How the first edition came together
- Launch press conference Dhaka
- Promotion meeting Rangpur
- Press conference at the Press Club Chattogram
- 15–18 June 2025 Set-up, then three programme days Novotel São Paulo Center Norte, São Paulo
BBCCI announced the expo at a press conference in Dhaka on 8 January 2025, with the Ambassador of Brazil to Bangladesh and two Brazilian diplomats present. A promotion meeting followed in Rangpur on 18 January and a press conference at the Chattogram Press Club on 1 February.
In São Paulo, exhibitors set up their stalls on 15 June and the programme ran from 16 to 18 June. The opening on 16 June included speeches by BBCCI's President, Vice President and Secretary General, and the Ambassador of Bangladesh to Brazil attended. On the second day, the First Lady of the City of São Paulo visited the stands.
Brazilian trade visitors entered free of charge after pre-registering online.
Key facts
- Dates
- 15–18 June 2025 (set-up on 15 June; exhibition and programme 16–18 June)
- Venue
- Novotel São Paulo Center Norte, Avenida Zaki Narchi, 500, Vila Guilherme, São Paulo
- Organiser
- Brazil Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BBCCI)
- Edition
- First edition
- Exhibitor stall
- US$4,000 per company: one 8 × 8 ft stall, two representatives
- Trade visitors
- Free entry with online pre-registration
The four days, as planned
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Sunday 15 June
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Monday 16 June
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Tuesday 17 June
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Wednesday 18 June
Meet the Press · 9:30–10:30
- Meet the Press
- Ceremony
- Seminar
- B2B matchmaking
- Stall set-up
BBCCI's briefing for participants set out the programme as follows (São Paulo time).
Sunday 15 June: stall preparation and display.
Monday 16 June: Meet the Press, 9:30–10:30; inaugural ceremony, 11:00–13:00; B2B matchmaking, 14:00–17:00.
Tuesday 17 June: seminar on trade and investment opportunities between Bangladesh and Brazil, 11:00–13:00; B2B matchmaking, 14:00–17:00.
Wednesday 18 June: seminar by a Brazilian expert, 11:00–13:00; B2B matchmaking, 14:00–17:00; Meet the Press and closing ceremony, 17:00–19:30.
Exhibitors announced for 2025
Companies announced as exhibitors before the 2025 edition, most of them in garments and textiles. Logos are shown with each company's permission.
Photo gallery
Moments from the 2025 edition in São Paulo.
Photo albums
In the press
Reports on the 2025 edition in Bangladeshi and Brazilian media, from the Dhaka launch onwards.
- Conexão Ásia: Made in Bangladesh (opens in a new tab)
- Bangladesh to showcase products in Brazil 15-18 June (opens in a new tab)
- Brazil can be a gateway to Latin America for Bangladeshi businessmen: Diplomat (opens in a new tab)
- BD businesses to host Made in Bangladesh expo in Brazil (opens in a new tab)
- 'Made in Bangladesh' exhibition in Brazil in June (opens in a new tab)
- Local businesses to host 'Made in Bangladesh' exhibition in Brazil (opens in a new tab)
- 'Made in Bangladesh' expo on June 15-18 in Brazil (opens in a new tab)
- Brazil seeks beef export approval, eyes more investment in Bangladesh (opens in a new tab)