Bangladesh : Nilphamari holds month long exhibition
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Ardine [2011-05-20]
Nilphamari, district in Northern Bangladesh is holding a month long exhibition, the Nilphamari Industry and Trade Fair 2008, which began at local municipality ground on January 25.
The fair was inaugurated by the Khondokar Md Mokhlesur Rahman, deputy commissioner of Nilphamari, who was also the chief guest. The event was organized by the Nilphamari Chamber of Commerce and Industry and was presided over by President Shohel Parvez.
The distinguished guests present on the occasion were Dewan Kamal Ahmed, chairman, Nilphamari Municipality, Zainal Abedin, secretary general, Nilphamari District Sports Association, Abdul Wahed Sarker, executive member of Nilphamari Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Meer Selim Faruque, convenor of fair preparation committee, along with others.
According to the chief guest Nilphamari is a backward district and such trade and business areas would help develop it.
The establishment of cottage and medium industries would generate employment opportunity for the youth of the district.
About 200 small and medium size stalls of handicrafts, jute and jute goods, and pottery have been set up here. It also has entertainment facilities for children like jatra, circus and puppet show.