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BKMEA seeks policy, energy reforms in six-point proposal to PM
The Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) has submitted a six-point proposal to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to ensure sustainable growth in the country's garment industry, energy security, and policy coordination. BKMEA President Mohammad Hatem disclosed this information on Monday (September 14). These proposals were outlined in a letter signed by the BKMEA presiden
Sep 15, 2026·Read at Textile Today
Industries await relief as govt assures to restore gas, power supply tonight
Business leaders are optimistic that initiatives will commence tonight (Tuesday) to resolve the recent gas and electricity shortages in industrial factories and restore supplies to previous levels. This assurance was given yesterday, Monday, following a nearly three-hour meeting at the Secretariat chaired by the Prime Minister with representatives from 21 business organizations including BGMEA, BK
Sep 15, 2026·Read at Textile Today
Global Standards launches new benchmark for responsible textile processing
Global Standards, the organization behind the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), has launched a new standard for responsible textile processing. Called the Global Responsible Textile Standard (GRTS), the new standard covers a wider range of certified fibers. It applies to fibers certified under third-party standards recognized by Global Standards. The standard aims to give textile processors
Sep 15, 2026·Read at Textile Today
Backward linkages, innovation and investment will shape Bangladesh’s textile future
Md. Waliul Islam Swapon graduated from BUTEX in 2002 and started his career in yarn dyeing. His long journey began with taking charge of launching a 1.5-ton capacity yarn dyeing project of Mondol Group with just two years of experience. Later, he played an important role in managing and developing various projects of the group including dyeing, fabric dyeing, garments, all-over printing. Since tak
Sep 15, 2026·Read at Textile Today
BGBA seeks foreign ministry's support to expand global market access
The Bangladesh Garment Buying House Association (BGBA) held a meeting with Shama Obaed Islam, State Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to discuss avenues of cooperation aimed at strengthening the country's buying house sector. BGBA President Md. Abdul Hamid, along with members of the association's Board of Directors, attended the meeting and exchanged views on ways to expand international busi
Sep 14, 2026·Read at Textile Today
ITET urges Titas Gas to restore pressure amid industrial gas crisis
The Institution of Textile Engineers and Technologists (ITET) Bangladesh has urged Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Company Limited to take immediate measures to restore adequate gas pressure for textile and other industrial units amid an ongoing gas crisis. A delegation led by ITET Bangladesh President Engr. Md. Enayet Hossain held a view-exchange meeting with the Managing Director of Tita
Sep 14, 2026·Read at Textile Today
Bangladesh Innovation Fair 2026 highlights new opportunities for Bangladesh’s textile sector
The Bangladesh Innovation Fair 2026 was held from 12 September to 14 September at Novo Theatre in the capital. The fair brought innovation, research, industry and entrepreneurs together with a strong focus on transforming new ideas into marketable products and economic activities. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman inaugurated the three-day fair as the chief guest. Organized under the theme “Innovation
Sep 14, 2026·Read at Textile Today
Kipas pushes textile recycling toward commercial scale with fibR-e
Textile-to-textile recycling is moving closer to commercial scale as Kipas Textiles expands its fibR-e recycling platform to process up to 100 tons of textile waste a day. The facility, which started operations at the end of 2025, targets one of recycling’s biggest challenges: complex textile waste. Its process can handle polyester-rich waste, including polyester-elastane blends, mixed colors, and
Sep 14, 2026·Read at Textile Today
Southeast University’s Smart Medical Vest earns spot in top 50 at Bangladesh Innovation Fair 2026
A Smart Medical Vest developed by a research team from Southeast University has been selected among the Top 50 innovations at the Bangladesh Innovation Fair 2026. Md. Eanamul Haque Nizam, Assistant Professor of the Department of Textile Engineering at Southeast University, is participating in the fair with the textile-based healthcare innovation. The vest was selected from approximately 600 ideas
Sep 14, 2026·Read at Textile Today
Denim upcycling opens growing business opportunities in Bangladesh
5 Key Insights Bangladesh exported denim garments worth about $2.6 billion to the US and EU markets in 2025. The country generates an estimated 577,000 tons of textile waste annually from textile and apparel manufacturing. Upcycling keeps denim fabric intact, allowing businesses to create new products without converting it back into fiber. Local entrepreneurs are turning rejected and used denim in
