"We have received tremendous response from the visitors as some one lakh people visited the fair today, " said Ruhul Amin Bhuiyan, chief executive officer of Apan Communications, which sells entry ticket at the fair.

Organisers said only 30 thousand people visited the fair on Saturday.

Cosmetics, imitation products, jewellery, gift items, artificial flower, garments got huge response from the visitors yesterday.

"Today's sales volume is quite impressive," said a salesman of Perfume Chemical Industries Ltd.

"As we offer 30 to 50 percent discount on fashionable shirt, pant and T-shirt at the fair, we have received good response," said a salesperson of Artisti Collection Ltd, a local fashion house.

Besides, stalls of Iran and Pakistan also received good response from young people.

"Iranian and Pakistani imitation jewellery are really attractive," said Zannat Ara Begum, a visitor in the Iranian stall.

Some 421 local and foreign companies are displaying machinery, agriculture equipment, chemicals, allied products, cosmetics, dairy products, electrical and electronic items, food, tableware, melamine, plastic goods, handicrafts, furniture, home appliances, leather and leather goods, footwear, sports goods, building materials, textile and garment products at the fair.

Along with the Bangladeshi companies, 22 foreign companies from the US, Singapore, Italy, South Korea, Pakistan, China, India, Iran, Thailand, Austria and Myanmar are showcasing their products.

Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) and commerce ministry are organising the eleventh version of DITF to help local enterprises expand their business globally.

The month-long exposition, which began on December 10, at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar will remain open to visitors from 10am to 9pm everyday. The entry ticket has been fixed at Tk 10 for adults and Tk 5 for children.