Dhaka:The Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) will organize the second Global Sourcing Expo from November 15 to 17 at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Center in Purbachal, aiming to diversify the country's export basket, attract international buyers, and strengthen Bangladesh's position in global value chains.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, EPB Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Mohammad Hasan Arif announced the event at a press briefing at Sheraton Dhaka. The expo, organized in cooperation with the Ministry of Commerce, will bring together manufacturers, exporters, international buyers, and trade representatives to showcase Bangladesh's manufacturing capabilities across a wider range of products and services.
The expo will feature over 200 stalls representing 12 export-oriented sectors, an increase from eight sectors at the inaugural edition last year. This expansion reflects the government's emphasis on expanding exports beyond the readymade garment industry. Hasan Arif expressed optimism about the country's export prospects despite global economic uncertainties and challenges.
The sectors to be showcased include apparel and textiles, leather and leather products, handicrafts and jute products, and more. The event is expected to help manufacturers identify new business opportunities and strengthen their competitiveness in international markets. Additionally, the expo will be followed by the Bangladesh Apparel and Textile Exposition, creating further opportunities for foreign buyer participation.
To encourage international attendance, the EPB has arranged incentives for registered foreign delegates, including hotel rate concessions and airfare discounts. The bureau is also developing digital B2B matchmaking facilities to facilitate business meetings prior to the event. Seminars on trade policy issues will accompany the expo, focusing on Bangladesh's export competitiveness and readiness for changing global trade conditions.