With the objectives to attract businessmen, professionals, and visitors to Malaysia, the "6th Showcase Malaysia" expo begins at the Sheraton Dhaka on Tuesday.
The two day expo also aims to enhancing Malaysia's image as a reliable business hub in Asia and to connect with the Bangladeshi business community through BMCCI.
Bangladesh Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BMCCI) organises the expo.
Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun inaugurated the expo as chief guest while Senior Secretary of the Commerce Ministry Tapan Kanti Ghosh, Malaysian High Commissioner in Dhaka Haznah Md Hashim and President of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industries (FBCCI) Mahbubul Alam attended as special guests.
The showcase is supported by the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE), the Malay Chamber of Commerce Malaysia (DPMM), and the Malaysia South-South Association (MASSA), as well as the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), Bangladesh Economic Zone Authority (BEZA), the Bangladesh High Commission in Malaysia, and the High Commission of Malaysia in Bangladesh.
BMCCI President Syed Almas Kabir delivered the introductory remarks at the opening ceremony while the Chairman of the Showcase Organizing Committee, Syed A Habib also spoke among others.