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DITF-2020
Month-long DITF-2020 begins tomorrow
DHAKA, Dec 31, 2019 (BSS) – The 25th Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF-
2020) begins tomorrow at Sher-E-Bangla Nagar, adjacent to Bangabandhu
International Conference Centre (BICC), in the city.
“Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is expected to inaugurate the DITF- 2020
tomorrow. The 25th DITF-2020 will have all kinds of facilities for the
visitors,” Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi told a press conference at the fair
secretariat at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar here today.
Commerce Ministry and Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) are jointly organising
the country’s biggest trade exposition.
President Md Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today issued
separate messages wishing a grand success of the fair.
In his message, President Abdul Hamid extended his sincere greetings and
congratulations to all the participants, including local and international
companies, exporters and importers, and organizers.
He hoped that this year’s Dhaka International Trade Fair will be more
vibrant and festive with huge participation from people.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in her message, said Dhaka International
Trade Fair is a great platform for fostering ties among exporters, importers
and entrepreneurs and exchange of experiences.
She believed that the Dhaka International Trade Fair will play an
important role in attracting domestic and foreign investment in the
development perspective of the country.
At the press conference, Tipu Munshi said the authorities concerned have
already completed all preparations to hold the fair on around 32 acres of
land in a peaceful atmosphere.
“The main gate of the fair has been decorated in resemblance of the
National Monument. A model of the Padma Bridge will be placed at the main
gate. Facilities have been increased for both the domestic and foreign
participants and visitors,” he said.
He informed that the number of stalls has been reduced this year compared
to last year. This year a total of 483 stalls and pavilions, including 112
pavilions, 128 mini pavilions and 243 stalls are being set up on the fair
venue, he added.
He said adequate measures have been taken by the police to ensure safety
and security of the local and foreign visitors.
He informed that traders from over 21 countries, including India, Bhutan,
Pakistan, China, the United States, the United Kingdom, Nepal, Japan,
Australia, Germany, Hong Kong and Arab Emirates will participate in the fair.
BSS/KUC/ARS/1906 hrs