Speaker highlights strategic Bangladesh-US economic partnership at trade show inauguration
Jatiya Sangsad Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad, Bir Bikrom, today said the economic relations between Bangladesh and the United States have remained highly positive, with the two countries gradually developing an important strategic economic partnership alongside their diplomatic ties.
“The United States is Bangladesh’s single largest export destination,” he said.
The Speaker made the remarks while addressing the inauguration of the 30th US Trade Show, organised by the American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham), at a hotel in the capital as the chief guest.
Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo attended the event as the special guest, while US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T. Christensen attended as the guest of honour. AmCham President Syed Mohammad Kamal delivered the welcome address.
Highlighting the importance of the three-decade journey of AmCham in Bangladesh, the Speaker said the 30th US Trade Show strongly reflects the bilateral trade and commercial relations between the two countries.
He said AmCham’s longstanding activities have facilitated trade and investment in Bangladesh over the past three decades.
The exhibition showcases innovative ideas and products across several key sectors, including healthcare technology, power and energy, ICT and the digital economy, banking and financial services, manufacturing, education and agribusiness, he added.
Against the backdrop of the country’s energy challenges, the Speaker invited US companies to explore oil and gas reserves in Bangladesh’s coastal areas and the Bay of Bengal, highlighting the potential for cooperation in addressing the energy crisis, said a press release of parliament secretariat quoting the speakrer.
Later, he formally inaugurated the 30th US Trade Show-2026.
The three-day exhibition, one of the major platforms for promoting trade and commercial ties between Bangladesh and the United States, will continue from November 5 to 7 at Hotel InterContinental in Dhaka.
Representatives from the United States, officials of different diplomatic missions, AmCham’s Vice-President and executive committee members, invited guests and media personnel attended the event.
