Rangpur: Maintaining international standards while producing quality products is crucial to meet the challenges of globalization, develop local industries, expand businesses, and increase exports. Local industrialists and trade body leaders expressed the view at the launching ceremony of the month-long ‘Rangpur Industry and Trade Fair-2025’ held at the Rangpur Cricket Garden ground on Wednesday afternoon.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the Rangpur Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RMCCI) is organizing the fair where 120 stalls have been set up by local entrepreneurs, industries, bodies, and organizations. RMCCI president Golam Zakaria Pintu inaugurated the fair by releasing balloons and cutting ribbons as the chief guest in the ceremony. RMCCI vice-presidents Md. Nurul Islam Patu and Md. Rubayet Hossain Khan, along with directors Md. Aslam, Sabbir Ahmed, Md. Akhteruzzaman Maula, Md. Abdur Razzak, Md. Ayub Ali, Syed Shah Newaz Ali, and other directors and leaders attended the event.
The speakers emphasized the development of local small, medium, and cottage industries and the creation of employment opportunities for unemployed youth for the development of local and national economies by encouraging local entrepreneurs. They suggested increasing the production of quality products to expand business at the district, regional, and national levels, as well as increasing exports abroad.
They stated that the fair will play an important role in encouraging local small and medium-sized industries and entrepreneurs, creating employment, developing the local economy, and providing recreational opportunities for citizens. RMCCI President Golam Zakaria Pintu said that the fair has been organized to promote locally produced products and increase trade and commerce. He mentioned that various rides have been brought to the fair for children, along with shops selling different products and food stalls, and expressed hope that people of all ages can come and enjoy the fair.
He also noted that the upcoming Eid holidays provide an opportunity for families and friends to spend time at the fair. Security measures, including the installation of CCTV cameras, have been taken to ensure the safety of those attending the event.