Diplomatic Desk:
Speaker of the Bangladesh National Parliament, Hafiz Uddin Ahmad, Bir Bikram, MP, stated that the economic relationship between Bangladesh and the United States is highly positive. Alongside diplomatic ties, a significant economic and strategic partnership has evolved between the two nations over time. He noted that the United States serves as the single largest export destination for Bangladesh.
He made these remarks while speaking as the chief guest at the “30th US Trade Show,” organized by the American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh, held on Thursday (November 5, 2026) at the Hotel InterContinental in the capital.
Abdul Awal Mintoo, MP, Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, spoke at the event as a special guest, while Brent T. Christensen, the US Ambassador to Bangladesh, attended as a guest of honor. The opening remarks were delivered by Syed Kamal Hossain, President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh.
Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad, Bir Bikram, emphasized that the 30th US Trade Show serves as a strong testament to the bilateral trade and commercial relations between the United States and Bangladesh. Over the past three decades, the American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh has played a pivotal role in facilitating trade and investment in the country. He highlighted that the exhibition showcases innovative concepts across various sectors, including health technology, power and energy, ICT and the digital economy, banking and financial services, manufacturing, education, and agribusiness.
Furthermore, the Speaker invited US companies to explore oil and gas fields along Bangladesh’s coastal areas and in the Bay of Bengal to help address the nation’s energy crisis.
Subsequently, the Speaker officially inaugurated the “30th US Trade Show 2026.”
It is worth noting that the 30th US Trade Show 2026 is a major three-day exhibition designed to foster and expand trade and commercial ties between Bangladesh and the United States. This exhibition is being held at the InterContinental Dhaka hotel from November 5 to November 7.
The event was attended by representatives from the United States, officials from various embassies, the vice-chairman and executive members of the American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh, invited guests, and members of the media.
