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Bangladeshi mangoes, jackfruit, fresh vegetables, and other agricultural products proudly displayed in supermarkets in Japan, Malaysia, London, or at retail outlets in Toronto, Canada—do you think this is really possible?

Absolutely, it is!

However, success requires following the right process and having proper guidance.

To help you understand the complexities of the Fresh Fruits, Vegetables, and Non-Traditional Products Export Business and develop the knowledge and confidence needed to become a successful exporter, Business Sheba is organizing a full-day offline workshop.

Workshop Details

• Course Fee: BDT 2,250
• Date: Friday, 4 September 2026
• Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Format: Full-day offline workshop
• Venue: Singapore Bangkok Market, Agrabad, Chattogram
• bKash: 01864-314771 (Personal)
• Registration: https://forms.gle/hSVaPKTtKzz1QDZb8
• For any questions or additional information, please call: 01864-314771

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Shataranji is one of the most prestigious and highly promising products in Bangladesh's handicraft export sector. Due to its eco-friendly nature and aesthetic appeal, these products are in high demand across Europe, America, Japan, and many other international markets.

Bangladeshi products are steadily expanding into the global market, contributing significantly to the country's foreign currency earnings. Some of our major export products include:

• Registration: https://forms.gle/xXR8u5UZw8jwVQQi9
• 💰 Course Fee: BDT 3,000
• 📅 Date: 14–15 August 2026 (Friday & Saturday)
• ⏰ Time: 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
• 🎟️ bKash (Send Money): 01864314771
• 📍 Venue: Kabyakus Super Market, Kawran Bazar, Dhaka
• 📞 For any inquiries: 01864-314771
• 🍎 Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
• 🎓 Certificates will be awarded to all participants.

Our sole mission is to introduce Bangladesh's traditional and locally made products to the international market. The more products created by our local entrepreneurs and artisans are exported, the more foreign currency the country will earn. This will create employment opportunities and strengthen Bangladesh's economy.

Currently, sample development for carpets and table mats is underway to meet the specific requirements of a buyer from France.

Shataranji is a proud and highly promising product within Bangladesh's handicraft export sector. Being eco-friendly and aesthetically pleasing, such products enjoy strong demand across the globe, including in Europe, America, and Japan.

Bangladeshi products are expanding into the global market boosting the nation's foreign exchange earnings. Our primary export offerings include:

• Table mats and runner mats
• A variety of eco-friendly jute-crafted products

Our singular mission is to introduce local and traditional Bangladeshi products to the international arena. The more products crafted by our domestic entrepreneurs and artisans are exported, the more foreign currency will flow into the economy, generating employment and strengthening Bangladesh's economic foundation.

A pack of 6 areca nut leaf plates is selling for 4 Euros in a French supermarket!

This photo was sent as a sample by one of our buyers based in France. It proves that the global market demand for eco-friendly and natural products is growing day by day.

This presents a massive business opportunity for non-resident Bangladeshis living abroad.

By understanding local market demand and starting a venture with high-quality Bangladeshi products such as areca nut leaf plates, handicrafts, jute goods, ready-made garments, agricultural products, or other eco-friendly items building a successful business is entirely achievable.

Business Seba provides end-to-end support from product sourcing, manufacturer matching, and quality control to export documentation and final shipment right from Bangladesh.

Are you living abroad and looking to start a business with Bangladeshi products?

Yes, absolutely! Your ready-made garments, handicrafts, agro-processed foods, vegetables, or other non-traditional products can also carve out a place in the international market—with the right knowledge and proper guidance.

Registration Link:

Course Details

• Course Fee: 1,680 BDT
• Dates: July 31 (Friday) and August 1 (Saturday), 2026
• Time: 8:30 PM to 11:00 PM
• Platform: Online (Zoom)
• bKash: (Personal)

For any inquiries, please call us at:

Many people have been expressing interest to us in joining a business tour to China's Canton Fair. Considering your convenience, if Business Seba organizes a completely free offline seminar on the Canton Fair at Karwan Bazar, Dhaka, would you participate?

The seminar will cover:

• How to participate in the Canton Fair
• Business visa and registration process
• Which types of products are available in each phase
• Planning for factory and wholesale market visits
• Strategies for working directly with manufacturers
• Q&A session and detailed discussion about the business tour

The potential for the RMG sector in the Middle East is very strong, with the demand for Bangladeshi ready-made garments increasing particularly in Saudi Arabia. At the same time, the Government of Bangladesh is also encouraging businesses to export to the Saudi market.

