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10th Anniversary of Textile Focus and launch of Sustainable Business Connect event held in Dhaka
10-year celebration of a country-renowned industry magazine, Textile Focus & grand launch of Sustainable Business Connect (SBC) held at Radisson Blu on 29 th September 2026. Honorable Minister, Ministry of Housing and Public Works, People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Mr. Zakaria Taher MP, attended the event as Chief Guest. Mr. Mahmud Hasan Khan, President, The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exp
Sep 30, 2026·Read at Textile Focus
TEXCELLENCE 3.0 – A Grand Celebration of Textile Talent & Creativity
The Southeast Textile Club successfully organized TEXCELLENCE 3.0, a grand celebration of creativity, craftsmanship and textile talent on 14th September, 2026 at the Multipurpose Hall of Southeast University. The programme commenced with the recitation from the Holy Quran, followed by a welcome address by Prof. Engr. Mashud Ahmed, Chairman, Department of Textile Engineering, Southeast University.
Sep 30, 2026·Read at Textile Focus
SHIMA SEIKI to Exhibit at Apparel Sourcing Week 2026
Leading digital textile solutions provider SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. of Wakayama, Japan will exhibit at Apparel Sourcing Week 2026 in Bengaluru, India next month. The exhibition provides a platform for the entire apparel value chain, bringing together manufacturers, brands, suppliers and solution providers in one location. Particular interest lies with efficient and sustainable solutions, and SHIMA S
Sep 30, 2026·Read at Textile Focus
All stakeholders of the RMG sector should work together for sustainable business, said BGMEA President
All the trade bodies and stakeholders should work together for sustainable business, said the BGMEA President at the 10-year celebration of a country-renowned industry magazine, Textile Focus & grand launch of Sustainable Business Connect (SBC), held at Radisson Blu on 29th September 2026. Honorable Minister, Ministry of Housing and Public Works, People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Mr. Zakaria Taher
Sep 30, 2026·Read at Textile Focus
Md. Mejba Uddin Ali appointed new Chairman of BUFT Board of Trustees
Mr. Md. Mejba Uddin Ali, Chairman of Wega Group, has been appointed Chairman of the newly constituted Board of Trustees (BoT) of BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT). The appointment was made at the board’s inaugural meeting on September 28, where members discussed key matters relating to the university’s governance, administration and future development. The newly constituted Board of
Sep 28, 2026·Read at Textile Focus
Strengthening Workers’ Health Protection through Insurance and 24/7 Telemedicine Services
A factory orientation programme titled “Strengthening Workers’ Health Protection through Insurance and 24/7 Telemedicine Services” was jointly organised by BKMEA and Guardian Life Insurance Limited at the BKMEA Dhaka Office Conference Room. BKMEA Director Engr. Belayet Hossen Ripon, Adviser Kazi Mostafizur Rahman, and senior officials from both organisations attended the programme. Representatives
Sep 28, 2026·Read at Textile Focus
RAI’s ReTechCon 2026 Brings Retail and Technology Leaders Together to Shape the Future of Intelligent, Automated and Unified Retail
The Retailers Association of India (RAI) successfully hosted the 20th edition of the Retail Technology Conclave, ReTechCon 2026, on September 23–24 at JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar. As India’s premier retail technology forum, the event brought together CEOs, CIOs, technology partners, and industry leaders to explore how intelligence, automation, and unified commerce are transforming retail, while drivi
Sep 28, 2026·Read at Textile Focus
DCCI President made courtesy call on Malaysia’s Deputy Finance Minister
Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) President Taskeen Ahmed made a courtesy call on Malaysia’s Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong at a city hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on September 24, 2026. DCCI Senior Vice President Razeev H Chowdhury and Vice President Salem Sulaiman were also present during the meeting. During the meeting, DCCI President Taskeen Ahmed stated that the total bila
Sep 28, 2026·Read at Textile Focus
20 Start-Ups Selected for CEMATEX Start-Up Grant at ITMA 2027
Emerging innovators from nine countries will showcase technologies across six areas of textile and garment manufacturing CEMATEX has selected 20 emerging start-ups from nine countries to receive the CEMATEX Start-Up Grant and showcase their innovations at Start-Up Valley during ITMA 2027 in Hanover. Their participation will be fully funded by CEMATEX, giving promising early-stage companies access
Sep 28, 2026·Read at Textile Focus
Cinte Techtextil China 2026 wraps up successfully, setting stage for next-gen advancement across key applications
Asia’s premier trade fair for technical textiles and nonwovens delivered a vibrant and productive edition this year, bringing together key players from around the world. Featuring over 300 exhibitors from 15 countries and regions across 32,000 sqm, the platform drew nearly 19,000 visits from an increasingly diverse international audience spanning 86 represented markets. As the industry continues t
