30th U.S. Trade Show 2026 Concludes with Commitment to Deepen Bangladesh-U.S. Commercial Ties

Reaffirming the shared goal to further expand trade, investment, and bilateral economic cooperation between Bangladesh and the United States, the three-day "30th U.S. Trade Show 2026" concluded with great fanfare.

The event officially wrapped up on Saturday evening (November 07) following a grand closing ceremony at the Crystal Ballroom of InterContinental Dhaka. The annual trade show was co-hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham) and the U.S. Embassy in Dhaka.

Md. Fazlul Hoque, Administrator of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI), Managing Director of Plummy Fashions Ltd., and former President of BKMEA, alongside Trishita Maula, Acting Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Dhaka, graced the closing session as Guests of Honor.

The ceremony was also attended by AmCham Bangladesh President Syed Mohammad Kamal; former AmCham Presidents Aftab Ul Islam, Syed Ershad Ahmed, and Md. Nurul Islam; AmCham Executive Committee members; senior U.S. Embassy officials; prominent business leaders; and representatives from participating companies.

A primary highlight of the closing evening was the presentation of the Best Stall Awards, decided through votes cast by participating exhibitors. Bangla Trac Limited (Banglacat) clinched the first-place title, while Chevron Bangladesh and MJL Bangladesh PLC jointly secured second place. Lal Teer Seed Limited claimed third place, attracting visitors with a diverse display of agricultural seeds ranging from onions to vegetables.

In sector-specific recognitions, PulseTech received the Best Stall Award in the Startup Zone. The Startup Zone also featured 'Yantrik' (which offered free car wash coupons to visitors), alongside 'Bari Koi', 'Gold Kinen', 'Oostad', 'Shikho', and 'Shokriya'. In the carnival zone, beating out bioproducts for killing Aedes mosquitoes and all kinds of fast-food setups, the supershop Shwapno was picked as the best stall by showing off real tech-driven mastery in marketing straight from the farmers' fields to consumers. Additionally, Excelerate Energy Bangladesh Limited received a Special Recognition Award for its creative stall concept.

In the ICT & Digital Economy Zone, ADN Telecom presented Starlink services, accompanied by digital service provider Banglalink Digital Communications, AI solution provider Periscope Lab, Marcopolo, M360 ICT, ShareTrip, and Dohatec New Media. Meanwhile, the Power & Energy Zone showcased solutions from industry leaders including Bangla Trac Limited, Chevron Bangladesh, Excelerate Energy, and MJL Bangladesh.

Addressing the gathering, FBCCI Administrator Md. Fazlul Hoque stated, "Bangladesh and the United States share significant potential to expand trade and investment cooperation. Platforms such as the U.S. Trade Show create valuable opportunities for businesses from both countries to build stronger partnerships and explore new markets. Such initiatives are valuable in fostering business partnerships and creating opportunities for sustainable economic growth."

AmCham Bangladesh President Syed Mohammad Kamal remarked, "For three decades, the U.S. Trade Show has served as an important platform for connecting American businesses with the Bangladeshi market and strengthening commercial ties between our two countries. This year's event once again demonstrated the growing opportunities for collaboration across different sectors. AmCham remains committed to working closely with the government, the U.S. Embassy and the business community to promote investment, facilitate business partnerships and contribute to Bangladesh's long-term economic development."

Reza Ur Rahman Mahmud, Treasurer of AmCham Bangladesh and Managing Director of Philip Morris Bangladesh, delivered the vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to the U.S. Embassy, exhibitors, sponsors, guests, and visitors for making the 30th edition a success.

Running from November 5 to 7, the trade show offered American firms a dedicated platform to present their technologies, services, and products. Concurrently, six thematic seminars were held over the three days—covering key areas including Women Leadership, Energy Security, Healthcare and Medical Technology, Investment Opportunities in the US, Reciprocal Trade, and ICT & Digital Economy.

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