Bangladesh secures six awards at China-South Asia Expo

Bangladesh secured six prestigious awards at the 10th China-South Asia Expo and the 30th China Kunming Import-Export Fair 2026, capping off a highly successful participation in the international trade event that concluded in Kunming on Tuesday.

According to a press release, Bangladesh was recognised in four categories, underscoring its growing prominence in regional and global trade promotion efforts.

The Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) received the "Outstanding Exhibition Organizer" award. The accolade was accepted by EPB Director Mohammad Waresh Hossain and Deputy Director Md Rafiqul Islam in the presence of Bangladesh Consulate's First Secretary (Commercial) in Kunming, Ridwanur Rahman.

In the "Best Exhibitor" category, three Bangladeshi organisations—Aarong, Sustainable Bangladesh and Clay Image—were honoured for their outstanding participation in the expo.

Bangladesh also won awards for "Best Pavilion" and "Best Booth Design", reflecting the quality, innovation and creativity of its national exhibition display.

Deputy Director General of the Commerce Department of Yunnan Province, Sun Ming, attended the closing ceremony as the chief guest and presented the awards.

The expo, which began on June 11 at the Dianchi International Convention & Exhibition Centre, featured Bangladesh as the Theme Country.

Bangladesh's Minister for Commerce, Industries, Textiles and Jute, Khandaker Abdul Muktadir, and Yunnan Governor Wang Yubo jointly inaugurated the Bangladesh Pavilion.

The opening ceremony was attended by a high-level Bangladeshi delegation, including Deputy Speaker Barrister Kaiser Kamal, MPs Akhter Hossain, Md Khaled Hossain Mahbub and Sultana Jesmin, as well as Bangladesh Ambassador to China Md Nazmul Islam.

EPB Vice-Chairman and CEO Mohammad Hasan Arif, the Consul General of Bangladesh in Kunming, senior government officials and business leaders were also present.

Speaking at a side event titled "Big Market for All: Export to China", Hasan Arif highlighted Bangladesh's export potential, investment opportunities and strengthening trade ties with China.

This year marked Bangladesh's largest-ever participation in the expo, with 175 representatives from 101 institutions taking part. The second day of the event was observed as "Bangladesh Day".

Organisers said the expo attracted around 2,300 exhibitors from 68 countries, offering a major platform for trade, investment and economic cooperation across Asia and beyond.