What's inside the BSCIC Monsoon Fair?

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FE Team | Published: July 07, 2026 21:08:37

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AFROZA TARANA
The hum of conversation fills the air at the BSCIC Bhaban in Tejgaon. One can smell honey or leather as one enters the premises. This is the home of the 2026 BSCIC Monsoon Fair. The event runs for five days from 5 July to 9 July and is open from 10:00 am until 8:00 pm. The Minister of Industries, Khandaker Abdul Muktadir, inaugurated the event on 5 July at 2:00 pm.
Amina Khatun walks through the aisles with her two children. She is a homemaker, and she creates traditional jewellery in her spare time.
She stops at a stall to show her children the fine details of the craft. She shares her thoughts, "I love the fair and the arrangements. I think my children will learn something new here. I bring them to inspire them so that they are connected with arts and roots."
The fair brings together 55 entrepreneurs under one roof. These artists bring their best work to the capital. Like Amina Khatun, Ahmed Farabi is also a visitor. He owns an online business and came to the fair to learn more about the market and draw inspiration from the displays. He says, "I myself want to invest and make a brand. I want to see the diversity of the market."
The aisles offer a journey across the country. Every corner reveals a new part of the culture. Visitors find handicrafts and leather goods. There are collections of Jamdani and Shatoronji.
The stalls offer Manipuri sarees and textile products. Items include Nakshi Kantha and jute products. Artisans display bamboo and cane goods. There are also food items and honey available for purchase.
The fair acts as a showcase for the vast range of skills from across the nation.
The floor space contains a rich mix of goods that reflect local heritage. The collection includes products made from jute, bamboo, and cane. Leather goods and Nakshi Kantha designs add texture to the event. Honey and food products bring regional flavours to the city.
This diversity helps buyers find unique pieces that are not available in regular shops. The presence of these items proves the strength of small and cottage industries.
The crowd shows a genuine interest in these traditional crafts. Families attend to teach their children about Bengali culture.
The atmosphere remains warm and inviting as people move between stalls. The fair provides a platform for both makers and buyers to meet. Entrepreneurs benefit from this face-to-face interaction. They receive direct feedback on their designs. This experience helps them refine their products for wider markets.
The Monsoon fair holds great promise for the local market's future. It serves as a testing ground for new brands.
Investors and business owners notice the demand for traditional goods, bridging the gap between village artisans and urban consumers.
If this scale of promotion continues, these small businesses can grow into major brands. The focus on quality and tradition ensures a loyal customer base.
The initiative supports local entrepreneurs' goals to expand their reach. It creates a healthy cycle of production and consumption. The success of this gathering points toward a bright path for the cottage industry sector. Such events strengthen the economy's roots by keeping traditional arts at the centre of development.
The fair is more than a market. It is a bridge between the past and the future. Visitors leave with bags of goods and memories of the heritage. The event stays open for a few more days. People continue to arrive at the building in Tejgaon.
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