‘Made in Bangladesh’ expo opens in Brazil to deepen global trade ties
Bangladesh showcases key export sectors in São Paulo as it targets deeper trade and investment ties across Latin America
DHAKA, Bangladesh (MNTV) — Bangladesh has launched its first-ever trade exhibition in Brazil as part of a broader push to strengthen economic ties between South Asia and Latin America.
The “Made in Bangladesh Expo” opened on Monday in São Paulo, Brazil’s financial hub, marking a strategic step by the Brazil-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BBCCI) to expand bilateral trade and investment opportunities.
Bangladesh’s ambassador to Brazil, Dr. Tauhidul Islam, inaugurated the event alongside leading business figures and officials from both countries.
The expo brought together representatives from BBCCI, including President Shahriar Ahmed, Vice President Md. Saiful Alam, and Director RHM Imran Chowdhury. Also in attendance were Commodore Afzalul Hoque, Bangladesh’s defence attaché to Brazil, and key partners from FACOMMERCIO and the Argentina-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce.
Speaking at the event, BBCCI Secretary General Md. Joynal Abdin underscored Bangladesh’s export strengths — including ready-made garments, pharmaceuticals, jute, leather goods, plastics, and ICT services — while noting that Brazil is a major supplier of sugar, soybean oil, cotton, and other agricultural commodities to the South Asian country.
Abdin called for a shift from conventional trade to deeper joint venture models, highlighting Bangladesh’s capacity to produce cost-effective goods for global markets.
BBCCI Vice President Md. Saiful Alam described the expo as a “strategic milestone” for unlocking untapped commercial potential between the two nations. He cited Bangladesh’s 170-million-strong consumer market, low production costs, and geographic location as key advantages for Brazilian investors.
Chowdhury, addressing Brazilian entrepreneurs and trade officials, invited local businesses to explore not just import opportunities but also collaborative manufacturing ventures in Bangladesh. He emphasized the country’s investor-friendly policies and rapid growth in sectors such as textiles, pharmaceuticals, electronics, and agro-processing.
With a young, increasingly tech-driven workforce and a government committed to economic modernization, Bangladesh is positioning itself as a regional hub for investment and trade — and sees Latin America as a promising new frontier.
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