Sep 14, 2026·Read at Textile Today
Urmi Group partners with SME Foundation to support textile and garment CMSMEs
Three-year public-private partnership channels affordable surplus materials, hands-on training, and circular economy principles into a more resilient, inclusive supply chain for the country's smallest enterprises Urmi Group, a leading Bangladeshi industrial conglomerate spanning ready-made garments (RMG), textiles, retail, navigation, and agriculture, and SME Foundation (SMEF), the apex government
Aug 30, 2026·Read at Textile Today
Bangladesh’s new import policy brings wider sourcing flexibility for textiles and apparel
Bangladesh has introduced a new import policy for 2026–2029. The policy gives textile and apparel manufacturers more flexibility in sourcing raw materials and making payments. It also helps them respond to global buyers more easily. The new policy removes the previous value limit on imports made through sales or purchase contracts without opening letters of credit (LCs). It also expands Free of Co
Aug 30, 2026·Read at Textile Today
From chemistry to color: Sota Ghar’s 20-year textile printing journey
Bangladesh's textile screen printing industry has grown steadily since the 1980s and today the country counts over 250 dyeing-printing finishing mills, many of which depend on imported chemicals such as print paste, dye, binder, and fixer. Amid this import-dependent landscape, Sota Ghar Colour House has spent the last two decades building a reputation as a reliable supplier of screen-printing chem
Aug 30, 2026·Read at Textile Today
National Textile Science Competition 2026 held in BTEC
The National Textile Science Competition 2026 , hosted by the Science & Research Club of Barishal Textile Engineering College (BTEC), brought together bright minds from textile institutions across Bangladesh. Organized by SRCB in partnership with SheSTEM, the national‑level event served as a dynamic platform for innovation, knowledge exchange, and scientific excellence. The day-long event was held
Aug 29, 2026·Read at Textile Today
Circ and Shenghong partner to scale recycled polyester yarn
Circ, a US textile recycler, has partnered with Chinese fiber producer Shenghong Chemical Fiber New Material. They will make polyester filament yarn from recycled textile waste. Under the deal, Shenghong will purchase polyethylene terephthalate (PET) chips made by Circ from textile waste. Shenghong will then convert the recycled material into polyester filament yarn at commercial scale. The partne
Aug 29, 2026·Read at Textile Today
Better Cotton partners with Avalo to advance AI-driven cotton breeding
Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) has partnered with agribiotech startup Avalo to accelerate the development of cotton varieties.It requires fewer inputs and can better withstand climate-related challenges. The partnership will use artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to support cotton breeding. The technology is expected to help identify useful plant traits and speed up the development
Aug 29, 2026·Read at Textile Today
Cinte Techtextil China 2026 to open next week, bringing global innovations and resources to Shanghai
As Asia’s premier platform catering to the evolving needs in technical textiles and nonwovens, Cinte Techtextil China will open next week from 1 – 3 September 2026, at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, gathering over 300 exhibitors from 15 countries and regions. Across Halls W3 to W5, this edition will create chances for fast-growing sectors and emerging trends – such as Mobiltech, Medte
Aug 28, 2026·Read at Textile Today
From energy crisis to competitive advantage
Bangladesh's ready-made garment and textile industry is not just facing challenges from the market, labor wages, or global demand; its biggest immediate risk has become energy security. Gas pressure drop, power outages, and uncertainty in LNG supply are disrupting industry production. A coordinated effort from both government and industry may turn the crisis into an opportunity. Courtesy: Collecte
Aug 28, 2026·Read at Textile Today
Germany, BPMI strengthen skills for Bangladesh’s renewable energy transition
German Development Cooperation has partnered with the Bangladesh Power Management Institute (BPMI) to strengthen renewable energy skills in Bangladesh. The partnership focuses on specialized training in solar and wind energy to support the country’s just energy transition. The program is part of the Skills Development for Sustainable Energy Solutions (Skills4SE) project, commissioned by the German
Aug 28, 2026·Read at Textile Today
CottonPort targets higher US cotton sales in Bangladesh with direct digital platform
A new digital platform, CottonPort, has been launched in Bangladesh to increase sales of US cotton by connecting American cotton growers directly with local spinners. Figure: AmeriBangla Corporation today (27 August) officially launched CottonPort, Bangladesh’s first digital raw cotton market. Photo: Collected. Aswar Rahman, Chief Executive Officer of AmeriBangla Corporation, launched the platform
