The Africa Bangladesh Trade Show & Business Summit 2025 concluded in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, marking a milestone in advancing bilateral trade, investment, and long-term economic cooperation between Bangladesh and the African continent.
The three-day event, held on November 12-14, brought together senior government officials, business leaders, investors, and industry stakeholders from multiple African countries and Bangladesh.
Co-organized by the Embassy of Bangladesh in Ethiopia and the Africa Bangladesh Business Forum (ABBF), the summit served as a high-level platform to strengthen commercial ties and expand market access across key sectors such as ICT, pharmaceuticals, plastics, jute, textiles, and chemicals.
The Bangladeshi delegation visited key Ethiopian landmarks, including Meskel Square, Adwa Museum, Friendship Park, and Entoto Park.
The day concluded with a reception dinner at the Bangladesh House, hosted by the Ambassador of Bangladesh to Ethiopia, which set a warm and collaborative tone for the days ahead.
The main event took place on 13 November 2025 at the De Leopol International Hotel under the theme: “Your Gateway to Africa – Connect | Trade | Grow.”
A major highlight of the summit was the official launch of Kingmansa.com, the first-ever B2B marketplace dedicated to connecting African and Bangladeshi businesses.
The platform was designed to streamline cross-border trade and solve key challenges in payments, logistics, and supply chain coordination, representing a breakthrough in digital trade infrastructure between the two regions.
The trade exhibition featured 40 Bangladeshi companies and attracted nearly 1,000 visitors, showcasing innovative products and services to African buyers and investors.
Distinguished speakers shared insights on strengthening Africa–Bangladesh economic collaboration, including Yidenekachew Worku, state minister of trade and regional cooperation, Ambassador Dewano Keder, director general for Middle East, Asia, and Pacific Affairs, Air Vice Marshal Sitwat Nayeem, ambassador of Bangladesh to Ethiopia, Zahirul Haq, president of ABBF, and Brigadier General GM Shariful Islam, Defence Attaché of Bangladesh to Ethiopia.
On November 14, delegates visited the Kilinto Special Economic Zone and Gada Special Economic Zone to explore Ethiopia’s industrial ecosystem, export infrastructure, and investment prospects.
Additional visits to Bishoftu and Kuriftu Water Park showcased the nation’s tourism, development, and regional growth potential.