Currently, many expatriates are working with ready-made garment wholesale operations in Saudi Arabia, and many have started manufacturing products in Bangladesh to sell through their own brands or wholesale networks there.

The ready-made garments in the picture are undergoing QC (Quality Control). They are being manufactured according to the requirements of an expatriate living in Saudi Arabia.

If you are a manufacturer, please send the following information to Business Sheba's inbox:

• Company name, factory address, and mobile number
• Product photos

Today's shipment is to Doha, Qatar.

Applications are now open for the National SME Entrepreneur Award!

If you are a micro, small, or medium entrepreneur, apply now for the National SME Entrepreneur Award and grab the opportunity to showcase your initiative at the national level.

Apply here:
https://forms.gle/kMBkqTp92AaNXSEz5

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The official export of canned corn food products has officially begun from Spain Bangladesh Agro Industries established through a joint venture between Bangladesh and Spain in Parbatipur, Dinajpur.

High-yielding corn produced by local farmers is being processed with modern technology and is now reaching the European market under the "Made in Bangladesh" identity.

This is not just an export activity it has opened new horizons of possibility for the agriculture, industry, employment, and local economy of Dinajpur.

At the same time, it sends a strong message regarding the growing acceptance of Bangladesh's agro-processed food products in the international market.

Such successes in Bangladesh's agricultural and food processing industries will create new export markets in the future and play a vital role in earning foreign currency for the country.

Bangladesh is moving forward from local production to the global market.

Amidst increasing competition in the global market, rising production costs, and pressures in export markets, the government has decided to continue cash incentives for exporters, serving as a positive signal for the export community.

Agriculture, Leather, Light Engineering, and Halal Meat Sectors to Receive Maximum 10%

To maintain competitiveness in export trade, Bangladesh Bank has decided to continue cash support (export incentives) across 43 sectors for the 2026–27 fiscal year.

• 10% Highest Cash Assistance: Will be received by diversified jute goods, leather goods, agricultural and agro-processed products, potatoes, light engineering products, 100% halal meat and meat products, and accumulator battery export sectors.
• Frozen Fish & Shrimp: Cash assistance ranging from 4% to 8% (based on the ice glaze coating) will be provided for frozen shrimp exports, and 1.5% to 3.5% for other frozen fish exports.
• 8% Incentives: Allocated for carbon produced from jute sticks, jute particle boards, paper, seeds, furniture, agar-attar, and various specialized export products.
• 5% to 6% Cash Support: Maintained for several sectors including plastic products, ships, PET bottles and flakes, pharmaceuticals, software, ITES, motorcycles, photovoltaic modules, ceramics, galvanized sheets, and consumer electronics.
• Ready-Made Garments (RMG) Sector: Various support measures continue, including an additional 3% for small and medium industries, 2% for exports to new markets, 0.30% special cash assistance, and an additional 0.50% for exports to the European region.

The demand for handmade crafts and handicrafts made in Bangladesh is currently at its peak! Did you know that our country's products are now regularly exported to:

• Japan, Australia, and North America
• European countries: Spain, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Italy
• Various countries in the Middle East

The best news is that there are currently attractive government incentives in this sector, providing major support for new entrepreneurs.

How to Find Foreign Buyers

Finding the right buyer is the core key to the export business. Some effective channels include:

• Trade Fairs: Participating in domestic and international fairs organized by the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) to connect directly with buyers.
• B2B Platforms: Showcasing your products on global platforms like Alibaba or TradeIndia.
• Online Marketing: Reaching buyers directly by sharing professional catalogs on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.

Risks to Be Aware of Before Exporting

Although it is a profitable business, it is wise to proceed with an understanding of practical risks:

1. Quality and Standards: Foreign buyers do not compromise on quality. Poor finishing can lead to order cancellations as well as damage the country's reputation.
2. Time Management: Delayed shipments can result in heavy financial penalties. Therefore, maintaining strict adherence to production and delivery schedules is mandatory.
3. Payment Risk: Ensuring payment security is crucial when dealing with new buyers. You should avoid taking major risks without advance payment or a reliable Letter of Credit (LC) through trusted channels.

With proper planning and guaranteed quality, Bangladeshi handicrafts can become the ultimate milestone for our business.

Do you know what Global G.A.P is? What is safe crop or agricultural product certification? How can one obtain this certificate? What are the advantages of this certificate in agricultural product export? What requirements must be followed to obtain a G.A.P certificate?

