A three-day US trade show in Dhaka ended on Saturday with calls for stronger Bangladesh-US business cooperation, as companies showcased American products and technologies and business leaders discussed opportunities across trade, investment, energy and other sectors.
The 30th US Trade Show 2026, jointly organised by the American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham) and the US Embassy in Dhaka, ran from 5 to 7 November at the InterContinental Dhaka.
It brought together policymakers, business leaders, industry representatives and visitors to explore commercial opportunities and potential partnerships.
The accompanying seminars addressed women’s leadership, energy security, healthcare and medical technology, investment opportunities in the United States, reciprocal trade, and the information and communications technology and digital economy sectors.
The discussions highlighted the need for a favourable investment climate, greater private-sector participation, technological innovation and closer cooperation between the two countries to support long-term economic growth.
Md Fazlul Hoque, FBCCI administrator, Plummy Fashions managing director and former Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association president, said Bangladesh and the United States had significant potential to expand trade and investment cooperation.
He said the trade show offered businesses from both countries opportunities to build partnerships and explore new markets, helping create conditions for sustainable economic growth.
AmCham Bangladesh President Syed Mohammad Kamal said the event had connected American businesses with the Bangladeshi market for three decades and continued to demonstrate opportunities for cooperation across sectors.
He said AmCham would work with the government, the US Embassy and the business community to promote investment, facilitate partnerships and support Bangladesh’s long-term economic development.
The closing ceremony was attended by Trishita Maula, acting deputy chief of mission at the US Embassy in Dhaka, alongside business leaders, representatives of participating companies and former AmCham presidents Aftab Ul Islam, Syed Ershad Ahmed and Md Nurul Islam.
Organisers also announced the winners of the Best Stall Awards, selected through votes by participating exhibitors. Bangla Trac (Banglacat) took first place, while Chevron Bangladesh and MJL Bangladesh jointly secured second place. Lal Teer Seed won third place.
PulseTech received the Best Stall Award in the Startup Zone, while Shwapno won in the Carnival Zone.
Excelerate Energy Bangladesh received special recognition for its creative stall concept.
AmCham Treasurer Reza Ur Rahman Mahmud, also managing director of Philip Morris Bangladesh, delivered the vote of thanks, acknowledging the contributions of the US Embassy, participating companies, sponsors, partners, guests and visitors.
The trade show provided American companies with a platform to present their products, services and technologies to Bangladeshi businesses and consumers, while offering visitors an opportunity to explore innovations and potential commercial partnerships.
