Malaysia Halal Trade Fair: Bangladeshi Firm Secures $2 Million Orders, Six Companies Participate

Dhaka, September 29, 2026 — Six Bangladeshi companies and the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) participated in the 22nd edition of the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS), held from September 23 to 26 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre. One Bangladeshi firm secured $2 million in export orders at the trade fair.

📊 Fair Details

• 🌏 Event: 22nd Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS)
• 🌏 Dates: September 23-26, 2026
• 🌏 Venue: Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre
• 🌏 Bangladesh participants: 6 companies + EPB
• 🌏 Orders secured: $2 million (by one Bangladeshi firm)
• 🌏 Performance: exceeded target

🧀 Bangladesh's Halal Sector Potential

Bangladesh has significant untapped potential in the global halal market:

• 🧀 Global halal market size: approximately $5.2 trillion globally (TBS data)
• 🧀 Bangladesh's current halal exports: approximately $1 billion
• 🧀 Bangladesh's potential: $125 billion (FE analysis)
• 🧀 Key halal sectors: food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, logistics, finance, tourism
• 🧀 Advantage: Muslim-majority country with established halal certification infrastructure

💼 Why Halal Trade Fairs Matter

Halal trade fairs like MIHAS are critical for Bangladeshi exporters because:

• 🤝 Market access — connecting with halal buyers from Malaysia, Indonesia, Middle East, and globally
• 🤝 Brand building — showcasing Bangladeshi halal products to international buyers
• 🤝 Networking — establishing distribution partnerships
• 🤝 Market intelligence — understanding global halal market trends
• 🤝 Certification recognition — building acceptance of Bangladeshi halal certification

🌏 Malaysia As A Halal Market Hub

Malaysia is a global leader in halal certification and trade:

• 🇲🇾 Malaysia halal certification — globally recognised standard
• 🇲🇾 MIHAS — one of the world's largest halal trade fairs
• 🇲🇾 Halal industry ecosystem — Malaysia has a developed halal supply chain infrastructure
• 🇲🇾 Bangladesh-Malaysia FTA — under negotiation (target: December 2027)

📜 Looking Ahead

For Bangladesh's halal sector, the $2 million in orders from MIHAS demonstrates real market demand. Key next steps include:

• 📝 Scaling halal exports — from $1 billion to a larger market share
• 📝 Halal certification strengthening — building international recognition
• 📝 Halal ecosystem development — dedicated authority sought by industry bodies
• 📝 Malaysia FTA — leveraging the forthcoming agreement for preferential access
• 📝 Product diversification — beyond food into pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and services

The MIHAS success provides a concrete example of how Bangladesh can convert its halal market potential into actual export earnings — supporting the broader export diversification agenda and reducing reliance on the RMG sector.