Noah Presley :
The U.S. Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (USBCCI) successfully hosted the 4th USBCCI Business Expo & Global SME Fair 2025 on November 21–22, 2025, at the DoubleTree by Hilton New York LaGuardia Airport in Queens, New York. The two-day international business event brought together industry leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and investors to strengthen bilateral trade and SME development between the United States and Bangladesh.
The opening day began with a formal inauguration attended by prominent guests and dignitaries, including elected officials, business executives, and representatives from leading organizations. The event highlighted the growing potential for collaboration between U.S.-based enterprises and Bangladeshi industries, emphasizing innovation, investment, and cross-border partnership.
Over 40 exhibitors and sponsors participated, including major supporters such as Tikana, Onal Gallant, United Public Adjusters & Appraisers, Guidance Residential, SBA, and Horeca NYC. The expo also featured companies like Citizens Bank, Ahad & Co, Empire State Development, AT&T, Met Council, AMC Law, and Bright Horizon Solutions, showcasing products and services ranging from technology and finance to manufacturing and education.
Day 2 of the event featured the Tech Leaders Forum 2025, which spotlighted innovation and entrepreneurship. The forum, powered by Tabby and CREFIN, included two engaging panel discussions moderated by Ahad Ali, CPA, Founder of Tabby, and Ismail Ahmed, Founder of CREFIN.
The first session, titled “Scaling Smart – How to Get on Investor’s Radar in 2026,” featured insights from Sakib Jamal (Principal, Crossbeam Venture Partners), Hussain M. Elius (Founder, Pathao), Shaira Huda (VP, Startup, JP Morgan), and Syeda Nawroj, Esq. (Founder, Empower Legal Solutions). The second discussion, “Building Bold: Scaling, Failing, and Winning Again,” included Monji Dolon (Founder, Measured), Sufian Chowdhury (Founder, Kinetik), Siam Hossain (Founder, Algorizn), and Shah Paran (Co-Founder, Tabby).
Organized in collaboration with key partners such as the SME Foundation, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, Bronx Chamber of Commerce, Queens Chamber of Commerce, and GCCI, the expo provided valuable opportunities for business networking, knowledge exchange, and strategic growth.
The USBCCI Business Expo & Global SME Fair 2025 successfully demonstrated how innovation, entrepreneurship, and partnership can bridge economies and empower communities. As discussions concluded and new partnerships formed, the event reaffirmed its place as a cornerstone for promoting global trade and small business growth between Bangladesh and the United States.
