The five-day 21st National Furniture Fair 2026 on Tuesday officially began at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in Dhaka.
Organized by the Bangladesh Furniture Shilpa Malik Samity (BFSMS), the fair is managed overall by Design and Technology Centre (DTC).
This year, 44 leading furniture companies are showcasing their products and designs across 323 stalls. Participating brands include Akhtar, Hatil, Brothers, Nadia, Ayoto, Omega, JMG, Navana, Athenus, Partex, Regal and Legasis. The fair exclusively features furniture manufactured in Bangladesh, with discounts of up to 15 percent for customers. A children’s art competition is also being held as part of the opening-day activities.
Mohammad Hasan Arif, Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB), attended as Chief Guest. Special Guests included Md. Fazlul Haque, Administrator of FBCCI, and Dr. K. M. Akhtaruzzaman, President of the Bangladesh Furniture Exporters Association. Selim H. Rahman, Chairman of BFSMS, presided over the ceremony.
Chief Guest Mohammad Hasan Arif said, “Our furniture industry has significant potential. By focusing on quality and design and reaching new export markets, the sector can make an even greater contribution to the national economy.”
BFSMS Chairman Selim H. Rahman said, “To move the industry forward, we need to invest in quality, design and technology while improving access to finance and developing a skilled workforce.”
Alhaj Sheikh Abdul Awal, Vice Chairman of BFSMS and Convener of the Fair Committee, said, “The fair gives our manufacturers a valuable opportunity to showcase their latest designs directly to consumers, while helping buyers compare brands and find furniture that suits their needs.”
The fair will remain open from 27 to 31 October, daily from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, across Hall 2 (Pushpoguchcho), Hall 3 (Rajdarshan) and Hall 4 (Nabaratri) at ICCB. Entry is free for all visitors. Design and Technology Centre (DTC) is responsible for the overall management of the fair. The media partners are ATN Bangla, Kalbela and Access Infotech.