17/05/2026
IBCCI President Attends the SAFE HVAC-R and Cold Chain Expo 2026
A three-day international exhibition titled “SAFE HVAC-R and Cold Chain 2026” began on Thursday at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in Dhaka. Savor International Limited has organised the event and features the latest technologies, products, and innovations in the HVAC-R and cold chain sectors.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir, adviser to the prime minister on finance and planning, as the chief guest. In his speech, he stated that the government plans to simplify tax policies and investment regulations to create a more business-friendly environment for both local and foreign investors. He also mentioned that by eliminating market irregularities and ensuring transparency, Bangladesh has the potential to emerge as one of the world’s leading investment destinations in the future. Referring to investment trends in Vietnam and Indonesia, he expressed optimism that Bangladesh could soon become a major regional investment hub. He further invited international investors, especially from Türkiye, to expand their investment activities in Bangladesh. The organisers said the exhibition aims to create opportunities for networking, collaboration, and exchange of experience among local and foreign investors, entrepreneurs, industry experts, and policymakers. The event is also expected to help attract new investment and expand business opportunities in the HVAC-R and cold chain industries. Among others present at the event were Bilal Belyurt, commercial counsellor, the Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye in Dhaka; Li Xiao, director, Yunnan Commercial Representative Office in Bangladesh; Lutfar Rahman Talukder, president, Bangladesh Air-Conditioning Equipment Importers Association (BAEIA); Md Moshiur Rahman, president, India-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IBCCI); Anwar Shahid, president, Bangladesh Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BMCCI); Anwarul Islam, president, Bangladesh Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Merchants Association (BRAMA); Al Emran Hossain, president, ASHRAE Bangladesh Chapter and Bangladesh Green Building Academy; Md Hasmotuzzaman, former president, ASHRAE Bangladesh Chapter; and Md Faizul Alam, managing director, Savor International Limited.
Secretary General of the India-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry, S M Abul Kalam Azad, also attended the programme alongside the president. IBCCI participated in the Expo as a Knowledge Partner.
In his speech, Md Moshiur Rahman emphasized the importance of regional business cooperation and technology exchange between Bangladesh and India. He highlighted the significant role of HVAC-R and cold chain technologies in promoting industrial growth, sustainable infrastructure development, and supply chain efficiency.
He also appreciated the organisers for successfully arranging the international exhibition and expressed his best wishes for the event’s success. IBCCI’s participation in the Expo reflects the organisation’s continued commitment to strengthening bilateral trade, industrial collaboration, and economic cooperation between Bangladesh and India.