Bangladesh High Commissioner to Malaysia Md Shameem Ahsan spoke at the 36th Malaysia International Machinery Fair in Kuala Lampur. Photo: BSS

DHAKA, July 13, 2025 (BSS) - Bangladesh has showcased its diversified export 
potential, including engineering, plastic, and light industrial products, at 
the 36th Malaysia International Machinery Fair in Kuala Lampur, reflecting 
the country's growing focus on expanding exports beyond readymade garments.

The fair featured participation from over 450 companies across 10 countries 
including China, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, India, 
Japan, and Iran, occupying 753 booths, according to a message received here 
today.
 
The fair, organised by the Malaysia Promas International Business Society and 
ES Event Management, was held at the Malaysia International Trade and 
Exhibition Centre (MITEC) from July 10-12, it said.

Malaysia's Minister of Plantation and Commodities, YB Datuk Seri Johari bin 
Abdul Ghani, officially inaugurated the fair on July 11.

Bangladesh High Commissioner to Malaysia Md Shameem Ahsan attended the 
concluding day's business matching session as Guest of Honour at the 
organisers' invitation.
 
Addressing representatives of business chambers and entrepreneurs, he 
highlighted Bangladesh's trade and investment opportunities, particularly in 
engineering, plastic, light engineering, leather goods, jute, handicrafts, 
and electronics, in line with the Bangladesh government's directive under 
Nobel Laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus to diversify exports.

In recognition of Bangladesh's active participation, the organisers awarded a 
special honour, received by High Commissioner Shameem Ahsan.

Later, the High Commissioner visited Bangladesh's two stalls and exchanged 
views with visitors, briefing them on Bangladesh's diverse range of export 
products.
 
He expressed optimism that Bangladesh's participation in such international 
fairs would help expand the market for Bangladeshi products amid increasing 
demand in Malaysia.

Since the opening day, the Bangladeshi stalls have attracted significant 
interest from foreign buyers and visitors, reflecting a positive perception 
of Bangladeshi products.

Currently, the bilateral trade between Bangladesh and Malaysia stands at 
around USD three billion, with Malaysia being the ninth-largest foreign 
investor in Bangladesh.