Dhaka, Aug. 20 -- The name of the Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) has officially been changed to Dhaka Trade Fair (DTF).

Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin announced the decision of renaming the International Trade fair while presiding over the 148th board meeting of the Export Promotion Bureau on Monday.

He stated that expanding the market for Bangladeshi products is essential and participation in fairs must be effective. Focus should be on boosting trade and ensuring national development.

The fair, launched in 1995, aimed to bring together international and local buyers and sellers, allowing foreign companies to showcase quality products and technologies.

However, it has been observed that many foreign participants join thro...