Covering all these comprehensive topics—including the export market for fruits and vegetables, contract farming, buyer finding, export documentation, and export challenges—Business Seba is organizing a 2-Day Offline Training Program.

• Registration: https://forms.gle/xXR8u5UZw8jwVQQi9
• Course Fee: 3,250 BDT
• Dates: July 17–18, 2026 (Friday and Saturday)
• Time: 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
• bKash: [Payment details available upon registration]
• Venue: Kabyakos Super Market, Kawran Bazar, Dhaka
• For any inquiries, contact: 01864-314771
• Lunch and snacks will be provided.
• Certificates will be awarded to all participants.

We take full responsibility for exporting your handmade dolls and toys to international markets.

Tomorrow at 9:00 PM, a completely free online Zoom seminar will be held on the process of exporting Bangladeshi vegetables and processed foods to the international market.

Many of us have been working on exporting jackfruit from Bangladesh to China.In particular, expatriate Bengali brothers in China have made significant contributions, alongside many others working on the export of new products from Bangladesh.Jackfruit is a neglected fruit in Bangladesh; hopefully, within the next couple of years, we will earn foreign currency through the fair pricing of jackfruit, InshaAllah.

• 90 metric tons of jute rolls were exported to Nepal through the Banglabandha land port.

Bangladesh Bank has opened up alternative financing paths outside of L/C (Letter of Credit) in international trade. Now, international trade will be easier, faster, and more competitive.

Bangladeshi mangoes are extremely delicious and sweet. However, the problem is that our mangoes are mostly consumed seasonally. Compared to massive production, there are no significant arrangements for fruit processing other than the immediate consumption of ripe mangoes. Some companies make juice and fruit bars, but their fruit purity is 5–10% or even less (a BSTI test showed it was down to 2.5%). As a result, they have failed to create demand and appeal in the market. We also lack a processing-centric global mango market. Bangladesh has no presence in the massive global ice cream industry, which requires huge quantities of mangoes. Branding for our mangoes is absent. A few mangoes go to Bangladeshi community shops abroad, but international buyers are very rare.

The Supply Chain Bottleneck

The core issue lies in the supply chain. There is no processing infrastructure capable of handling seasonal production spikes, and whatever exists has such low fruit purity that it fails to gain acceptance among international retail or food industry buyers.

This year, an air cargo freight crisis has added to the burden. Due to increased cargo fares, mangoes abroad cost 10 Euros or more per kilogram. Non-premium, medium-quality mangoes cost 10 Euros per kg—which is quite high for the European middle class and could consequently reduce total sales volume.

Today's workshop in Kawran Bazar regarding Bangladesh's product export activities in the international market is currently ongoing.

Another significant milestone has been achieved in Bangladesh's export sector with the export of potatoes from Chattogram Port to Benin in West Africa for the first time.

For the first time in the country's history, a potato shipment has been exported from the Chattogram seaport to the West African nation of Benin. This is not just an entry into a new market, but it has opened up a new horizon of possibilities for the export of Bangladeshi agricultural products. It can be said that this is the first commercial shipment of Bangladeshi potatoes to the African continent, as there was no prior record of potato consignments being exported from Bangladesh to any African country.

This export proves that Bangladeshi potatoes are now capable of establishing a competitive position not only in South Asia or the Middle East, but also in distant African markets. Through the expansion into new markets, farmers, exporters, and the national economy will all benefit.

Bangladeshi potatoes are now on their way to Africa marking the dawn of a new horizon in agricultural exports.

When we talk about exports from Bangladesh, the first thing that comes to mind is the Ready-Made Garments (RMG) sector. But did you know? To reduce sole reliance on traditional items like ready-made garments and raw jute, the government is currently placing heavy emphasis on exporting non-traditional goods.

Currently, this is one of our primary and most promising sectors for earning foreign currency! More than 300 non-traditional products are now regularly exported from Bangladesh to various countries around the world.

• Success in the European Market: Various non-traditional products are consistently reaching Europe from Bangladesh. For example, sheep wool blankets from Rajshahi are exported to the European market every year!
• Global E-Commerce Access: Jute products, Nakshi Kantha, and various handicrafts are reaching global buyers directly through platforms like Etsy, Amazon Handmade, and Faire.

We lag slightly behind in competition with neighboring countries primarily due to a lack of adequate understanding regarding international markets for non-traditional products and proper product selection.