Bangladesh is hosting a major green trade summit that aims to help local industry shift to cleaner, low-pollution production and the event is already drawing business groups, engineers and global suppliers eager to show practical tools and ideas. Organisers say the three-day fair will bring many companies together under one roof to display greener building materials, safe shipbuilding equipment, solar and renewable energy systems and other environment-friendly products that factories and builders can adopt easily. The fair was organised by ExpoNet and supported by key partners including IDCOL, BUET and the Department of Architecture, with trade and shipbuilding firms, cement makers and renewable energy companies all taking part. Speakers at a recent press briefing stressed that green trade can lower factory costs, cut harmful emissions and create steady work for skilled workers while protecting local communities. The summit will also run workshops on how to use new green technologies in production and construction so small and medium firms can learn without guesswork. A special Solartech display and Greenbuild halls will show proven systems such as rooftop and large-scale solar arrays, energy-efficient design plans, water recycling systems and safer shipbuilding gear that meets modern safety rules. Nearly seventy countries are expected to be represented and the organisers say the wide range of exhibitors will make it easy for buyers to compare products and for local firms to meet potential partners and investors. Local pioneers such as companies that have already installed solar home systems were highlighted as examples that others can follow, and the summit aims to help spread those successes across remote areas too. Business leaders said the event sends a clear message: making industry greener is not only good for the environment but can also open new markets and raise the value of local products. Officials also noted that green construction and shipbuilding standards will help make ports and coastal work safer while reducing pollution that harms rivers and beaches. For small factories, organisers plan practical guidance on financing, technical training and links to suppliers so upgrades are affordable. The fair’s mix of displays, talks and hands-on sessions is designed to reach engineers, entrepreneurs and policy advisers who can turn ideas into real projects. Visitors are invited to see working demos, meet designers and compare technologies side by side. The summit will also offer special zones for students and researchers to show new ideas, and organised buyer-seller meetings so exporters can make fast contacts and plan green projects with clear steps and budgets and investors. The summit shows that with the right tools and partnerships, industry, universities and funders can work together to build a cleaner, more resilient economy that delivers better jobs and healthier communities for many people.
