Bangadeshi businesses should take the advantage of duty-free access of products from least developed countries (LDCs) to Australia, said Bangladeshi High Commissioner to Australia M Humayun Kabir. He was speaking at the inauguration of the Bangladesh pavilion at an international trade show that began in Sydney on Thursday, according to a press release. The four-day event styled ‘Asia on Show’ is one of the largest trade exhibitions in Sidney where a total of 15 Bangladeshi companies are showcasing their products.

Participants from China, India, Myanmar, Malaysia, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Singapore and Vietnam are also displaying their products at the show at the Sydney Exhibition Centre. By attending such fairs and showcasing quality and cost effective products, Bangladeshi firms can enhance their business potentials through maintaining good contacts with foreign business communities, the high commissioner said. He also stressed maintaining regular contact with Australian businesses for building a sustainable trade relationship with the country that offers duty-free access of products from countries like Bangladesh.

Bangladeshi companies are displaying products including readymade garments, sweater, jute goods, silk items, ceramic tableware, towels, leather products, textile and gift items. Bangladesh High Commission in Canberra in association with Export Promotion Bureau is assisting the Bangladeshi companies’ participation in the show, the release added.