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Bangladesh Exhibition Calendar 2025-2026: Complete Guide to Major International Trade Shows

Exhibition Calendar Overview

Bangladesh is one of South Asia's notable exhibition markets, hosting more than 30 international trade fairs each year. Major venues such as ICCB (International Convention City Bashundhara) and BICC (Bangabandhu International Conference Centre) in Dhaka host events across textiles, construction, IT, food, medical devices, and other sectors.

For Korean companies, trade fairs remain one of the most efficient routes to market entry because they combine buyer engagement, market intelligence gathering, and competitor tracking in a single trip. Participation through the KOTRA Korea Pavilion can also substantially reduce booth, interpretation, and logistics costs. This guide organizes the main exhibitions for 2025-2026 by season and industry and outlines practical participation strategies.

30+
Annual Exhibitions
International scale
8/year
KOTRA Pavilions
Government-backed
3
Main Venues
ICCB, BICC, BMA
$3K-5K
Avg. Participation Cost
With KOTRA support
$10K+
Independent Cost
Booth, interpretation, logistics
50-100
Buyer Meetings
Average per fair
10-15%
Conversion Rate
Consultation to transaction
Jan-Mar, Sep-Nov
Peak Seasons
Dry season concentration

Key Exhibition Schedule for 2025

In Bangladesh, trade fairs are heavily concentrated in the dry season from January to March and again from September to December. Very few exhibitions are held during the monsoon season from June to August, so companies should plan participation primarily in the first and second halves of the year. The list below highlights the events most relevant to Korean companies in chronological order.

Major International Exhibitions in Bangladesh, 2025
ExhibitionTimingVenueSectorScaleKOTRA
DITF (Dhaka International Trade Fair)Jan-FebAgargaonGeneral500+ boothsKorea Pavilion
Textech BangladeshFebICCBTextile machinery300+ boothsKorea Pavilion
IPLF BangladeshMarICCBLeather & footwear200+ boothsKorea Pavilion
Dhaka Motor ShowMayBICCAutomotive & parts150+ booths-
BuildTech BDJulICCBConstruction & materials250+ boothsKorea Pavilion
Bangladesh Denim ExpoSepICCBDenim & fabrics200+ booths-
Meditex BangladeshSepICCBMedical devices150+ boothsKorea Pavilion
SIEF (Power & Energy)OctBICCPower & energy200+ boothsKorea Pavilion
ICT Expo BangladeshNovBICCIT & electronics180+ boothsKorea Pavilion
Plastics & PackagingNovICCBPlastics150+ booths-

2026 Exhibition Outlook

Most official schedules for 2026 will be finalized in the second half of 2025, but the timing and scale of recurring annual exhibitions allow for a reasonable forward-looking assessment. As Bangladesh approaches its LDC graduation transition, trade and investment exhibitions are expected to expand in scale and thematic depth.

2026 Exhibition Outlook (Key Recurring Fairs)
ExhibitionExpected TimingSectorTrendRemarks
DITF 2026Jan-FebGeneralLarger scaleLargest annual fair
Textech 2026Feb-MarTextile machineryAutomation focusIndustry 4.0 technologies
IPLF 2026MarLeather & footwearSustainabilityESG special zone expected
RMG SustainabilityApr (new)ESG & sustainabilityPotential launchAligned with LDC graduation
Build BD 2026Jul-AugConstruction & materialsInfrastructure expansionMetro and urban development
Meditex 2026SepMedical devicesGrowthHealthcare infrastructure demand
SIEF 2026OctPower & energyRenewables expansionSolar and wind
ICT Expo 2026NovIT & electronicsDigital transformation5G and smart city themes

Participation Guide by Industry

Textiles & Apparel
Must-AttendTextech, Denim Expo
Best TimingFeb-Mar, Sep
Key BuyersRMG factory owners
Korea PavilionAvailable at Textech
Construction & Materials
Must-AttendBuildTech BD
Best TimingJul
Key BuyersContractors and developers
Korea PavilionAvailable
Medical & Healthcare
Must-AttendMeditex
Best TimingSep
Key BuyersHospitals and pharmacy chains
Korea PavilionAvailable
IT & Electronics
Must-AttendICT Expo
Best TimingNov
Key BuyersIT firms and telecom operators
Korea PavilionAvailable

Exhibition Participation Strategy

01
Use the KOTRA Korea Pavilion to reduce costs by 60-70%
Independent participation can easily exceed $10,000 once booth rental ($3,000-5,000), interpretation ($1,500), logistics ($2,000), and buyer hospitality are included. Through the KOTRA Korea Pavilion, companies can often join within a $3,000-5,000 range while also receiving interpretation, logistics support, and buyer invitation assistance. Firms should check KOTRA recruitment notices at the beginning of the year.
02
Secure buyer matching before the exhibition
Companies should apply for KOTRA buyer matching services roughly three months before the event to secure scheduled consultations in advance. Pre-arranged meetings tend to deliver materially higher conversion rates than trying to identify buyers on-site without prior preparation. Sending catalogs and samples ahead of time further improves results.
03
Combine exhibition participation with market research
When companies commission KOTRA paid research services alongside exhibition participation, they can receive local market findings during the same business trip. Combining trade fair attendance with factory visits, competitor benchmarking, and channel analysis significantly improves the ROI of a single visit.
04
Follow up within 30 days after the event
Business cards and consultation notes gathered during the exhibition should be converted into concrete follow-up emails within 30 days. Bangladeshi buyers generally respond well to fast quotation requests after face-to-face meetings. For the first transaction, a small sample order with a lower MOQ is often an effective trust-building step.
Exhibition Participation Process
Select Event
Match by sector and season
↓
Apply via KOTRA
Register for the Korea Pavilion
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Prepare in Advance
Send catalogs and samples
↓
Attend the Fair
Buyer meetings and market checks
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Manage Follow-Up
Quotes, samples, and next steps
KOTRA Dhaka Trade Office Business Plan 2025Review the trade office's annual support programs, including Korea Pavilion operations
Bangladesh Trade Seasonality: Monthly Pattern AnalysisSee how exhibition timing aligns with Bangladesh's broader trade cycle

Trade fairs remain one of the most direct ways to read the market from the field. Bangladesh's exhibitions are smaller than the largest global trade fairs, but they offer strong buyer density, relatively low participation costs, and practical access to qualified local contacts. For Korean firms, using the KOTRA Korea Pavilion can materially improve cost efficiency. The most effective approach is to confirm the annual calendar early in the year, identify the best-fit exhibitions by industry, and apply in advance.

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