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DHAKA, Nov 27, 2025 (BSS) - Commerce Adviser Sk. Bashir Uddin has urged the entrepreneurs and businessmen to capitalize on the growing potential of Bangladesh’s ceramics industry as a promising export sector.
He made the call while addressing the opening ceremony of the “4th Ceramic Expo Bangladesh-2025” as the chief guest held today at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB), said a Commerce Ministry press release.
The Commerce Adviser said the government remains supportive of the private sector, but businesses must come forward with logical, acceptable and realistic proposals.
“Not just complaints—bring constructive proposals. The government is your facilitator. We are obliged to ensure your opportunities and support, but they must be based on fairness and responsible industrial practices,” he said.
Referring to the country’s evolving political and economic context, he noted that the era of “connection-dependent businesses” has ended. “Times have changed. Now success depends on skills, competence and technological capability,” he added.
Raising the question of why the ceramics industry has not been able to grow into a major export earner despite its potential, he compared it with the remarkable rise of the apparel sector within just a decade.
“Why is ceramics not reaching that level? Because, we still are facing challenges in sustainable cost competitiveness, design innovation, logistics efficiency, productivity and energy management. We must identify these issues and work towards practical solutions,” the Adviser stressed.
The three-day expo, which began on 27 November, will continue until 30 November. The event is organized by the Bangladesh Ceramic Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BCMEA).
BCMEA President Moinul Islam chaired the ceremony, while the Ambassador of Italy to Bangladesh, Antonio Alessandro, EPB Vice-Chairman Mohammad Hasan Arif, and Expo Committee Chairman and BCMEA General Secretary Irfan Uddin delivered remarks as special guests.
A total of 135 companies and 300 brands from 25 countries, along with 500 international delegates and buyers, are participating in the expo.
Ceramic Expo Bangladesh 2025 is the country’s fourth and one of Asia’s largest international exhibitions in the sector. The event features three seminars, a job fair, B2B and B2C meetings, live demonstrations, spot orders, raffle draws and new product launches. Visitors can attend the fair every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Bangladesh’s ceramics industry has grown significantly over the past decade. More than 70 factories are currently operating in tableware, tiles and sanitaryware production. The domestic market size has reached approximately Taka 8,000 crore annually.
Production and investment in the sector have increased by nearly 150 percent over the last 10 years. Bangladeshi ceramic products are now being exported to more than 50 countries, generating around Taka 500 crore annually. Total investment in the sector has crossed Taka 18,000 crore, creating employment for nearly five lakh people directly and indirectly.
