Six int’l expos to open 12 Nov at ICCB

Six international exhibitions on construction, real estate, power, solar energy, lighting and water technologies will begin at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in Dhaka on 12 November.

Organised by CEMS-Global USA, the three-day event will run until 14 November, bringing together local and international companies to showcase products, technologies and solutions across the sectors.

The exhibitions will remain open to visitors from 10am to 7pm daily.

The exhibitions will comprise the 31st Build Bangladesh 2026 International Expo and 25th Real Estate Expo 2026 under the Build Series; the 28th Power Bangladesh 2026 International Expo, 23rd Solar Bangladesh International Expo 2026 and 8th Dhaka International Lighting Expo 2026 under the Power Series; and the 8th Water Bangladesh International Expo 2026.

A press conference was held at the CEMS Bangladesh office in Dhaka on Tuesday ahead of the event. Meherun N Islam, president and group managing director of CEMS-Global USA and Asia-Pacific; TanveerQamrul Islam, executive director; Mahmud Riyad Hassan, DGM, marketing and sales, CEMS Bangladesh; and MD Al Amin, AGM, Business Development, CEMS Bangladesh, attended the briefing.

Alongside the exhibitions, the DELTA Award for Architecture and Delta Festival of Architecture will also take place. The initiatives have been jointly organised by ARCHICONNECT, founded by Bangladeshi architect Jalal Ahmed, FIAB, FKIA, and CEMS-Global.

The 31st Build Bangladesh International Expo 2026 will serve as the host platform, with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private-sector arm of the World Bank Group, as the strategic partner.

The Grand Award ceremony of the DELTA Award for Architecture is scheduled for 10 November at Hall 2 of ICCB. The Delta Festival of Architecture will run from 12 to 14 November, featuring masterclasses, Trendsetter sessions, focus groups and digital presentations of award-winning projects.

The Build Series will showcase construction materials, machinery and equipment, building technologies, interior and finishing materials, lifts, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems, and sanitary ware. A Sri Lanka Pavilion will also feature companies participating through the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB).

The Power Series will highlight technologies for power generation and transmission, renewable energy and energy management, alongside solar panels, modules, batteries, inverters, converters and mounting systems. The lighting exhibition will feature LED and smart lighting, lighting control systems and related engineering and design technologies.

The Water Bangladesh International Expo will showcase solutions for water treatment, wastewater management, purification, desalination, distribution and smart water management.

According to the organisers, more than 200 companies from over 20 countries will participate, with over 500 booths and international pavilions. More than 20,000 visitors from relevant industries are expected to attend. Seminars and knowledge-sharing sessions will also be held alongside the exhibitions.

The organisers said the event would provide a platform for local and international companies, businesspeople, engineers, architects and other professionals to exchange knowledge, explore technologies and establish business contacts.