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AHCAB Expo Aims to Attract Major Domestic and Foreign Investment in the Livestock Sector

The three-day “6th AHCAB International Expo 2026” is set to be held to expand domestic and foreign investment and accelerate sustainable growth in Bangladesh’s animal health, fisheries, and livestock sectors.

Organized by the Animal Health Companies Association of Bangladesh (AHCAB) under the slogan “Healthy Animals, Prosperous Nation,” the international exhibition will take place from January 8 to 10 at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB), located along the Purbachal Express Highway in the capital.

This year’s expo will see participation from 14 countries. Aimed at creating new opportunities for international trade, technology exchange, and investment cooperation in the animal health and fisheries sectors, the event will feature 128 foreign stalls and 65 international exhibitors. Alongside them, leading local institutions will showcase their modern products, technologies, and services.

To share details of the expo, AHCAB organized a press conference on Monday at the Tofazzal Hossain Manik Mia Hall of the National Press Club. Those present included AHCAB President Sayem Ul Haque, Secretary Md. Anwar Hossain, Vice President Dr. S. M. F. Abdus Sabur, Joint Secretary Dr. Mohammad Sarwar Jahan, Treasurer Dr. Md. Mozammel Haque Khan, Organizing Secretary Mohammad Rashedul Zakir, Executive Members Md. Mosleh Uddin, Mohammad Tariq, Tarek Mahmud Khan, Md. Taslim Khan, Khandaker Rakibul Islam, Consultant Kaniz Fatema, and Munna Raihan, President of the Fisheries and Livestock Journalists Forum (FLJF).

It was announced at the press conference that the expo will be inaugurated on January 8 at 3:00 pm. Adviser to the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, Farida Akhter, will inaugurate the event as the chief guest.

The written statement at the press conference was presented by AHCAB’s IT and Media Affairs Convener, Mohammad Rashedul Zakir. He said that exhibitors from 14 countries, including China, India, Egypt, Romania, Turkey, and Vietnam, are participating in the expo with 128 foreign stalls and 65 international exhibitors. At the same time, leading local companies from the animal health and fisheries sectors will present their products and innovations.

He noted that a healthy fisheries and livestock sector ensures safe and nutritious food, creates employment, and strengthens rural livelihoods. This sector plays a crucial role in poverty reduction and national development. At the same time, healthy companion animals have a positive impact on people’s physical and mental well-being and contribute significantly to the economy.

Mohammad Rashedul Zakir added that the exhibition will showcase modern vaccines, medicines, feed solutions, diagnostics, and new technologies. In addition, seminars and knowledge-based discussions will be held with the participation of local and international experts on animal health, sustainable development, and global trade. The expo will function as an integrated platform for building connections among farmers, veterinarians, agribusiness leaders, and policymakers, while also creating opportunities to foster an investment-friendly environment through constructive dialogue with policymakers and regulatory authorities.

AHCAB President Sayem Ul Haque said that AHCAB began its journey in 2003 with 18 organizations. Currently, the association has nearly 800 registered members, with more than 400 active members.

He added that AHCAB works regularly with various government institutions, including the National Board of Revenue (NBR), the Department of Livestock Services, the Department of Fisheries, and the Ministry of Commerce. To ensure sectoral discipline and transparency, a code of conduct has been formulated. Since 2012, AHCAB has been organizing international expos regularly with participation from countries around the world.

Speakers at the press conference expressed hope that the “6th AHCAB International Expo 2026” would become a significant milestone for Bangladesh’s animal health and livestock sectors, opening up new horizons for investment, innovation, and sustainable growth.

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