DITF to boost exports, economic activities

Highlighting the importance of economic stability and growth, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has expressed optimism that the 30th Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) 2026 will help expand economic activity, create jobs and strengthen Bangladesh's exports.

"From the very outset, the interim government has remained firmly committed to safeguarding economic stability and fostering the desired growth. Against this backdrop, the Dhaka International Trade Fair stands as an important instrument for advancing these goals," he said in a message.

Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin formally inaugurated the month-long event at the China-Bangladesh Friendship Exhibition Center (CBFEC) in Purbachal, Rupganj yesterday.

Yunus said he believes that by promoting local products, encouraging diversification and attracting foreign investment, the fair will play an important role in driving overall national development.

He hoped that all participating countries and institutions would work together in a spirit of mutual cooperation and partnership.

Originally scheduled to open on January 1, the inauguration of the trade fair was deferred to January 3 following the government's declaration of three days of national mourning over the death of former prime minister and BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia.