Three-day int'l jewellery machinery expo begins in city

A three-day international exhibition of jewellery machinery kicked off in Dhaka on Thursday to promote technology integration in the jewellery industry to make the country's gold industry an export-oriented one.

Bashundhara Group Chairman Ahmed Akbar Sobhan inaugurated the country's first International Jewelry Machinery Exhibition Bangladesh (IJMEB) 2024 at a programme in the capital.

He inaugurated this international exhibition by cutting the ribbon at the Pushpoguccho Hall of the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in the capital.

Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) President Mahbubul Alam was present at the function as the chief guest, among others. FBCCI's former President Abdul Matlub Ahmed, FBCCI Senior Vice President Md. Amin Helaly, and other dignitaries were also present at the inaugural ceremony.

Bangladesh Jeweller's Association (BAJUS) in association with Indian partner KNC Services is organising the three-day international jewellery machinery expo.

The expo remains open for all from 11am to 7pm every day at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB). The theme of the event is 'Technology for excellence in jewellery'.

Thirty companies from 10 countries, including India, Italy, Turkiye, the United Arab Emirates, Germany, China and Thailand, are participating in the first edition of the expo.

Among the participating companies, Tishya CNC Engineering Works, Neo Instruments, Solanki Mechanic Works, Ira Corporation, Quantum Equipment, ACZET Solutions, Anant Jewels & Technology, Micromac Industries, and Pacio Traders registered from India.

From Italy, two companies -- JTE and FASTI -- confirmed their participation. OTEC and GUVENIS from Turkiye are taking part in the expo while Thailand company BSIC and Chinese company DO IT Industries are also showcasing their products.

Five companies from Bangladesh -- Dreamz Instrument Technology, RAJAISWARI, Expert Instrument Technology, Trust Instrument Bangladesh and RAT's BD are participating in the expo.

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