A three-day trade show will kick off tomorrow (Thursday) aiming to promote the US-based businesses' products in Bangladesh as well as enhance bilateral trade between the two countries.
The annual event titled '29th US Trade Show' will be held at a city hotel with participation of 44 exhibitors this year.
The co-organisers of the fair, the American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham) and the United States Embassy in Dhaka, made the announcement at a press conference held at a city hotel on Tuesday afternoon.
Commercial Counselor of the US Embassy, Dhaka, John Fay, and AmCham President Syed Ershad Ahmed were present at the press conference.
AmCham Executive Director Shahadat Hossen highlighted different aspects of the trade fair.
Since 1992 the show has been taking place in the country, he said, adding that this year the event is going to take place marking a special occasion as May is the month of world trade.
According to the organisers, hundreds of US products and services will be displayed by the 44 exhibitors from home and abroad.
In addition to the exhibition, five seminars will be held on different topics including women's empowerment in the AI era, doing business with the US, and higher study in the USA on the sidelines of the event.
According to the organisers, the show will remain open for visitors all three days from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm.
The entry fee for this year's show is Tk 30 per person whereas students in uniform or with identity cards will be allowed to visit the fair free of cost.
There will be prizes for a few lucky visitors, based on a raffle draw of entry ticket coupons after the trade show.
Private Industry and Investment Adviser to the Prime Minister Salman Fazlur Rahman is expected to inaugurate the show as the chief guest.
John Fay said some economic reforms in Bangladesh could help attract more foreign direct investment.
Responding to queries, Syed Ershad Ahmed said introduction of the country's logistics policy was a noteworthy progress.
However, proper implementation of the policy was going to be crucial, he said.
He also added that some old laws and bureaucracy remained common problems faced by companies at home and abroad.
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