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Six int’l exhibitions on construction, power, water sectors kick off at ICCB
Three-day events bring together more than 200 companies from over 20 countries, showcasing innovations in construction, real estate, renewable energy, lighting and water management
Daily Sun Report, Dhaka
Published: 12 Nov 2026, 03:19 PM
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Six international exhibitions covering the construction, real estate, power, solar energy, lighting and water management sectors began at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in Dhaka on Thursday.
Organised by CEMS-Global USA, the three-day exhibitions will continue until 14 November, remaining open to visitors from 10am to 7pm daily.
The exhibitions are the 31st Build Bangladesh 2026 International Expo, the 25th Real Estate Expo 2026, the 28th Power Bangladesh 2026 International Expo, the 23rd Solar Bangladesh International Expo 2026, the 8th Dhaka International Lighting Expo 2026 and the 8th Water Bangladesh International Expo 2026.
State Minister for Water Resources Forhad Hossain Azad inaugurated the events at Hall 4 of the ICCB. CEMS-Global USA and Asia-Pacific President and Group Managing Director Meherun N Islam chaired the opening ceremony.
Among those attending as special guests were Industries Ministry Additional Secretary Md Rashedul Islam, Commerce Ministry Joint Secretary Mst 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 (Investment Promotion, Research and Policy) Gazi AKM Fazlul Haque.
The opening programme of the Delta Festival of Architecture 2026 was also attended by Archiconnect founder architect Jalal Ahmed, International Finance Corporation consultant on green and resilient buildings ATM Iqbal Chowdhury and festival director architect Tahmida Afroz.
The construction and real estate exhibitions are showcasing construction materials, machinery, technologies, interior and finishing products, and housing projects.
Participating companies in the Build series include Lesso Bangladesh, Kinglong, RR Cable, Zumlayon, SS Limited, Rahim Steel, AKS and Akij Electronics. A Sri Lanka Pavilion has also been set up in Hall 4 with the participation of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board.
The power, solar and lighting exhibitions are highlighting renewable energy, solar power, smart lighting and related technologies.
Notable participants in the Power series include ACI Renewable Energy, Omera, Huawei, Rahimafrooz, Siemens, PDL, Fakir Technologies, UCC, Icon Solar, Grameen Solar, Orbed Green Energy and Filament Engineering.
Water Bangladesh is showcasing technologies and solutions for water purification, wastewater management and smart water management.
More than 200 companies from over 20 countries are participating in the six exhibitions, featuring more than 500 booths and international pavilions.
Organisers expect over 20,000 businesspeople, professionals and visitors to attend during the three-day events.
Meanwhile, the Delta Festival of Architecture 2026 is being held at the ICCB from 12 to 14 November. Its programme includes specialised masterclasses, a panel discussion titled 'Trendsetters of Bangladesh' and presentations of Delta Award-winning and commended projects.