20th National Furniture Fair 2025 Opens in Dhaka

Strategic Insights -

The 20th National Furniture Fair 2025 has begun, a five-day event that will take place at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in Kuril, Dhaka. The fair has been organized under the slogan "My Country, My Dream-Decorating Homes with Local Furniture" and features 48 leading furniture companies showcasing their latest designs and innovative products across 278 stalls.

This year's fair has attracted prominent participating brands such as Akhtar, Hatil, Brothers, Nadia, Ayoto, Omega, JMG, Navana, Athenas, Partex, Regal, and Legacy. The event has been graced by the presence of esteemed guests, including Sheikh Bashir Uddin, Adviser to the Ministry of Commerce, and Mohammad Hasan Arif, Vice Chairman and Chief Executive of the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB), Bangladesh. During the opening ceremony, the Adviser to the Ministry of Commerce expressed optimism about the sector's potential and urged entrepreneurs to increase their investments.

The organizers have stated that the fair will provide entrepreneurs with an opportunity to build networks and access global markets. Bangladesh's domestic furniture industry has achieved a significant milestone, meeting 100 percent of the local demand and exporting a substantial volume of furniture abroad. The event is expected to be a significant platform for promoting trade exhibitions and expanding export markets in the future.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 20th National Furniture Fair 2025 has begun in Dhaka, featuring 48 leading furniture companies across 278 stalls.
  • Prominent participating brands include Akhtar, Hatil, Brothers, Nadia, Ayoto, Omega, JMG, Navana, Athenas, Partex, Regal, and Legacy.
  • Sheikh Bashir Uddin, Adviser to the Ministry of Commerce, expressed optimism about the sector's potential and urged entrepreneurs to increase their investments.
  • Bangladesh's domestic furniture industry has achieved a significant milestone, meeting 100 percent of the local demand and exporting a substantial volume of furniture abroad.
  • The fair will provide entrepreneurs with an opportunity to build networks and access global markets.
  • Organizers plan to use the fair as a platform to promote trade exhibitions and expand export markets in the future.
  • Special guests at the opening ceremony included Mohammad Hasan Arif, Vice Chairman and Chief Executive of the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB), Bangladesh.

Statistics:

  • The fair has featured 48 leading furniture companies across 278 stalls.
  • The participating brands have showcased their latest designs and innovative products.
  • The domestic furniture industry has achieved 100 percent local demand satisfaction.
  • The industry exports a significant volume of furniture abroad.

Sources:

  • "20th National Furniture Fair 2025 Begins in Dhaka" (no specific date mentioned)
  • Bangladesh Furniture Industries Owners Association (BFIOA)
  • Export Promotion Bureau (EPB), Bangladesh