Bangladesh has secured six awards at the 10th China–South Asia Expo and the 30th China Kunming Import–Export Fair 2026, marking a significant achievement at the international trade event held in Kunming.
The awards recognise Bangladesh’s performance across multiple categories, highlighting its growing presence in regional and global trade promotion activities, according to a press release.
The Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) received the “Outstanding Exhibition Organizer” award. EPB Director Mohammad Waresh Hossain and Deputy Director Md Rafiqul Islam received the honour in the presence of Bangladesh Consulate First Secretary (Commercial) in Kunming, Ridwanur Rahman.
In the “Best Exhibitor” category, three Bangladeshi organisations—Aarong, Sustainable Bangladesh and Clay Image—were recognised for their outstanding participation.
Bangladesh also won awards for “Best Pavilion” and “Best Booth Design”, reflecting the quality and creativity of its national exhibition showcase.
Deputy Director General of the Commerce Department of Yunnan Province, Sun Ming, attended the closing ceremony as chief guest and handed over the awards.
The expo, which began on 11 June at the Dianchi International Convention and Exhibition Centre, featured Bangladesh as the Theme Country.
The Bangladesh Pavilion was jointly inaugurated by Commerce, Industries, Textiles and Jute Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir and Yunnan Province Governor Wang Yubo.
A high-level Bangladeshi delegation attended the inauguration, including Deputy Speaker Barrister Kaiser Kamal, MPs Akhter Hossain, Md Khaled Hossain Mahbub and Sultana Jesmin, and Bangladesh Ambassador to China Md Nazmul Islam.
Also present were EPB Vice-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mohammad Hasan Arif, the Consul General of Bangladesh in Kunming, senior government officials and business leaders.
Speaking at a side event titled “Big Market for All: Export to China”, EPB CEO Mohammad Hasan Arif highlighted Bangladesh’s export potential, investment opportunities and expanding trade relations with China.
According to organisers, Bangladesh recorded its highest-ever participation this year, with 175 representatives from 101 institutions taking part.
The second day of the fair was observed as “Bangladesh Day”.
Organisers said the expo brought together around 2,300 exhibitors from 68 countries, serving as a major platform for trade, investment and economic cooperation across Asia and beyond.
