The 8th Agro Bangladesh International Expo 2025 is set to take place from May 8 to 10, 2025, at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in Dhaka, Bangladesh. This event is scheduled from 10:30 AM to 8:00 PM, with only 31 days left until the start. The expo aims to focus on Bangladesh's agricultural sector, which is a cornerstone of the country's economy.

Bangladesh's agriculture sector is crucial for job creation and adds approximately $50 billion to the country's GDP annually. It is often highlighted as one of the most vital sectors in eradicating poverty and generating employment. The expo will showcase various agricultural technologies such as reapers, axial flow pumps, and seed fertilizer drills. For instance, within just five to six years, seed drills have been used to cultivate over 640 hectares of land for more than 1,300 farmers in the Barisal district alone.

Bangladesh offers numerous advantages for prospective investors, including a robust and affordable labor force, a large and growing domestic market, an improving investment climate, and tax exemptions. The agribusiness sector supports about 100 million people, more than half of Bangladesh's population of 170 million. This highlights the importance of agriculture in ensuring food safety and providing raw materials for multiple manufacturing industries.

According to data from BIDA (Bangladesh Investment Development Authority), which oversees and promotes private investment, the agribusiness sector produces around 70 million metric tons of output annually, mainly rice, potatoes, and sugar crops. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the Agriculture & Fishing sector was US$284.66 million in 2019. To boost investment in this sector, the government has implemented measures such as an 'action plan for the agricultural sector' for the fiscal year 2022-23.

The expo will feature over a hundred exhibiting companies from various countries and will attract thousands of business visitors. While specific numbers are not provided in the given text, it is clear that this event will be a significant platform for networking and business opportunities.

For more information or any queries regarding the expo, interested parties can contact the organizers through various channels including email, WhatsApp, or WeChat.