Commerce Minister Altaf Hossain Choudhury yesterday said Bangladesh will organise a four-day single country trade fair in Bangkok from October 17 to 20 in association with Bangladesh-Thai Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
He was speaking at the formal inauguration of a three-day Thai export promotion fair styled 'Thailand Exhibition 2006' at Bashundhara City shopping mall in Dhaka. However, the exposition began on Saturday.
Department of Export Promotion (DEP) of Thailand organised the show in a bid to boost Thai exports to Bangladesh.
President of Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) MA Momen and Thai Ambassador in Dhaka Suphat Chitranukroh, among others, were also present at the inauguration.
Bangladesh's exports to Thailand declined by US$ 1 million in fiscal year 2004-05 compared to that of the previous fiscal while its imports from Thailand rose by US$ 100 million during the same period, said DCCI president. "It is the time to reduce the huge trade gap," he added.
A total of 56 Thai companies along with their 13 local agents are showcasing products at the exposition that comes to a close today.
Auto parts, chemical products, toys, construction materials, furniture, fashion items, leather products, food and beverages, health and beauty products and kitchenware are on display at the fair, which will remain open for general visitors from 3pm to 8pm without any entry fee.
