The Brazil-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BBCCI) will host the inaugural 'Made in Bangladesh Exhibition-2025' from June 15 to 18 in Brazil's São Paulo.
The exhibition aims to promote exportable products, diversify markets, strengthen bilateral trade, and foster networking in Latin America, particularly in Brazil, BBCCI said in a press conference on Wednesday.
BBCCI Vice President Md Saiful Alam delivered the welcome speech at the press conference, and Secretary General Md Joynal Abdin presented the keynote speech.
Brazilian Ambassador to Bangladesh, Paulo Fernando Dias Feres, highlighted the enormous potential for deepening trade relations between Brazil and Bangladesh.
He said that the ‘Made in Bangladesh Exhibition-2025’ is a significant step to strengthen ties between the two countries, serving as an important platform for businesses to showcase their capabilities and build valuable partnerships.
He expressed confidence that this event would improve mutual understanding and pave the way for greater economic cooperation in the future.
The Ambassador also mentioned that Brazil is the world's largest producer of beef and poultry, with many Muslim-majority countries importing Brazilian beef.
However, Bangladesh does not yet have permission to import beef from Brazil, and the Brazilian government is working on securing this permission.
Md Saiful Alam said that the expo aligns with BBCCI's vision of increasing economic cooperation and opening new doors for Bangladeshi entrepreneurs.
He described it as a golden opportunity for exporters to tap into new markets and promote their businesses globally.
He encouraged participants from various industries—whether in garments, jute, or pharmaceuticals—to seize this opportunity for international growth.
He added that the expo is an excellent chance for Bangladeshi importers to establish connections with Brazilian businesses and explore high-quality products such as soybeans, sugar, and industrial machinery.
He expressed hope that 100 to 150 Bangladeshi traders would participate in the event and mentioned that advance registration with attractive discounts would be available until January 31.
He described the expo as a bridge between culture and trade.
He said that bilateral trade between Bangladesh and Brazil in 2022 was valued at $2.53 billion, indicating substantial potential for growth.
He further explained that the goals of the exhibition are to diversify markets for Bangladeshi exporters, increase trade volume, foster investment partnerships, and promote innovation and collaboration across industries. The expo will include targeted business-to-business (B2B) matchmaking, policy discussions, and cultural exhibitions, all aimed at strengthening partnerships and mutual understanding.
Haji Haris Bin Haji Othman, High Commissioner of Brunei Darussalam to Bangladesh, former President of the British Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry Md Bashir Ahmed, Deputy Head of Mission of the Brazilian Embassy in Dhaka Leonardo de Oliveira Jannuzzi, Silvio Luiz Rodrigues Testaseca, and other prominent business leaders, were present.