Sep 28, 2026·Read at Textile Focus
BGCCI Holds 24th Annual General Meeting in Dhaka, Reaffirms Commitment to Bangladesh-Germany Business Cooperation
The Bangladesh-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BGCCI) held its 24th Annual General Meeting (AGM) today at 11:00 a.m. at The Westin Dhaka. Mr. Md. Rokonuzzaman, FCA, President of BGCCI , presided over the meeting. In his address, he emphasized the importance of deepening trade, investment and industrial cooperation between Bangladesh and Germany. He also reaffirmed BGCCI’s commitment to co
Sep 21, 2026·Read at Textile Focus
Mario Crosta sees strong potential in supporting Bangladesh’s transition toward premium, high-value textile finishing
Latest innovative technology to boost the Bangladesh textile sector Bangladesh has built a world-class reputation in knitwear and denim, and the next step in that journey is finishing — the stage where a fabric gains its real character. The most valuable technology today is the one that gives producers precise, repeatable control over the hand of the fabric: raising, sueding and shearing machines
Sep 21, 2026·Read at Textile Focus
BGMEA at the 8th UN Responsible Business and Human Rights Forum
For the 5th consecutive year, BGMEA actively participated in the UN Responsible Business and Human Rights Forum, reaffirming its continued engagement in advancing responsible business and human rights across Bangladesh’s RMG industry. This year, Ms. Sheikh Shuchita Jahan Sneha, Coordinator, BGMEA Center of Excellence & Responsible Business Hub, presented BGMEA’s ESG Data Disclosure Platform, highl
Sep 21, 2026·Read at Textile Focus
Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris: responsiveness, innovation and diversification at the heart of sourcing
The latest edition of Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris confirms the global reshaping of sourcing strategies. The offer is evolving to meet more selective buyers seeking responsiveness, innovation, and diversification in their sourcing options. The 59th edition of Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris , which took place from 31 August to 2 September at the Paris-Le Bourget Exhibition Center, ended in a st
Sep 21, 2026·Read at Textile Focus
DCCI business delegation to visit Malaysia to expand trade, business and investment
A 39-member business delegation of the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI), led by DCCI President Taskeen Ahmed, will visit Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 22–25 September 2026 with an aim to strengthen bilateral trade and investment between Bangladesh and Malaysia. The visit will also focus on expanding exports of Bangladeshi products with high potential in the Malaysian market and attractin
Sep 21, 2026·Read at Textile Focus
The Durability Opportunity: WRAP warns fashion brands to make longer-lasting clothes, as durability is the top purchase decision for shoppers worldwide
WRAP’s Durability Accelerator Initiative unites leading brands and retailers to define durability standards, prepare for regulation, and meet growing consumer demand for quality and value. Environmental action NGO, WRAP, highlights the urgent need for clearer, evidence‑based approaches to garment durability, as more than a decade of their research shows that consumers and many industry experts can
Sep 21, 2026·Read at Textile Focus
Bangladesh-Germany Business Dialogue Explores New Avenues for Trade and Investment Cooperation
The Bangladesh-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BGCCI) hosted a high-level business dialogue with H.E. Mr. Muhammad Zulqar Nain, Ambassador of Bangladesh to Germany, at the BGCCI office in Dhaka today. The programme was attended by members of the BGCCI Board of Directors, a former President of BGCCI, and CEOs and senior representatives of BGCCI member companies, including leading German bu
Sep 20, 2026·Read at Textile Focus
PREMIÈRE VISION PARIS, THE FASHION INDUSTRY’S DECISION-MAKING PLATFORM
The edition that has just come to a close at Paris Nord Villepinte confirms the repositioning undertaken over the past two seasons: Première Vision Paris is becoming a meeting point where the textile and fashion industries come together to exchange ideas, connect and make decisions, as much as to source, with one constant objective: driving business development for exhibitors. A VISITOR PROFILE RE
Sep 20, 2026·Read at Textile Focus
A Decade of Textile Focus: Celebrating the Journey, Shaping the Future with trust & reliability
Dear Readers & Esteemed Colleagues of the Industry, Ten years ago, Textile Focus began with a clear ambition- to build a credible platform for Bangladesh’s textile and apparel industry, connect stakeholders, spotlight innovation, and tell the stories shaping one of the world’s most important manufacturing sectors. Figure: Mohammad Ashraful Islam, Editor, Textile Focus Today, as we celebrate our 10
Sep 20, 2026·Read at Textile Focus
‘BGMEA Cup 2026’ Trophy Unveiled
Huawei presents BGMEA Cup 2026 powered by BURI The trophy unveiling ceremony of the ‘BGMEA Cup 2026’, one of the country’s largest and most popular corporate football tournaments organized by the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), along with the ‘Celebration of BGMEA-BAFFU Partnership’ and Mega Auction, was held today (Saturday) in a festive and vibrant atmosphere.
