Bangladesh delegation participates in Destination Tripura Business Conclave 2026

A high-level Bangladeshi delegation took part in the Destination Tripura Business Conclave 2026, an investment summit organized by the Government of Tripura, India, on 9–10 July 2026 at the Hapania International Fair Ground in Agartala. The conclave was inaugurated by Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha, who highlighted the state’s growing potential as an investment destination and invited both domestic and international investors to explore emerging business opportunities.

The Bangladesh delegation was led by Mashiur Rahman, President of the India Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industries (IBCCI). The delegation comprised around 20 members, including Al-Amin Chowdhury, Executive Director of HSTC Limited; S. M. Abul Kalam Azad, Secretary General of IBCCI and renowned tourism researcher Prof. A. R. Khan, among other business leaders and professionals.

During the conclave, the Bangladeshi representatives explored potential avenues for trade and investment in Tripura and engaged in discussions aimed at strengthening commercial cooperation between Bangladesh and the northeastern Indian state. They also exchanged views with Tripura’s business community and government officials on enhancing bilateral trade facilitation and fostering closer economic ties.

Sujit Roy, Secretary of the IBCCI Tripura Chapter, played a significant role in facilitating interactions between the Bangladesh delegation and Tripura’s business leaders as well as government representatives.

The two-day conclave brought together nearly 500 delegates, including investors, entrepreneurs, industrialists and government officials from various Indian states and several countries, including Japan, Uzbekistan, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Nepal and Bhutan.

Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha underscored Tripura’s investment potential across a wide range of sectors, including healthcare, tourism, agriculture, horticulture, information technology (IT), bamboo, agarwood, rubber, tea and other emerging industries. He expressed optimism that the conclave would attract investment proposals worth approximately Tk 1 lakh crore.

The event was also attended by several Union Ministers of the Government of India and other senior government officials, reflecting the strategic importance of the initiative in promoting regional economic development and cross-border investment.