Opposition Leader Khaled Zia to Chair BATEXPO’s Closing Ceremony

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Opposition Leader Begum Khaled Zia

The 22nd Bangladesh Apparel and Textile Exposition (BATEXPO 2011), the country's largest apparel show, begins in the city on Saturday with high hopes to draw a larger number of foreign buyers despite global economic crisis with estimated $70m spot orders. 

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the event at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre on Saturday morning.

Opposition leader and BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia will attend the closing session of the three-day event as the chief guest on Monday, Dec 12, 2011.

Former Industries and Commerce Minister MK Anwar, BNP acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, former minister and BNP chairperson's adviser Dr. M Osman Faruk and former commerce minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury will attend the closing session as special guests.

The organizers say this year's Batexpo will be different and attract larger number of foreign buyers with an increased volume in spot orders, which was US$ 65 million in 2010.

According to them, it will be a reunion for both foreign buyers and local manufacturers, and the fair would help expand global market for Bangladesh's readymade garments.

A total of 146 stalls of garment accessories (local and foreign), garment fabrics, garment technology and stock lot have been set up at the fair venue.

MGH, SAASCO Group, GIZ, IFC Bank, Exim Bank, Southeast Bank, Airtel, NCC Bank, Shahjalal Islami Bank and Well Park Residence are among the sponsors of the event.

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