United News of Bangladesh

The Embassy of Indonesia in Dhaka, in collaboration with the Indonesia-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IBCCI), facilitated the participation of Bangladeshi businesses in the D-8 Halal Expo 2026 in Jakarta as the two countries eye strengthening economic relations. A total of 22 companies and institutions from Bangladesh, with a delegation of approximately 40 business representatives, are taking part in the five-day expo beginning on Wednesday, said the Indonesian Embassy on Thursday. The D-8 Halal Expo 2026 is one of the flagship programmes organised under Indonesia's Chairmanship, aimed at strengthening economic cooperation, promoting the halal industry, and fostering greater trade and investment among D-8 member countries. Their participation reflects the strong interest of the Bangladeshi private sector in expanding business networks and exploring cooperation opportunities with Indonesian partners and other D-8 member countries, it said. IBCCI also facilitated the establishment of the Bangladesh Pavilion, showcasing products from Bangladeshi companies and SMEs supported by the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) of Bangladesh.