Global Sourcing Expo-2025Call for collective efforts to promote Bangladesh as sustainable manufacturing hub

Speakers on Tuesday called for concerted efforts to globally promote the upcoming Global Sourcing Expo 2025 in Dhaka and to position Bangladesh as an emerging hub for sustainable and socially compliant manufacturing.

A coordination meet-up with foreign embassies in Bangladesh, trade promotion organisations, joint chambers, and buyers’ forums was held in preparation for the event, which is scheduled to take place on 1-3 December 2025 at the Bangladesh–China Friendship Exhibition Centre (BCFEC) in Purbachal.

The discussion, organised by the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) at the Sheraton Hotel in the capital, aimed to strengthen collaboration and engagement with foreign buyers, trade delegations and other stakeholders to ensure strong international participation in the expo.

In his opening remarks, Mohammad Hasan Arif, vice-chairman of EPB, outlined the key objectives and structure of the Global Sourcing Expo 2025.

He emphasised that the event will serve as a comprehensive international sourcing platform, showcasing Bangladesh’s manufacturing excellence and diversified export capabilities.

Highlighting the potential of the country’s export sectors, he noted that eight major industries will feature prominently at the expo — apparel (Bangladesh’s prime export sector), leather and leather goods, jute and jute goods, plastics and kitchenware, furniture and home décor, agro-processing, pharmaceuticals, and information technology.

These sectors will present a wide array of high-quality, innovative, and sustainable products aimed at attracting global brands and foreign buyers seeking dependable sourcing destinations.

The expo is designed to create new business linkages, enhance the global visibility of Bangladeshi products, and foster long-term trade partnerships.

EPB is working closely with foreign embassies, chambers, and international trade bodies to facilitate the participation of buyer delegations from major export destinations.