Automotive trade show begins on April 23

The 19th Dhaka Auto Series of Exhibitions 2026, the country’s largest running automotive trade event, will be held from April 23 to 25 at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in Purbachal, Dhaka.

The event will bring together multiple segments of the automotive industry under one roof, featuring the 19th Dhaka Motor Show 2026, 10th Dhaka Bike Show 2026, 3rd Electric Vehicle (EV) Expo 2026, 9th Dhaka Auto Parts Show 2026, and 8th Dhaka Commercial Automotive Show 2026.

Shaikh Rabiul Alam, minister for road transport and bridges, railways, and shipping, is expected to inaugurate the three-day fair as the chief guest, according to a press release.

Meherun N Islam, president and group managing director of CEMS-Global USA and Asia Pacific, disclosed the details at a press conference held at Pan Pacific Sonargaon in the capital recently.

“The Dhaka Auto Series is not just an exhibition; it is the automotive marketplace of Bangladesh,” she said.

“With growing demand and ongoing infrastructure development, this year’s edition is expected to be bigger, bolder, and more impactful.”

More than 70 companies from over 10 countries, including Japan, India, China, Malaysia, Germany, and the United Kingdom, will showcase their products and innovations through around 200 booths.

Leading automotive brands such as Mitsubishi, Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai, MG, Proton, Changan, GAC Motor, and Dongfeng are set to display new models at the event.

In the two-wheeler segment, brands such as Zeeho Bangladesh, CFMOTO Bangladesh, Longjia, and Vmoto will participate, while commercial vehicle makers such as Foton and Forland will also be featured.

A wide range of auto parts, accessories, and electric vehicles will be showcased at the shows.

According to the organisers, the 2026 edition will feature new vehicle launches, a stronger focus on electric vehicles and sustainable mobility, and opportunities for business-to-business networking, dealership expansion, and direct engagement with consumers.

The expo will remain open from 10am to 7pm daily.

SS Sarwar, group CEO of CEMS-Global; Tanveer Qamrul Islam, executive director; and Abhishek Das, group director, were also present at the press conference.