Dhaka, July 27 -- Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Monday announced that booth rental fees will be waived for small entrepreneurs participating in international trade fairs to help boost the country's exports.

He made the announcement while speaking as the chief guest at a debriefing session on the 10th China-South Asia Expo and the 30th China-Kunming Import and Export Fair 2026 at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Centre in Purbachal in the afternoon.

The minister said small entrepreneurs play a vital role in Bangladesh's export sector, and their participation in international fairs is crucial for promoting their products and expanding access to global markets.

However, many of them are unable to take part in suc...