Bangladesh's annual SME fair kicks off

STORY: Bangladesh's annual SME fair kicks off SHOOTING TIME: May 19, 2024 DATELINE: May 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:34 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the SME fair STORYLINE: Bangladesh's annual National Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Fair-2024 began in the capital of Dhaka on Sunday. More than 300 SME institutions have been exhibiting their products, including jute, agriculture and leather products, and electrical and information and technology goods at the seven-day fair. Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the fair at the Bangabandhu International Conference Center (BICC) in Dhaka. In her speech, Hasina asked all concerned to create more opportunities for female entrepreneurs. She said men can take initiatives bringing their wives and sisters in the SME business by enjoying opportunities of SME facilities that include taking loan on four percent interest rate. She expressed her satisfaction as 60 percent SME entrepreneurs in the country are w

Bangladesh's largest livestock exhibition kicks off in Dhaka

STORY: Bangladesh's largest livestock exhibition kicks off in Dhaka SHOOTING TIME: April 18, 2024 DATELINE: April 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:45 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of livestock exhibition STORYLINE: The largest exhibition of Bangladesh's livestock industry kicked off here on Thursday to highlight investment opportunities and advanced technology in the dairy, poultry and other livestock sectors of the South Asian country. Organized by the Bangladesh Dairy Farmers' Association (BDFA) and the Bangladesh Poultry Industry Central Council (BPICC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock and the Directorate of Youth Development of the Bangladeshi government, the two-day exhibition was attended by a large number of dairy farms, clients, and visitors. The exhibition was opened at the Old Trade Fair Ground at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar beside the Bangabandhu International Conference Center (BICC). Some 3,000 farmers of poultry and dairy sector across the country joi

Bangladesh's largest cattle show held in Dhaka

STORY: Bangladesh's largest cattle show held in Dhaka DATELINE: Jan. 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:42 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Dhaka Cattle Expo 2023 2. various of the exhibitors displaying their cattle at the expo 3. various of cattle performances STORYLINE: Dhaka Cattle Expo 2023, the largest show of Bangladesh's dairy farm industry, was held in the capital city Dhaka on Friday and Saturday. Organized by the Bangladesh Cattle Farmers' Association (BCFA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock and the Directorate of Youth Development of the Bangladeshi government, the exhibition was attended by a large number of dairy farms, clients, and visitors. The salient features of the cattle show were breed contests and international breed displays. It also provided opportunities for animal purchasing. On the sidelines of the exhibition, cultural and traditional programs were also held at the Bangabandhu International Conference Center (BICC), also known as the Ban

Bangladesh's largest housing show kicks off in Dhaka

STORY: Bangladesh's largest housing show kicks off in Dhaka DATELINE: Dec. 22, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:00 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of exhibitors and visitors of the housing show STORYLINE: The largest annual show of the apex body of Bangladesh's hundreds of realtors kicked off here on Wednesday to showcase flats, plots and other real estate and housing products. Organized by the country's biggest real estate association Real Estate and Housing Association of Bangladesh (REHAB), the five-day REHAB Winter Fair 2022 exhibition was attended by a large number of realtors, their clients, property dealers and financial institutions. Bangladeshi Minister of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Tazul Islam inaugurated the fair at Dhaka's Bangabandhu International Conference Center (BICC), also known as Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Center. Apart from realtors, President of REHAB Alamgir Shamsul Al-Amin said there are banking and non-banking financial institutions

BANGLADESH-DHAKA-SME-FAIR

BANGLADESH-DHAKA-SME-FAIR

(221125) -- DHAKA, Nov. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People visit the SME fair at the Bangabandhu International Conference Center (BICC), also known as the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Center, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Nov. 24, 2022. Bangladesh's largest National Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Fair began in the capital of Dhaka on Thursday with a view to promoting entrepreneurs and expanding their markets through product diversification. Some 325 SMEs have been exhibiting their products, including jute, agriculture and leather products, as well as electrical and information and technology goods at the 10-day fair. (Xinhua)

