Bangladesh is in commercial aquaculture since many decades now, millions of people living on fish farming and trade. The country has observed a significant surge in aquatic production over the years, primarily driven by aquaculture. It has emerged as a leading job creator in Bangladesh, as the sector requires significant manpower involvement throughout its value chain. Success of aquaculture practice made aquatic products one of the primary source of animal protein in the country.
Bangladesh has ranked 3rd for “Inland fish capture production” and 5th for “Aquaculture production” in the world in FAO’s State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2022, although the country is just shy of 148 thousand square kilometers by area and smaller in size than the half of Vietnam.
With all these amazing achievements, Bangladesh have never had any international aquaculture and seafood show of her own. Finally the wait is over, Bangladesh is going to have her first ever international aquaculture and seafood show which is scheduled for October 19th – 21st at the Bangabandhu International Convention Centre (BICC).
The Bangladesh Aquaculture and Seafood Show (BIASS) 2023 is jointly organized by the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock (MoFL), the Department of Fisheries (DoF), the Ministry of Commerce (MoC), the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), the Bangladesh Frozen Foods Exporters Association, and Solidaridad.
Organizing authorities made a press conference earlier in June 2023 of its inception and now expo website is live, registration is open in categories. According to the website, it’s a B2B expo and the event aims to facilitate business development, foster new partnerships and collaborations, and keep participants updated on the latest industry trends.
Registration is open for delegates, exhibitors and students with certain fees. Stall space seekers can also directly contact through the website and proceed to the registration like other categories.
| Registration Type | Bangladesh (BDT) | Overseas (USD) |
| Delegate Registration | 2,000 | 50 |
| Exhibitors Registration | 2,000 | 50 |
| Student Registration | 500 | 15 |
Bangladesh International Aquaculture and Seafood Show
EVENT DATES, HOURS & VENUE LAYOUT
19-21 OCTOBER 2023
19 October 2023 – Welcome Dinner – 18:00-22:00
20 October 2023 – Opening Ceremony – 10:00-12:30
20 October 2023 – The Expo – 12:30-17:00
21 October 2023 – The Expo – 10:00-17:00
21 October 2023 – Closing Program – 18:00-22:00
Organizers anticipate, Bangladesh International Aquaculture and Seafood Show (BIASS) 2023 will bring together aquaculture and seafood companies, practitioners, seafood processors and exporters, researchers and academicians, government agencies and policymakers, investors and financial institutions, farmers, as well as international buyers and exporters. These targeted participants will join the event to expand their networks, exchange knowledge, explore business opportunities, showcase their products and services, collaborate with stakeholders, influence policies, and contribute to the growth and sustainability of Bangladesh’s aquaculture and seafood industries.
