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Government Announces Booth Rent Waiver for Small Exporters at International Fairs

Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir announced the government will waive booth rent for small entrepreneurs participating in international trade fairs to boost Bangladesh's exports.

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Commerce, Industries and Jute and Textiles Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir announced today that the government will waive booth rent for small entrepreneurs participating in international trade fairs. The initiative aims to help small businesses showcase their products in global markets and expand Bangladesh's exports.

Speaking at a debriefing session on the 10th China-South Asia Expo and the 30th China-Kunming Import-Export Fair 2026 at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Center in Purbachal, the minister highlighted the financial constraints faced by small entrepreneurs in participating in overseas exhibitions.

FAQ

Q: Why is the government waiving booth rent for small exporters?

A: The government aims to enable more small businesses to participate in international trade fairs and showcase their products in global markets, thereby expanding Bangladesh's exports.

Q: What other measures are being taken to support small entrepreneurs?

A: The validity of trade licences will be extended to five years, and an online system is being developed to allow businesspeople to obtain trade licences from home.

Q: Who attended the debriefing session?

A: The session was chaired by Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) Vice Chairman and CEO Mohammad Hasan Arif. Commerce Secretary Md. Ataur Rahman Khan attended as the special guest. Other speakers included Bangladesh Multi-Purpose Jute Products Manufacturers and Exporters Association President Md. Rashedul Karim Munna and Footwear & Leathergoods Manufacturers and Exporters Association Vice-President Md. Nasir Khan.

Q: What was unveiled at the event?

A: The minister and other guests unveiled the cover of a quarterly newsletter published by the EPB.

Source: BSS

FAQ

Why is the government waiving booth rent for small exporters?
The government aims to enable more small businesses to participate in international trade fairs and showcase their products in global markets, thereby expanding Bangladesh's exports.
What other measures are being taken to support small entrepreneurs?
The validity of trade licences will be extended to five years, and an online system is being developed to allow businesspeople to obtain trade licences from home.
Who attended the debriefing session?
The session was chaired by Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) Vice Chairman and CEO Mohammad Hasan Arif. Commerce Secretary Md. Ataur Rahman Khan attended as the special guest. Other speakers included Bangladesh Multi-Purpose Jute Products Manufacturers and Exporters Association President Md. Rashedul Karim Munna and Footwear & Leathergoods Manufacturers and Exporters Association Vice-President Md. Nasir Khan.
What was unveiled at the event?
The minister and other guests unveiled the cover of a quarterly newsletter published by the EPB.

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