With monsoon almost over, Made In Bangladesh recently organised a three-day event titled, 'Monsoon Meet-up', to celebrate the last few days of the season. 

The event was organised to showcase local businesses. Originators Khaled Mahmud and Kazi Monirul Kabir believe small business are a massive source of strength to the economy. MIB holds meet-ups every two months, but it was during this event that they invited local brands to promote their products for the first time: Small like Wearhouse, Pretty Shitty Art, The Flourist, Nuzart and many more participated in the event. Made In Bangladesh also has their own shop which displays products all year round at their studio. 

In the three-day event MIB released their latest monsoon collection, introducing waterproof products, in monsoon colours of grey and blue. Products include backpacks, kit bags and handbags.  

The main highlight of the meet-up was the relaunching of AJO - a well known cafe - which has been closed for about a year. The cafe relauched with some of its best signature dishes.  

The event was held in Dhanmondi and was received well by those attending. The event hosted about five thousand people over the three days. The MIB spirit is hoping to organise such lively events more frequently. 

By Mahee Azreen