Ceramics expo from Nov 24
The Bangladesh Ceramic Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BCMEA) is organising a three-day expo from November 24 to 26 in a bid to increase the country's export earnings by creating new markets for locally made ceramic products.
Some 200 brands from 15 countries, including hosts Bangladesh, are expected to participate in the fair, which will be held at the International Convention City Bashundhara in Dhaka, according to organisers.
"The expo will remain open from 10:00am to 7:00pm each day," Shirajul Islam Mollah, president of the BCMEA, said during a press conference at the Dhaka Reporters Unity yesterday.
Ceramics is one of the fastest rising industries in Bangladesh, having registered about 200 per cent growth and a 20 per cent increase in investment over the past ten years, he added.
As such, the domestic ceramics sector now has more than 70 manufacturers with total investments of about $1.7 billion.
Besides, locally made ceramics are being exported to more than 50 countries, including the US, UK, Germany, Italy, Turkey, Thailand and India, earning the country more than $500 million annually after meeting 85 per cent of the domestic demand.
The BCMEA chief when on to say that about 5 lakh people are either directly or indirectly involved with the industry.
Irfan Uddin, general secretary of the BCMEA, said the value of ceramic products made in Bangladesh is increasing abroad due to their quality and attractive design.
"So, new markets are being created at the same time," he added.
He then said the domestic ceramics industry is booming with its growth potential in both domestic and international markets indicating that it may become one of the biggest export earners for the country.
At the fair, local manufacturers and exporters will get global exposure for their new products made using modern technologies and the latest designs, adding great value to their brands.
In addition, there will be a provision for making spot orders from the event, Uddin said.
The expo will be inaugurated by Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi.
Comments