The 30th edition of the Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) 2026 concluded on Saturday, securing export orders worth approximately Tk224.26 crore and recording local sales of Tk393 crore.
The month-long event’s closing ceremony was held on 31 January at the Bangabandhu Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Centre in Purbachal. Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin attended the programme as the chief guest and formally declared the fair closed.
Presided over by Ministry of Commerce Secretary Mahbubur Rahman, the ceremony also featured Mohammad Hasan Arif, Vice-Chairman and CEO of the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB), as the guest of honour.
According to data presented at the ceremony, local sales – including restaurant services – saw a 3.42 per cent increase compared to DITF 2025.
A total of 329 local and foreign organisations participated in this year’s fair, including 11 foreign institutions from six countries: India, Turkey, Singapore, Indonesia, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
Export orders were primarily received from countries including Afghanistan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia, India, Pakistan, Malaysia, and Turkey. Key sectors attracting these orders included diversified jute products, electronics, home appliances, cosmetics, hygiene products, processed food, handloom, and home textiles.
During the ceremony, Sheikh Bashir Uddin handed over awards to 40 organisations across various categories, recognising excellence in pavilion construction, architectural beauty, innovation, and customer service,.
A notable feature of this year’s fair was ‘Bangladesh Square’, constructed to honour the martyrs and the injured of the 1952 Language Movement, the Liberation War, and the July 2024 movement.
The fair also featured an ‘Export Enclave’ to showcase the capabilities of seven leading export sectors to foreign buyers.
To facilitate visitors, the authorities provided online ticketing, dedicated BRTC bus services, and Pathao services at concessionary rates. Other facilities included a Senior Citizen Corner, Mother and Child Care Centre, and a children’s park.
To ensure a smooth experience, the Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection conducted regular raids to prevent consumer harassment and monitor food quality. Security was maintained through CCTV surveillance, law enforcement presence, and fire brigade deployment.
On the sidelines, the EPB organised eight seminars in collaboration with the World Bank, GIZ, FCDO, and various trade associations like BPGMEA and BanglaCraft to enhance exporter capacity and market diversification. Cultural evenings featuring renowned artists were also held to provide additional entertainment for visitors.
