Six Industry Exhibitions Open in Dhaka

Six international exhibitions showcasing construction technology, renewable energy, solar power, smart lighting and modern water management solutions have opened in Dhaka, bringing together more than 200 companies from over 20 countries. The event features more than 500 booths and international pavilions, offering a platform to explore emerging technologies across construction, real estate, power infrastructure and water management.

The exhibitions opened on Thursday (November 12) at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in the capital. Organised by Conference & Exhibition Management Services (CEMS-Global USA), the three-day event will continue until November 14. The exhibitions remain open to visitors daily from 10:00am to 7:00pm.

The six events are the 31st Build Bangladesh 2026 International Exhibition, the 25th Real Estate Expo 2026, the 28th Power Bangladesh 2026 International Exhibition, the 23rd Solar Bangladesh International Exhibition 2026, the 8th Dhaka International Lighting Expo 2026 and the 8th Water Bangladesh International Expo 2026.

The opening ceremony was held at Hall 4 of ICCB. Forhad Hossain Azad, State Minister for Water Resources, attended as the chief guest.

The ceremony was presided over by Meherun N. Islam, President and Group Managing Director of CEMS-Global USA and Asia-Pacific.

Special guests included Md. Rashedul Islam, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Industries; Nargis Murshida, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Commerce; Dr. Mohammad Giasuddin Haider, Director General of the Housing and Building Research Institute (HBRI); Dr. Ashraful Alam, Member (Joint Secretary) of the Sustainable and Renewable Energy Development Authority (SREDA); and Gazi AKM Fazlul Haque, Director General (Investment Promotion, Research and Policy) of Invest Bangladesh.

Construction and Real Estate Technologies

The construction and real estate exhibitions showcase construction materials, machinery, building technologies, interior and finishing materials, and real estate projects.

Notable participants in the Build Series include LESSO Bangladesh, KingLong, R R Kabel, Zoomlion, S. S. Limited, Rahim Steel, AKS and Akij Electronics.

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board is also participating with a dedicated Sri Lanka Pavilion at Hall 4 of ICCB.

Solar Power and Smart Lighting Innovations

The power, solar energy and lighting exhibitions feature technologies and products related to renewable energy, solar electricity, smart lighting and associated solutions.

Notable participants in the Power Series include ACI Renewable Energy, Omera, Huawei, Rahimafrooz, Siemens, PDL (Property Development Limited), Fakir Technologies Limited, UCC Power, Eye-Cone Green Solar Energy Ltd. (EGSEL), Grameen Solar, Orbed Green Energy Limited and Filament Engineering Ltd.

Meanwhile, Water Bangladesh is showcasing technologies and solutions for water treatment, wastewater management and smart water management.

More Than 200 Companies From 20 Countries

According to the organisers, more than 200 companies from over 20 countries are participating in the six exhibitions. The event features over 500 booths and international pavilions.

The organisers expect more than 20,000 businesspeople, professionals and visitors to attend during the three-day event.

Delta Festival Highlights Sustainable Architecture

Meanwhile, the Delta Festival of Architecture 2026 is being held at ICCB from November 12 to 14.

The festival features specialised masterclasses, a panel session titled “Trendsetters of Bangladesh” and presentations of projects recognised with the Delta Award for Architecture and projects that received commendations.

The festival's opening programme was attended by Ar. Jalal Ahmed, Founder of ARCHICONNECT; A T M Iqbal Chowdhury, Consultant on Green and Resilient Buildings at the International Finance Corporation (IFC); and Ar. Tahmida Afroz, Festival Director of the Delta Festival of Architecture 2026.

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