Bangladesh Innovation Fair 2026 opens in Dhaka

DHAKA, Sept. 12 (Xinhua) -- The Bangladesh Innovation Fair 2026, a national event to showcase and advance new ideas and technologies, opened in Dhaka on Saturday.

This photo taken on Aug. 9, 2024 shows a street view in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Bangladeshi economist Muhammad Yunus took oath as the head of the country's interim government here on Thursday. (Photo: Xinhua)

With the theme "Innovate to Market," the three-day fair is designed to strengthen Bangladesh's innovation ecosystem by connecting local talent with industry, capital, knowledge and opportunities.

It brings together innovators, researchers, universities, startups, industries, investors, financial institutions, government and development partners to create pathways for innovation to move beyond laboratories and prototypes into practical application, enterprise and markets.

More than 1,000 innovations in technology, business, education, health, agriculture, environment, and other sectors were showcased at the fair.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman inaugurated the fair. In his speech, he stressed the importance of turning home-grown innovations into commercial products and connecting them directly with the market.