11th Bapa Foodpro International Expo Kicks Off Thursday in Dhaka
The 11th Bapa Foodpro International Expo will commence Thursday in Dhaka, featuring participants from 27 countries. The three-day exhibition aims to boost manufacturing, investment, and exports through advanced food processing technology.
Organizers announced preparations for the 11th Bapa Foodpro International Expo during a press conference held on Tuesday in the Sobhanbag area of Dhaka. The prominent industry event is organized by the Bangladesh Agro-Processors Association (BAPA), bringing together key stakeholders from the agricultural processing and packaging technology sectors to discuss industry growth and technological advancement.
The three-day international exhibition is scheduled to begin this coming Thursday and will run through Saturday at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in the capital. Visitors and industry professionals can attend the event daily, as the fairgrounds will remain open to the general public from 10:00 am until 7:00 pm throughout the duration of the exhibition.
A massive international presence is expected at the upcoming fair, with more than two hundred brands representing 27 countries confirmed to participate. Furthermore, the event will host 150 foreign investor organizations, featuring entrepreneurs and representatives who are traveling to Dhaka to explore business opportunities within the region's expanding food processing sector.
During Tuesday's press briefing, Mahbub Anam spoke about the strategic importance of the upcoming exhibition for local and international stakeholders. He stated that the exhibition will play an important role in introducing entrepreneurs to new technologies while simultaneously expanding investment, production, and exports.
Adding to these remarks, Ahsan Khan Chowdhury emphasized the evolving economic landscape and the necessity for industrial adaptation. He noted that current business uncertainties are actively encouraging industrial enterprises to rapidly enhance their technological capabilities to remain competitive in the market.
The press conference was attended by key figures from the organizing bodies, including Mahbub Anam, Ahsan Khan Chowdhury, and Syed Muhammad Shoaib Hasan (छৈয়দ মুহাম্মদ শোয়াইব হাছান), alongside representatives from the Pran-RFL Group. Preparations at the ICCB venue are now in the final stages as organizers complete arrangements for the delegates, brands, and international visitors arriving for Thursday's grand opening.