Aug 27, 2026·Read at Textile Today
Adamjee EPZ transforms former jute mill land into $1.18b export hub
Key insights 292.62 acres of former Adamjee Jute Mill land now support a diversified export manufacturing hub. Adamjee EPZ generated $1.18 billion in exports and supported about 75,734 jobs in FY2025-26. The zone has attracted more than $847 million in investment since its establishment. BEPZA zones contributed 17.51% of Bangladesh’s national exports in FY2025-26. Adamjee’s experience could offer
Aug 25, 2026·Read at Textile Today
DenimNotes connects denim development data across the supply chain
Denim development generates huge amounts of information, but much of it remains scattered across emails, WhatsApp messages, hang tags and meetings. This can delay decisions, increase sampling costs and create gaps between buyers, mills and garment makers. Umer Farooq, former Senior Manager of Marketing and Sales at Neela Blue (a sustainable denim mill based in Pakistan), founded DenimNotes (Mobile
Aug 25, 2026·Read at Textile Today
Bangladesh launches ‘Invest Bangladesh’ as unified investment authority
The Invest Bangladesh Authority formally began operations on August 20 after the government brought the Invest Bangladesh Act, 2026 into effect. The new authority was created by merging the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA) and Public-Private Partnership Authority (PPPA). The merger brings investment promotion, economic zone development
Aug 24, 2026·Read at Textile Today
Modern Syntex Ltd. building Bangladesh’s manmade fiber industry backbone
Bangladesh’s textile and apparel industry is at a crossroads as it seeks to move from volume-driven manufacturing toward mid- to high-range fashion and value-added garments. In this transition, expanding into manmade fiber (MMF) is paramount, particularly as polyester gains importance across sportswear, activewear, functional apparel and other high-growth categories. Figure 1: Abu Sufian Chowdhury
Aug 24, 2026·Read at Textile Today
Regenerative cotton is driving the next generation of denim
Key insights G-Star RAW is using 75% regenerative cotton and 25% recycled cotton in a new denim construction. Citizens of Humanity has secured nearly 5 million pounds of regenerative cotton for its denim supply chain. Madewell has sourced more than 1 million pounds of certified regenerative cotton for denim and related products. Vicunha is combining Regenagri-certified cotton with traceable denim
Aug 24, 2026·Read at Textile Today
Smart textile tags gain momentum ahead EU’s DPP requirements
The European Union’s Digital Product Passport (DPP) framework is driving demand for smart textile identification systems. Textile identification requirements are moving closer to implementation in 2027–2028. This shift could turn Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) and Near Field Communication (NFC) from optional tracking tools into vital components of textile compliance and supply chain managem
Aug 24, 2026·Read at Textile Today
Bangladesh sets new EPR rules for plastic waste management
Bangladesh has introduced its first binding Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework for plastic waste, shifting much of the waste-management cost from the public sector to businesses. Figure: The new system could increase compliance and waste-management costs for businesses selling plastic products in Bangladesh. It also creates pressure to reduce plastic use, improve packaging design, an
Aug 23, 2026·Read at Textile Today
Bangladesh plans $2 billion fund to diversify business financing
Bangladesh plans to launch a $2 billion Bangladesh-dedicated equity fund in Hong Kong to diversify business financing and reduce reliance on conventional bank loans. The fund could create a new source of capital for export industries, including ready-made garments, textiles, home textiles, leather and footwear. Figure: Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury, Finance and Planning Minister, speaks as the chie
Aug 23, 2026·Read at Textile Today
Shima Seiki technology strengthens Drexel’s FutureTEX contribution
Drexel University is bringing its Shima Seiki flat knitting technology into FutureTEX, strengthening the US effort to develop more advanced and technology-driven textile manufacturing. Figure:Shima Seiki technology strengthens Drexel’s FutureTEX contribution. Courtesy: Collected The Shima Seiki system will give Drexel researchers access to advanced computerized flat knitting capabilities. This can
Aug 23, 2026·Read at Textile Today
Bangladesh retains buyer confidence despite prolonged gas crisis
International apparel buyers are still keeping their orders in Bangladesh despite a severe gas crisis that is hitting textile mills and garment factories across major industrial hubs like Gazipur, Narayanganj, and Ashulia. Buyer confidence in Bangladesh remains steady for now, but the industry is racing against time to protect its production capacity and delivery reliability. Figure: The unit outa
Aug 23, 2026·Read at Textile Today