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Published : 12 Jul 2026, 07:22 PM
The Indonesian Embassy in Dhaka, in collaboration with the Indonesia Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IBCCI), says it is helping Bangladesh expand its footprint in the fast-growing global halal industry.
The embassy and IBCCI facilitated the participation of Bangladeshi businesses in the D-8 Halal Expo 2026 in Indonesia, reads a media statement.
The five-day exhibition, aimed at strengthening economic cooperation, promoting the halal industry, and fostering greater trade and investment among D-8 member countries, ended on Saturday.
The embassy says it in association with the business body continues to strengthen economic relations between Indonesia and Bangladesh.
“Through close coordination with different stakeholders in Bangladesh, the embassy successfully facilitated the participation of 22 companies and institutions from Bangladesh, with a delegation of approximately 40 business representatives,” reads the statement.
Their participation, it says, reflects the strong interest of the Bangladeshi private sector in expanding business networks and exploring cooperation opportunities with Indonesian partners and other D-8 member countries.
The IBCCI also helped set up the Bangladesh Pavilion which displayed products from Bangladeshi companies and small and medium-sized enterprises.
The pavilion served as a strategic platform to showcase Bangladesh's export potential and further strengthen bilateral trade ties.
Indonesian Ambassador to Bangladesh Listyowati, identified by a single name, and IBCCI president Mohammed Riyadh Ali were present during the inauguration of the Bangladesh Pavilion.
The envoy also met with Bangladeshi exhibitors and business representatives to facilitate business matchmaking and explore further opportunities for trade, investment, and broader economic cooperation between Indonesia and Bangladesh.
The IBCCI booth was also visited by Indonesian Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, and Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Indonesia Muhammad Anis Matta.
The Bangladeshi companies and brands that took part in the exhibition include Meghna Group of Industries, PRAN-RFL Group, Akij Food and Beverages, and ILLYEEN.
The companies demonstrated the commitment of Bangladesh's private sector to expanding regional business partnerships, particularly in the halal industry, food and beverages, fashion, manufacturing, and consumer goods sectors.
Their participation is expected to generate concrete business opportunities, enhance bilateral trade, and strengthen business connectivity between Indonesia and Bangladesh.
The exhibition may also help create new opportunities for Bangladeshi companies for partnerships with Indonesian and other D-8 business communities.
Indonesia is the incumbent chair of the D-8 Organisation for Economic Cooperation, while Bangladesh is a member.
