The fourth edition of Bangladesh Denim Expo began yesterday at International Convention City Bashundhara. Forty-nine companies from 13 countries are showcasing their products at the two-day fair. Of the participating companies, 37 are from India, Pakistan, Thailand, Brazil, China, Germany, Italy, Japan and Singapore, and the rest are local firms. “Bangladesh has become a lucrative destination for denim buyers due to competitive prices and high quality of products,” says Mostafiz Uddin, organiser of the show and managing director of Denim Expert Ltd.