Bangladesh’s reconditioned-car dealers will hold a three-day automobile expo in Dhaka from 5 November, aiming to draw buyers back to a market that has faced pressure from higher costs and changing import rules.
The Barvida Car Expo 2026, organised by the Bangladesh Reconditioned Vehicles Importers and Dealers Association (Barvida), will run through 7 November at the International Convention City Bashundhara.
Barvida Secretary General Riaz Rahman said the expo will bring popular Japanese reconditioned vehicles from different dealers under one roof, allowing buyers to compare models, technology, features and prices before making a purchase. His name and designation are also confirmed by current association and industry records.
Models expected to be displayed include the Toyota Prius, Corolla Cross, Harrier, Noah, Voxy and Alphard.
A separate exhibition will mark 50 years of Japanese cars in Bangladesh, tracing their arrival in the country, changes in Japan’s automobile industry and their role in Bangladesh’s transport sector.
Barvida said Japanese vehicles have contributed beyond transport, supporting employment, investment, business activity and government revenue.
The association said the reconditioned-car business is also tied to entrepreneurship, technology adoption and international trade, rather than vehicle imports and sales alone.
The expo comes as the sector continues to press for policy changes on reconditioned vehicle imports. Barvida has recently called for a review of the five-year import age limit, arguing that vehicle condition and safety should receive greater weight than age alone.
The exhibition will remain open daily from 11am to 8pm, with free entry subject to registration, according to event organisers.
