Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) in cooperation with Centre for International Private Enterprise (CIPE), an affiliate of the US Chamber of Commerce, is organising |he exposition at DCCI auditorium.

State Minister for Cultural Affairs Selima Rahman formally inaugurated the exhibition. She also handed over awards to two women entrepreneurs for their outstanding performance.

Speaking at the inaugural function, she said it is not possible to achieve development of the coun|ry without engaging women in the development process.

"The exhibition will help create a new market for the women for their products," she said.

DCCI President Fazle RM Hasan said the main purpose of the exposition is to encourage the women to develop their entrepreneurship and strengthen their position in the international arena.

"Through participating in the exhibition the women entrepreneurs will be able to meet potential buyers, understand marke| trend and schedule their marke| plans," he said.

A total of 31 women entrepreneurs are displaying their products that include handicrafts, food and food items, home textiles, saree, leather goods and dry flowers.