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DHAKA, Oct 14, 2025 (BSS) - The country's largest furniture industry event, the '20th National Furniture Fair 2025,' began today in the city under the slogan, 'my country, my hope-let's decorate homes with local furniture'.
 
The five-day fair, which runs until October 18, is being held at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB), specifically spanning Gulnoksha Hall, Pushpoguchcho Hall, and Rajdarshan Hall.
 
Organized by the Bangladesh Furniture Industries Owners' Association (BFIOA), this year's exhibition is notably being held on a larger scale compared to previous years. 
 
Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin inaugurated the fair as the chief guest during an event held at ICCB's Rajdarshan Hall.
 
In his address, Bashir Uddin emphasized the sector's potential and called upon entrepreneurs to increase investment for the furniture industry's development.
 
He urged stakeholders to consider how quickly the nation can secure a place in the global furniture market by efficiently utilizing national opportunities and combining available resources. 
 
BFIOA Chairman Selim H Rahman, who presided over the inaugural event, stated that the local furniture industry currently meets 100 per cent of the domestic demand while also exporting a significant volume of products abroad. 
 
The core objective of this year's fair is to further promote the growth of the local furniture industry and expand export markets, he added.
 
Vice Chairman of the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) Mohammad Hasan Arif and President of the Bangladesh Furniture Exporters Association Dr KM Aktaruzzaman Also attending the inauguration as special guests. 
 
A total of 48 leading furniture companies are participating in the fair. These companies are showcasing their latest designs and products across 278 stalls. 
 
Notable brands present at the fair include Akhtar, Hatil, Brothers, Nadia, Ayoto, Omega, JMG, Navana, Athenas, Partex, Regal, and Legacy.

Beyond traditional furniture, the fair is also displaying home accessories and decorative items.
 
The event is open to everyone, and no tickets are required for entry. Visitors can explore the fair daily from 10:00am to 9:00pm.