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BOGURA, August 20, 2026 (BSS) - A three-day International Industrial Automation Expo, showcasing modern technologies and automation solutions for industrial and production sectors, began here today.

The “7th IMAAE and Industrial Automation Expo-2026” was inaugurated at around 10:30am at the Karatoa Convention Centre in Jamiltola area of the city by Bogura Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) President MSM Atikur Rahman Badal.

Organised by Tallol Agro’s ‘Chicks Foods’ in collaboration with IBEPL, the exhibition will remain open to visitors from 10am to 7pm daily from August 20 to 22.

In his inaugural speech, Badal underscored the need for developing Bogura as an “Industrial Hub” of the northern region.

“We must promote technical and IT education instead of relying solely on manual labour,” he said, adding that sustainable industries were essential for Bangladesh to remain globally competitive.

Badal said the chamber planned to keep its hall rooms open free of cost for seminars to raise awareness among local entrepreneurs and arrange specialised training programmes.

He also said priority was being given to cargo facilities and composite and agro-based industries to help local products reach international markets.

The BCCI president said initiatives had been taken to bring local products under BSTI, autoclave machine and ISO certification to improve quality control and international acceptability.

A proposal in this regard had also been submitted to the BSTI director general, he added.

Badal expressed hope that enhanced technical skills would create decent employment opportunities for local youths in Bogura, with monthly incomes of Tk 50,000 or more.
Among others, Chicks and Foods Ltd Managing Director Kazi Ekhlasul Haque, Confidence Exim International Ltd Managing Director Abul Faiz Azad and General Manager of Operations Betty Lee of Chinese company Anhui Jieshun Automobile Technology Co Ltd were present at the event.

Md Sakhawat Hossain, a representative of the organisers of the Industrial Machinery and Manufacturing Equipment (IMME) Expo and Industrial Automation Expo, said the event was organised to establish direct links between industrial machinery and equipment manufacturers and suppliers and industries in the northern region.

“It’s a platform for acquiring appropriate technology, machinery and skills,” he added.

More than 80 local and foreign companies are showcasing their products and technologies at the expo.

Industrial machinery for rice, flour, pulses, edible oil, jute mills, poultry, feed, auto-bricks, textiles, furniture, pharmaceuticals, plastics and LPG industries are on display.

Besides, demonstrations of boilers, generators, compressors, electrical automation, medical equipment, WTP, solar technology and fire safety equipment are also being held.

Meanwhile, exclusive offers and discounts are also available for visitors.