BAJUS Fair, the largest jewellery exposition in the country, is scheduled to begin on Thursday to promote investment in gold to secure a better future.
Bangladesh Jeweller's Association (BAJUS) is organising the three-day fair at the International Convention City Bashundhara in the capital, according to a press release on Wednesday.
To support the Vision 2041 of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, BAJUS President Sayem Sobhan Anvir has planned the mega carnival for the third time.
Under the theme of 'Investment in gold, savings for the future, some 41 jewellery companies will showcase the strength of the local jewellery industry.
Officials of BAJUS hoped that the three-day fair would play a role in boosting the domestic jewellery industry and creating a strong position for Bangladesh in the global market.
The fair, comprising nine pavilions, 17 mini pavilions and 15 stalls, will remain open for visitors every day from 10 am to 9 pm.
Among participants, nine companies-- Alankar Niketan, Amin Jewelers, Venus Jewellers, Kunj Jewellers, Royal Malabar Jewellers, Apon Jewellers, Jarwa House and Rizvi Jewellers are participating in the fair with pavilion.
Seventeen companies -- Diamond Bazaar & Gold, Gaurav Jewellers, Alvi Jewellers, IK Jewellers, Chowdhury Gold, Rhea Jewellers, Aftab Jewellers, Diamond House, Royal Diamond, The Diamond Store, Dreamz Instrument Technology, Raj Jewelers Limited, Zara Gold, Jaya Gold & Diamond, Sass International, Pearl Oasis Jewelers and D Damas Diers are participating with mini-pavelions.
The 15 companies participating in the stall are Golden World Jewellers, The IK Jewellers, Gitanjali Jewellers, Ayat Diamonds, Siraj Jewellers, Papdi Jewellers, Diamond Palace, Diamond Square, New Bashundhara Jewellers, Raja Aishari, D Gold Passion, Bangladesh Scientific Instrument Company, Gems Gallery & Diamond, Khokon Jewelers and RN Microtech.
The entry fee has been fixed at Tk 100. But children up to five years old will not require a ticket.
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