A 4-day 15th International Plastic Fair, 2023 will begin at International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in the capital on February 22 (Wednesday).
Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun is expected to inaugurate the fair.
A total of 494 firms of 21 countries would take part in the fair to showcase their products in some 750 stalls.
Bangladesh Plastic Goods Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BPGMEA) President Shamim Ahmed disclose the information at a press conference held at its office in the capital on February 20 (Monday).
Former BPGMEA president Ferdous Wahed, incumbent senior vice president Gias Uddin Ahmed, and vice president KM Iqbal Hossain were present, among others, on the occasion.
Shamim said through holding of such fair, the introduction of newer plastic items is increasing gradually side by side there is addition of newer technology. The consumers are also increasing while the plastic products are also being exported after meeting the local demand, he added.
The BPGMEA president said this kind of exhibition projects the country’s plastic products before the international community as well as has been playing an important role in expansion of market.
He hoped that through this edition of the fair, many spot orders would come while there would be a huge sale of plastic items.
