Bangladesh has showcased its diversified export potential, including engineering, plastic, and light industrial products, at the 36th Malaysia International Machinery Fair in Kuala Lampur, reflecting the country鈥檚 growing focus on expanding exports beyond readymade garments.
The fair featured participation from over 450 companies across 10 countries including China, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, India, Japan, and Iran, occupying 753 booths, according to a message received on Sunday.
The fair, organised by the Malaysia Promas International Business Society and ES Event Management, was held at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) from July 10-12, it said.
Malaysia鈥檚 minister of plantation and commodities, YB Datuk Seri Johari bin Abdul Ghani, officially inaugurated the fair on July 11.
Bangladesh high commissioner to Malaysia Md Shameem Ahsan attended the concluding day鈥檚 business matching session as Guest of Honour at the organisers鈥� invitation.
Addressing representatives of business chambers and entrepreneurs, he highlighted Bangladesh鈥檚 trade and investment opportunities, particularly in engineering, plastic, light engineering, leather goods, jute, handicrafts, and electronics, in line with the Bangladesh government鈥檚 directive under Nobel Laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus to diversify exports.
In recognition of Bangladesh鈥檚 active participation, the organisers awarded a special honour, received by high commissioner Shameem Ahsan.
Later, the high commissioner visited Bangladesh鈥檚 two stalls and exchanged views with visitors, briefing them on Bangladesh鈥檚 diverse range of export products.
He expressed optimism that Bangladesh鈥檚 participation in such international fairs would help expand the market for Bangladeshi products amid increasing demand in Malaysia.
Since the opening day, the Bangladeshi stalls have attracted significant interest from foreign buyers and visitors, reflecting a positive perception of Bangladeshi products.
Currently, the bilateral trade between Bangladesh and Malaysia stands at around $3 billion, with Malaysia being the ninth-largest foreign investor in Bangladesh.