BANGLADESH-DHAKA-SME-FAIR

BANGLADESH-DHAKA-SME-FAIR

(221125) -- DHAKA, Nov. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A salesperson shows products at a stall of the SME fair in the Bangabandhu International Conference Center (BICC), also known as the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Center, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Nov. 24, 2022. Bangladesh's largest National Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Fair began in the capital of Dhaka on Thursday with a view to promoting entrepreneurs and expanding their markets through product diversification. Some 325 SMEs have been exhibiting their products, including jute, agriculture and leather products, as well as electrical and information and technology goods at the 10-day fair. (Xinhua)

BANGLADESH-DHAKA-SME-FAIR

BANGLADESH-DHAKA-SME-FAIR

(221125) -- DHAKA, Nov. 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Salespersons are seen at a stall of the SME fair in the Bangabandhu International Conference Center (BICC), also known as the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Center, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Nov. 24, 2022. Bangladesh's largest National Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Fair began in the capital of Dhaka on Thursday with a view to promoting entrepreneurs and expanding their markets through product diversification. Some 325 SMEs have been exhibiting their products, including jute, agriculture and leather products, as well as electrical and information and technology goods at the 10-day fair. (Xinhua)

Bangladesh tree fair abuzz with nature lovers to see topiary plants

STORY: Bangladesh tree fair abuzz with nature lovers to see topiary plants DATELINE: June 24, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of tree fair 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Bengali): AMINUL ISLAM, Official from the forest department 3. various of tree fair 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Bengali): A.F.M. JAMAL UDDIN, Professor of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University in Dhaka STORYLINE: A tree fair has been underway in Bangladesh capital Dhaka, with an array of topiary plants providing a picturesque sight for nature lovers. The event, entitled "National Tree Fair", kicked off on June 5 at the site beside the Bangabandhu International Conference Center (BICC), also known as the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Center. With the theme of living sustainably in harmony with nature, the month-long fair, the largest of its kind in Bangladesh, had a flying start this year with many visitors after a two-year COVID-19 hiatus, aiming to promote and encourage gardening and planting trees among t

BANGLADESH-DHAKA-NATIONAL TREE FAIR

BANGLADESH-DHAKA-NATIONAL TREE FAIR

(220622) -- DHAKA, June 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A gardener nurtures topiary plants during the National Tree Fair in Dhaka, Bangladesh, June 20, 2022. The event, with an array of topiary plants providing a picturesque sight for nature lovers, kicked off on June 5 at the site beside the Bangabandhu International Conference Center (BICC), also known as the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Center. TO GO WITH "Feature: Bangladesh tree fair abuzz with nature lovers to see topiary plants" (Xinhua)

BANGLADESH-DHAKA-NATIONAL TREE FAIR

BANGLADESH-DHAKA-NATIONAL TREE FAIR

(220622) -- DHAKA, June 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on June 20, 2022 shows a topiary plant on display during the National Tree Fair in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The event, with an array of topiary plants providing a picturesque sight for nature lovers, kicked off on June 5 at the site beside the Bangabandhu International Conference Center (BICC), also known as the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Center. TO GO WITH "Feature: Bangladesh tree fair abuzz with nature lovers to see topiary plants" (Xinhua)

BANGLADESH-DHAKA-NATIONAL TREE FAIR

BANGLADESH-DHAKA-NATIONAL TREE FAIR

(220622) -- DHAKA, June 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People view topiary plants on display during the National Tree Fair in Dhaka, Bangladesh, June 20, 2022. The event, with an array of topiary plants providing a picturesque sight for nature lovers, kicked off on June 5 at the site beside the Bangabandhu International Conference Center (BICC), also known as the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Center. TO GO WITH "Feature: Bangladesh tree fair abuzz with nature lovers to see topiary plants" (Xinhua)

BANGLADESH-DHAKA-NATIONAL TREE FAIR

BANGLADESH-DHAKA-NATIONAL TREE FAIR

(220622) -- DHAKA, June 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People view topiary plants on display during the National Tree Fair in Dhaka, Bangladesh, June 20, 2022. The event, with an array of topiary plants providing a picturesque sight for nature lovers, kicked off on June 5 at the site beside the Bangabandhu International Conference Center (BICC), also known as the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Center. TO GO WITH "Feature: Bangladesh tree fair abuzz with nature lovers to see topiary plants" (Xinhua)