South Asia Trade Fair-2025 to Promote Regional Trade and Business

Strategic Insights -

The four-day South Asia Trade Fair-2025, set to take place from September 18-21 in the capital, aims to foster economic cooperation and cultural exchange among regional countries. The event, organized by Saarc Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) in collaboration with the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI), the Ministry of Commerce, and the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB), will showcase a diverse range of products and services.

Key Takeaways:

  • The South Asia Trade Fair-2025 will feature products and services from various sectors, including ready-made garments, textiles, pharmaceuticals, jewelries, cosmetics, leather products, home appliances, and kitchenware.
  • Hundreds of companies from Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan will participate in the fair, highlighting the potential for regional trade and business.
  • The fair aims to promote people-to-people connectivity, regional trade, and business by facilitating the exchange of business knowledge and cultural exchange among participating countries.
  • Zulfiqar Ali Butt, secretary general of SCCI, emphasized the importance of creating connectivity among people to promote regional trade and business.
  • FBCCI secretary general Md. Alamgir pointed out the purpose of forming the Saarc Chamber and its activities in promoting regional trade and business, while highlighting the significance of the South Asia Trade Fair-2025 in promoting traditions and cultural characteristics.
  • Business opportunities and knowledge will be exchanged among businessmen through the fair, facilitating economic cooperation and cultural exchange.

Statistics:

  • The South Asia Trade Fair-2025 will be held for four days, from September 18-21.
  • Hundreds of companies from Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan will participate in the fair.
  • The event will showcase a diverse range of products and services from various sectors.

Sources:

  • "Saarc things to begin on Sept 18." The Daily Sun, September 3, 2023.
  • "South Asia Trade Fair-2025 begins on Sept 18." Bangladesh Post, September 4, 2023.