Dhaka, Aug. 18 -- The name of the Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) is being changed to Dhaka Trade Fair (DTF).

The word 'International' will be dropped from the name, a decision made during the 148th board meeting of the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) on Monday. The fair has been held since 1995, and is jointly organized by the Ministry of Commerce and the EPB.

The change was announced in a press release from the Ministry of Commerce. The ministry stated that the original goal of the DITF was to allow foreign companies to directly showcase quality products and technology and familiarize themselves with the local market.

However, many foreign companies have been participating through local agents rather than as part of an embassy or...