‘Indonesia Fair 2019’ begins in city Thursday

A three-day fair titled ‘Indonesia Fair 2019’ will begin at International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) here on Thursday which is expected to highlight Indonesian products, services and tourism sector cooperation between the two countries.

Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi will attend the inaugural ceremony of the fair, to be organised by the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia, as the chief guest.

The opening ceremony will be followed by the handover of Indonesia’s buses procured by Bangladesh, said an official.

More than 30 companies from Indonesia will participate in the trade fair to showcase Indonesian products, ranging from traditional Indonesian batik, jewelry, fashion, and handicrafts, to services, food and beverages, automotive, aviation, banking, pharmaceutical, building material, military equipment, and tourism destinations.

On the sidelines of the fair, Indonesia-Bangladesh Business and Investment Forum will be held on April 26 with panelists from Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA), Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) and Indonesian Investment Board.

Railways Minister Nurul Islam Sujon will attend the business forum as the chief guest.

Two-day fashion shows, traditional dance performances, talk shows, and another product demo will be part of the fair.unb

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