Six int’l expos on construction, power, water begin at ICCB

Six international exhibitions highlighting construction, real estate, power, solar energy, lighting and water management began at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in Dhaka on Thursday.
Organised by Conference and Exhibition Management Services (CEMS-Global USA), the three-day exhibitions will continue until 14 November, bringing together more than 200 companies from over 20 countries.
The exhibitions feature over 500 booths and international pavilions, with organisers expecting more than 20,000 businesspeople, professionals and visitors.
State Minister for Water Resources Farhad Hossain Azad attended the inaugural ceremony at Hall 4 of ICCB as the chief guest, while CEMS-Global (USA and Asia-Pacific) President and Group Managing Director Meherun N Islam presided over the event.
The six exhibitions comprise the 31st Build Bangladesh International Exhibition, the 25th Real Estate Expo, the 28th Power Bangladesh International Exhibition, the 23rd Solar Bangladesh International Exhibition, the 8th Dhaka International Lighting Expo and the 8th Water Bangladesh International Expo.
The Build Bangladesh exhibition showcases construction materials, machinery, equipment, building technologies, interior and finishing materials, lifts, HVAC systems and sanitary products.
Notable participants include LESSO Bangladesh, KingLong, R R Kabel, Zoomlion, S S Limited, Rahim Steel, AKS and Akij Electronics. 
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board is also participating with a pavilion at Hall 4, featuring construction materials, technologies and services from Sri Lankan companies.
The Real Estate Expo, meanwhile, brings together real estate companies, investors, professionals and prospective buyers to explore projects and business opportunities.
The power and energy segment features companies including ACI Renewable Energy, Omera, Huawei, Rahimafrooz, Siemens, PDL, Fakir Technologies, UCC Power, Grameen Solar and Orbed Green Energy.
The solar exhibition showcases panels, modules, batteries, inverters, converters, mounting systems and other renewable energy technologies. 
The lighting expo features LED and smart lighting systems, lighting controls, engineering solutions and design-related technologies.
The Water Bangladesh International Expo focuses on water treatment, wastewater management, desalination, water distribution and smart water management solutions.
Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Industries Md Rashedul Islam, Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce Nargis Murshida, Housing and Building Research Institute Director General Dr Mohammad Giasuddin Haider, Sustainable and Renewable Energy Development Authority Member Dr Ashraful Alam and Invest Bangladesh Director General Gazi AKM Fazlul Haque attended the inauguration as special guests.