5th New York International Trade Fair & Chamber Annual Business Expo 2026 and 9th Bangladesh Trade Fair to Be Held Tomorrow

Progga News Desk, New York:
NEW YORK, September 16, 2026: The 5th New York International Trade Fair & Chamber Annual Business Expo 2026 and the 9th Bangladesh Trade Fair 2026 will be held tomorrow, Thursday, September 17, at Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC), 199 Chambers Street, New York, NY 10007, USA.
The event will bring together business leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, representatives of financial institutions, and professionals from Bangladesh, the United States, and other international markets.
The daylong program will begin with the Inaugural Ceremony at 9:30 AM, followed by the Global Investment, Banking, Finance & Remittances Forum 2026 at 11:30 AM. The International Business Excellence Award-2026 will be presented at 3:15 PM.
The event is being organized jointly by the Bangladesh–USA Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BUCCI) and the Greater New York Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with International Trade Fair LLC and USA–Bangladesh Business Links. This year's theme is “Connecting Global Markets, Creating Opportunities for Trade and Investment.”
The Trade Fair initiative began in 2018 with the objective of promoting Bangladeshi products and creating opportunities for businesses to enter international markets. In 2022, it evolved into a broader International Trade Fair, placing greater emphasis on trade, investment, entrepreneurship, and international business connectivity.
This year's event marks the fifth consecutive year of joint organization with the Greater New York Chamber of Commerce, reflecting the organizers' continued commitment to strengthening Bangladesh–U.S. business relations.
Over the years, the Trade Fair has expanded beyond a traditional product exhibition to become a platform for B2B and B2G engagement, business networking, investment discussions, product promotion, financial connectivity, and international partnerships. According to the organizers, previous editions attracted more than 150 companies, 54 distinguished speakers and guests, and approximately 1,800 visitors, highlighting the platform's growing reach and significance.
The Trade Fair also seeks to promote greater economic engagement between the Bangladeshi diaspora in the United States and Bangladesh, including opportunities for investment in Bangladesh. Raising awareness about remittances and encouraging the use of legal, formal, and authorized channels remain important components of the initiative.
The organizers also aim to promote the transition from “Remittance to Investment” by connecting diaspora resources with productive investment opportunities in Bangladesh.
The International Business Excellence Award-2026 will recognize distinguished business leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals for their achievements and contributions in areas including business, investment, technology, finance, professional excellence, and community development.
This year, six distinguished business personalities have been selected for the award. According to the organizers, the recognition honors their outstanding contributions to the business sector and their important role in supporting Bangladesh's economy through foreign currency generation and foreign exchange earnings. Their achievements, the organizers say, reflect the contributions of Bangladeshi entrepreneurs and business leaders to strengthening trade, investment, remittance, and economic cooperation between Bangladesh and the United States.
The organizers emphasize that the Trade Fair is a business-focused, non-political platform dedicated to expanding opportunities in trade, investment, and entrepreneurship. The initiative works with relevant stakeholders in Bangladesh and the United States to create practical opportunities for businesses and strengthen long-term economic cooperation.
This year's event also coincides with the 25th Anniversary of the Greater New York Chamber Annual Business Expo, making the gathering a significant milestone for both partner organizations.
The organizers expect the fifth International Trade Fair to further strengthen commercial connections among Bangladesh, the United States, and global markets, while creating new opportunities for trade, investment, and international business cooperation.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026
Venue: Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC)
199 Chambers Street, New York, NY 10007, USA
Inaugural Ceremony: 9:30 AM
Global Investment, Banking, Finance & Remittances Forum: 11:30 AM
International Business Excellence Award: 3:15 PM
Theme: “Connecting Global Markets, Creating Opportunities for Trade and Investment.”