Global trade fairs on food, agri and healthcare begin in Dhaka

A series of international exhibitions on food, agriculture, poultry, livestock, medical technology and health tourism began yesterday at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in Kuril, Dhaka.

The three-day expos, organised by CEMS-Global USA in association with CEMS Bangladesh, will continue until May 9 and remain open daily from 10am to 7pm.

Meherun N Islam, president and group managing director of CEMS-Global USA and Asia Pacific, inaugurated the exhibitions as the chief guest, according to a press release.

The exhibitions include the 9th Food Bangladesh International Expo 2026, the 6th Food Pack Expo 2026, the 9th Agro Bangladesh International Expo 2026, and the 9th Poultry & Livestock Bangladesh International Expo 2026.

The events also feature the 17th Meditex Bangladesh 2026 International Expo, the 10th Bangladesh Clinical Lab Expo 2026, the 12th Pharma Bangladesh 2026 International Expo, and the 9th International Health Tourism & Services Expo Bangladesh 2026.

More than 100 companies from over 15 countries, including Bangladesh, India, China, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, South Korea, Vietnam, Brazil, Thailand, Switzerland, Japan, Malaysia and the UAE, are participating through more than 160 booths.

A key attraction at the Food Bangladesh International Expo 2026 is the third edition of Coffee Fest, showcasing coffee products, beans, machinery and related technologies.

Akij Agro & Livestock Ltd, Nabil Group of Industries, MH Dhanmondi Ltd, Trade Global Ltd, Thakral Information Systems Pvt Ltd (DJI), and the Embassy of Brazil in Bangladesh are participating at the agro and food expos.

The Food Expo features brands such as Nestlé Bangladesh PLC, Le Bourne, Shilaidaha Dairy-Ultra, Modhumoti Agro & Dairy Firm, Runcha, Puro Foods Ltd, Paragon International, Hamdard Laboratories (Waqf) Bangladesh and Kiva Han.

The Meditex and Health Tourism Expo showcases medical equipment, surgical instruments, pharmaceuticals, diagnostic devices, hospital supplies and health tourism services.

CEMS-Global has also arranged six specialised seminars on the agro, poultry, livestock and healthcare sectors to encourage knowledge exchange, international collaboration and sustainable development.

The events aim to connect manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and buyers while promoting technological innovation, knowledge-sharing and international trade.

Among others, Md Firoz Uddin, additional secretary of the industries ministry; Salma Laizoo, director at the Department of Agricultural Extension; Md Mohsin, joint secretary of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare; Nargis Murshida, joint secretary of the commerce ministry; Gazi AKM Fazlul Haque, director general of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority; and Mirza Shajib Raihan, executive committee member of the American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh, were also present.