Mohammad Sharifuzzaman (Special Correspondent) from Barcelona, ​​Spain: The world’s biggest seafood exhibition “Global Seafood Expo 2026” was held in Barcelona, ​​Spain from April 21, 2026 with grand arrangements. More than thousands of companies, exporters, buyers and policymakers from different countries of the world participated in this leading fair of the global seafood industry.

The Bangladesh pavilion was officially inaugurated by Mr. Masudur Rahman, the Honorable Ambassador of Bangladesh to Spain. The expo began on April 21 and ended on April 23. Organized at the Fira premises in Barcelona, ​​08 renowned companies of the country are participating in this international exhibition with the joint cooperation of the Export Promotion Bureau and the Bangladesh Frozen Foods Exporters Association (BFFEA). The Bangladesh Pavilion is jointly organized by the Bangladesh Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) and the Bangladesh Frozen Foods Exporters Association (BFFEA), which has been implemented with the overall support of the Bangladesh Embassy in Spain.

This three-day international event is considered an important platform to showcase new technologies, sustainable production methods and the potential for global market expansion in the seafood sector. Bangladesh has also ensured a significant presence in this year’s expo. The country’s marine fish and shrimp exporting companies are showcasing their products, quality and production processes at international standards. Bangladesh’s stall has already attracted great interest from foreign buyers.

Mr. Masudur Rahman, Honorable Ambassador of Bangladesh to Spain, said, “Participation in such an international fair will play an important role in expanding our export market. It will create opportunities to further increase the demand for Bangladeshi seafood products, especially in the European market.” Bangladeshi entrepreneurs participating in the fair expressed hope that this event will pave the way for new buyer connections, trade agreements and long-term export growth.

The main objective of Bangladesh’s participation in this expo is to strengthen the branding of Bangladesh’s food sector in the international market, create new business opportunities and increase Bangladeshi seafood exports worldwide. The Bangladesh Pavilion is showcasing the country’s high-quality and sustainably sourced seafood products, which is attracting the attention of international buyers and partners.

It is worth noting that this expo is being considered a very significant platform for the international business community in the context of the growing importance of sustainability, quality control and traceability in the global seafood industry.