The High Commission of India in Bangladesh hosted the Seminar on Indian Defence Equipment in Dhaka which was attended by 12 Indian firms. Aim of the seminar was to pursue further cooperation between India and Bangladesh in the field of defence technologies.
Ekushey Book Fair which is the biggest and longest book fair is organised every year in February commemorating the martyrs of the language movement during which eight people laid down their lives. It is being set up in Bangla Academy premises in Dhaka,Bangladesh this year.