The 10th Bangladesh Agro-Processors’ Association (BAPA) Foodpro International Expo-2025 is set to commence at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in Dhaka on Tuesday.
Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin is expected to inaugurate the three-day international fair. The opening ceremony will also be graced by special guests, including the Italian Ambassador to Bangladesh, Antonio Alessandro, the Charge d’Affaires of the Netherlands Embassy, Andre Carstens, and the Economic and Commercial Counsellor of the Chinese Embassy in Bangladesh, Song Yang.
The expo, jointly organised by BAPA and Rainbow Exhibition and Event Management Services (REEMS), will take place from 25-27 February.
More than 200 leading food and beverage companies from 22 countries will participate, according to information shared at a press conference at the Economic Reporters’ Forum (ERF) in Dhaka.
Additionally, three other exhibitions titled “12th Agro Bangladesh Expo 2025”, “Food Ingredient Expo 2025”, and “Bectech Expo 2025” (which will showcase bakery industry technology and ingredients), will be held alongside the event.
The fairs will remain open daily from 10am to 7pm, and a panel discussion will also be part of the event.
Speaking at the press conference, Ahsan Khan Chowdhury, chairman of the Fair Committee and chairman & CEO of PRAN-RFL Group, highlighted the success of Bangladesh’s agro-processing sector.
“Our country’s agriculture, food, dairy, beverage, and processed sectors are performing exceptionally well. This sector is not only ensuring food security within Bangladesh but is also contributing significantly to the national economy by earning foreign exchange through exports,” he stated.
He further emphasised that the agriculture, food, dairy, and beverage processing sectors play a crucial role in showcasing Bangladesh’s capabilities on a global scale.
BAPA President Md Abul Hashem reiterated the association’s commitment to the sector’s development, stating, “Since its inception, BAPA has been working tirelessly to advance the food processing sector. Our main goal is to ensure continuous growth and align the industry with international standards.”
He also stressed the importance of adopting emerging technologies.
“In this era of globalisation, no sector can progress without integrating modern technology. BAPA is committed to ensuring that Bangladesh does not lag behind in this field.”
BAPA aims to accelerate economic development by fostering growth and coordination within the food processing sector and all associated institutions, he added.
Bd-pratidin English/Tanvir Raihan