Sep 19, 2026·Read at Textile Focus
Bangladesh’s Urmi Group Represents National RMG Sector at UN Responsible Business and Human Rights Forum 2026, Showcasing an SLCP-Anchored Model for Responsible Manufacturing
Group’s Head of Sustainability was the sole voice from Bangladesh’s RMG and textile manufacturing sector at this year’s Forum, spotlighting a decade of measurable progress in human rights due diligence, climate adaptation, and supply chain data convergence. Urmi Group, a leading Bangladeshi Ready-Made Garment (RMG) and textile manufacturer employing 16,317 people, represented Bangladesh’s manufact
Sep 19, 2026·Read at Textile Focus
CHT Bangladesh Welcomes German Parliamentary Delegation and Ambassador
A delegation of the German Bundestag visited CHT Bangladesh Limited at the Meghna Industrial Economic Zone to gain first-hand insights into the company’s local operations, production capabilities, and contribution to Bangladesh’s textile industry. Led by Nicklas Kappe, Chair of the German-South Asian Parliamentary Friendship Group, the delegation included Members of the German Bundestag Johann Saa
Sep 19, 2026·Read at Textile Focus
Chowdhury Mohammed Hanif Shoeb re-elected Citizens Bank chairman
Chowdhury Mohammed Hanif Shoeb has been unanimously re-elected chairman of the Board of Directors of Citizens Bank PLC at the bank’s 49th board meeting. Chowdhury, an entrepreneur with more than three decades of experience in Bangladesh’s textile and real estate sectors, is also chairman of Salma Group, according to a press release. Under his leadership, Salma Group has expanded its operations acr
Sep 19, 2026·Read at Textile Focus
Global Standards announce launch of GRTS, a new textile processing standard covering a broader range of eligible fibres
Stuttgart, Germany, 14 September 2026 Today marks the public laurich of the Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS), a new standard for the processing of textiles made from fibres certified to third-party standards recognised by GRTS arid covering a broad range of plant, animal, synthetic, man-made cellulosic and recycled fibres. GRTS has been developed based on decades of experience from the e
Sep 18, 2026·Read at Textile Focus
Batexpo’26 Logo Unveiled
The logo of the Silver Jubilee edition of BATEXPO 2026 was unveiled today at a press conference held at BGMEA Complex in Dhaka. BGMEA President Mahmud Hasan Khan briefed the media on the mega international event, scheduled for 18–19 November 2026, celebrating 25 years of a journey closely intertwined with the growth and transformation of Bangladesh’s apparel and textile industry. PDS Limited is th
Sep 18, 2026·Read at Textile Focus
BGMEA participated in VisionSpring Bangladesh’s 25th Anniversary Partnership Event
BGMEA participated in VisionSpring Bangladesh’s 25th Anniversary Partnership Event as an advocacy partner. Independent research, including a randomized controlled trial, found that providing reading glasses to workers increased productivity by 5.7%, generated an additional $156 in annual factory gains per worker, and delivered a 269% return on investment for manufacturers. BGMEA has played a signi
Sep 18, 2026·Read at Textile Focus
BGBA–NRB Bank Strategic Engagement to Enhance Member Banking Solutions
The Bangladesh Garment Buying House Association (BGBA) recently held a meeting with NRB Bank PLC to explore opportunities for strengthening banking facilities and financial solutions for BGBA members. The meeting was attended by Md. Abdul Hamid, President, BGBA, along with members of the BGBA Board of Directors. NRB Bank PLC was represented by Kimiwa Saddat, AMD & CBO, NRB Bank PLC, Uttara Branch,
Sep 15, 2026·Read at Textile Focus
Executive Cotton Update: September 2026
Macroeconomic Overview: Recent activity in bond markets has refocused attention on inflation and interest rates ahead of the next Federal Reserve meeting on September 16. The last time the Fed cut rates was in December 2025. The last time the Fed lifted rates was in July 2023. With the rise in bond yields, expectations that the central bank will maintain or raise rates may have increased. The late
Sep 15, 2026·Read at Textile Focus
Mimaki Advances DTF Productivity and Stability with New TxF330-800
New TxF330-800 direct-to-film (DTF) printer enhances automation and supports longer, continuous garment decoration. Mimaki Europe , a leading manufacturer of industrial inkjet printers and cutting plotters, announces the TxF330-800 , its new direct-to-film (DTF) printer. Designed to support stable, high-quality garment decoration in demanding print environments, the system combines automated maint
Sep 15, 2026·Read at Textile Focus
RE&UP’s Next-Gen Cotton fibers power Zalando’s private-label T-shirt collection crafted from innovative recycled textiles
The partnership demonstrates industrial-scale textile-to-textile recycling in action, enabling brands to integrate recycled fibers into commercial production. RE&UP Recycling Technologies’ Next-Gen Cotton powers a new collection from Zalando’s private labels, marking a step forward in bringing textile-to-textile recycled fibers into commercial fashion production. Launching on Zalando in August, th
Sep 15, 2026·Read at Textile Focus