An international exhibition of jewellery machinery will begin in the city on Thursday to promote technology integration in traditional jewellery to make the country's gold industry an export-oriented one, reports BSS.
Bangladesh Jeweller's Association (BAJUS) in association with Indian partner KNC Services is organising the three-day International Jewellery Machinery Expo Bangladesh (IJMEB), the first of its kind in the country, said a press release.
The expo will be open for all from 11 am to 7 pm every day at International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) with the theme 'Technology for excellence in jewellery'.
Thirty companies from 10 countries, including India, Italy, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Germany, China and Thailand, have confirmed their participation in the first edition of the expo.
Among the participating companies, Tishya CNC Engineering Works, Neo Instruments, Solanki Mechanic Works, Ira Corporation, Quantum Equipment, ACZET Solutions and Pacio Traders registered from India.
From Italy, two companies -- JTE and FASTI -- confirmed their participation. OTEC and GUVENIS from Turkey while Chinese company DO IT Industries are representing their respective countries.
Five companies from Bangladesh -- Dreamz Instrument Technology, RAJAISWARI, Expert Instrument Technology, Trust Instrument Bangladesh and RAT's BD -- will participate in the expo.
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