Day: January 19, 2026
30th Dhaka International Trade Fair Celebrates Trade, Innovation and Culture
The 30th edition of the Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) 2026 is underway at the China-Bangladesh Friendship Exhibition Center (CBFEC) in Purbachal on the outskirts of Dhaka. Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin inaugurated the month-long event on January 3. Originally scheduled to open on January 1, the inauguration was deferred to January 3 following the government’s declaration of three days of national mourning over the death of Khaleda Zia, former prime minister and chairperson of Bangladesh Nationalist Party. The fair has been jointly organized by the Ministry of Commerce and the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB). This year, a total of 324 pavilions, stalls, and restaurants have been allocated to local producer-exporter organisations, business establishments and foreign companies. Alongside Bangladeshi firms, 11 companies from six countries — India, Turkey, Singapore, Indonesia, Hong Kong and Malaysia— are participating in the fair. A wide range of products are being displayed at the fair, including local textiles, machinery, carpets, cosmetics and beauty aids, electrical and electronics goods, furniture, jute and jute products, household items, leather and artificial leather goods and footwear, sports goods, sanitaryware, toys, stationery, crockery, plastic items, melamine polymers, herbal and toiletry products, imitation jewellery, processed food, fast food, handicrafts, home décor and more. However, ticket prices are set at Tk 50 for adults and Tk 25 for children under 12. Freedom fighters, persons with disabilities, and those injured in the July movement are allowed free entry upon showing valid identification cards. The fair remains open daily from 9:55 am to 9:50 pm, and until 10:00 pm on weekly holidays. To ensure smooth transportation for visitors, more than 200 dedicated BRTC shuttle buses are operating daily from Kuril Bishwaroad, Farmgate (Khejur Bagan/Khamarbari), Narayanganj, and Narsingdi, starting from 8:00 am. The last shuttle bus from the fairground departs at 11:00 pm. Written By Rafikul Islam
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AkijBashir Group Signs Strategic MoU with Envisio Group
AkijBashir Group and Envisio Group have signed a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking the beginning of a strategic collaboration aimed at expanding the reach of AkijBashir’s premium product portfolio. The MoU was signed on January 18th, 2026 by Mohammod Khourshed Alam, Chief Operating Officer of AkijBashir Group, and K M Sumon, Managing Director of Envisio Group, in the presence of senior officials from both organizations. Under the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), Envisio Group will feature AkijBashir’s leading brands—Akij Ceramics, ROSA Sanitaryware & Bathware, Akij Board, Akij Door, and Akij Glass—offering customers a complete solution for tiles, sanitaryware, bathware, boards, doors, and glass products. Both companies will collaborate on marketing initiatives and leverage each other’s brand presence to reach new customers, strengthening both companies’ positions in the competitive building materials sector. Mr. Khourshed Alam expressed, “This collaboration aligns with our goal to deliver world-class building materials and enrich modern living experiences for our customers across Bangladesh, while reinforcing our commitment to innovation and excellence.” Alhaj Md. Mazharul Islam, Chairman of Envisio Group, added, “This collaboration with AkijBashir Group allows us to provide our customers with an even broader selection of top-tier products, enriching their living spaces with quality and sophistication.” Notable attendees from the AkijBashir Group included Mohammed Ashraful Haque, Head of Sales at Akij Ceramics, Bishwajit Paul, Head of Sales at ROSA Sanitaryware, and Abduhu Sufi, Head of Sales at AkijBashir Glass, along with other senior team members from both organizations, who were also present to witness the signing. The alliance marks a new chapter for both organizations, united in their pursuit to shape elegant, sustainable, and inspiring spaces—Beyond Tomorrow.
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