The country's mega exposition of local and international products, 'Dhaka International Trade Fair-2005', begins today at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar fair ground.
Prime Minister Khaleda Zia is scheduled to inaugurate the 11th version of the fair styled 'DITF-2005' as chief guest. Finance Minster M Saifur Rahman, Commerce Minister Altaf Hossain Choudhury, Commerce Ministry Adviser Barkat Ullah Bulu and Commerce Secretary Faruk Ahmed Siddiki will also be present at the inaugural function of the month-long exposition.
A total of 421 companies from home and abroad will display their products such as machinery, agriculture equipment, chemicals, allied products, cosmetics, dairy products, electrical and electronic items, food stuff and groceries, tableware, melamine, plastic goods, gift and novelty items, handicrafts, furniture, home appliances, leather and leather goods, footwear, sports goods, building materials, textile and garments in the DITF-2005.
Commerce ministry and Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) are organising the annual event to help local enterprises expand their businesses in the global market.
At the fair venue a total of 419 stalls, 4 special pavilions, 7 premier pavilions, 37 pavilions, 12 premier mini-pavilions, 33 mini pavilions, 35 premier stalls, 6 restaurants and 4 drink kiosks have been set up.
A total of 22 exhibitors from 11 foreign countries including USA, China, Italy, Australia, Singapore, South Korea, Iran, Pakistan, Thailand, Myanmar and India are taking part in the fair.
The fair will remain open from 10am to 9pm with a Tk 10 entry ticket for adults and Tk 5 for children. The first DITF was organised in 1995.
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