Month-long DITF begins today

The 25th Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF- 2020) begins today (Wednesday) at Sher-E-Bangla Nagar, adjacent to Bangabandhu International Conference Centre (BICC), in the city.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is expected to inaugurate the DITF- 2020.

Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi will preside over the inagural function.

Commerce Ministry and Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) are jointly organising the country’s biggest trade exposition.   

Authorities concerned have already completed all preparations to hold the fair on around 32 acres of land in a peaceful atmosphere.

This year a total of 483 stalls and pavilions, including 112 pavilions, 128 mini pavilions and 243 stalls are being set up on the fair venue.

Traders from over 21 countries, including India, Bhutan, Pakistan, China, the United States, the United Kingdom, Nepal, Japan, Australia, Germany, Hong Kong and Arab Emirates are participating in the fair.

The authorities of DITF have increased the prices of entry ticket of the DITF by Tk 10 for the adult than the previous fair.  In the last fair 2019, the price of one ticket for adult was Tk 30, which now will be sold for Tk 40. However, ticket cost for minors has not increased. It will be available for Tk 20.

According to DITF sources, over 100 CCTV cameras have been set up at the venue for a 24-hour surveillance. Police, Rapid Action Battalion and Border Guards Bangladesh will provide security at the event.

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