Dhaka:A five-day 'BSCIC Autumn Fair-2026' featuring Bangladesh's traditional crafts, indigenous products, and various cottage and small industries began today at the Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC) Bhaban in Tejgaon.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Dhaka-3 lawmaker Gayeshwar Chandra Roy inaugurated the fair. The event, set to run until October 11, aims to promote quality products made by local CMSME entrepreneurs and help widen their market reach.
At the inaugural ceremony, Roy highlighted the inherent talent and skills of Bangladeshi artisans, which are being utilized by entrepreneurs to create attractive products. He emphasized the importance of not only producing goods but also promoting them effectively to expand market opportunities for cottage industry products.
Roy noted the sustained popularity of traditional and rural products, such as Jamalpur's Nakshi Kantha, Shital Pati, earthenware, and terracotta. He mentioned the growing trend of people returning to nature and traditional lifestyles, which these products cater to. He also pointed out the significant role of women from disadvantaged backgrounds who are achieving self-reliance by producing these items.
Industries Secretary Abdun Naser Khan, speaking as a special guest, said the CMSME sector is progressing with support from BSCIC, which provides training and promotes product marketing. He noted the importance of fairs in these efforts.
BSCIC Chairman Benjir Ahmed, who chaired the event, stated that the corporation plans to hold fairs monthly to promote entrepreneurs' products. BSCIC is committed to implementing the government's creative economy plan and the 'One Village, One Product' initiative.
The fair features 60 stalls from entrepreneurs across the country, including 20 textile product stalls, eight jute product stalls, six jewelry stalls, five food-related product stalls, and more. Geographical Indication products like Jamdani, Shataranji, and Rajshahi silk are also showcased.
Participants include entrepreneurs trained at BSCIC's Design Centre and various regions of the country. Information and Design Centre stalls have been set up to educate visitors about BSCIC's initiatives. A book titled 'Karupannya,' highlighting products made under BSCIC's initiative, was unveiled following the inauguration.