The election of the executive committee for the 2024-26 of Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS) is going to be held on May 8, 2024. On this occasion, a candidates’ introduction meeting was held at the IDEB Auditorium in Kakrail on Monday. 33 candidates are competing to elect the 11-member Executive Council. Among them, 8 candidates will be elected from General category and 1 each from the Associate, Affiliate and International category. T I M Nurul Kabir, Chairman of BASIS Election Executive Board, delivered the welcome speech at the program. In his speech, he d ..read more

Figure: The Commercial Counselor of the Bangladesh Embassy in Berlin, Mr. Saiful Islam, and the Director of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), Mr. Rajiv Chowdhury, attended Techtextil and Texproses 2024. “Techtextil and Texprocess 2024 have commenced today in Frankfurt am Main. Techtextil, renowned as the leading international trade fair for technical textiles and nonwovens, is being held alongside Texprocess, which exhibits the latest in garment and textile manufacturing machinery and services, all at the same venue. With over 1,600 exhibitors representing ..read more

Dekko Accessories Ltd. is the country’s first LEED PLATINUM Certified Green garments accessories producing factory. Another sister concern of Dekko Legacy Group is Agami Accessories Ltd. also the only LEED PLATINUM-certified metal garments accessories producing factory in Bangladesh. They produce the finest varieties of garment accessories like polyester buttons, woven and printed labels, different types of narrow fabrics, poly bags, board & PVC items, paper printed packaging items, all types of metal garment accessories items with sustainable materials, process & state-of-the-art tech ..read more

Digital Textile Ink is a crucial material in digital printing technology for textiles. Its quality directly impacts printing results and product quality. As digital printing technology becomes more widespread and its application areas expand, the demand for digital textile ink continues to grow. According to reports, the market size for digital textile printing ink reached USD 1.39 billion in 2021, and it is projected to reach USD 3.793 billion by 2030. In the future, the market for printing inks is expected to maintain a high growth rate and further expand its market size. Factors such ..read more

Mike Gee, president of the Textile and Garment branch, Chinese Enterprises Association in Bangladesh, and the head of the Chinese delegation, said the relationship between the two countries was of collaboration and not competition. Representatives from the China Enterprise and Association in Bangladesh (CAB) are actively pursuing collaboration to establish bonded warehouses in Bangladesh.  CAB, representing 36 Chinese institutions and organisations, seeks to bolster trade ties and streamline operations within Bangladesh’s industrial landscape. During a meeting held on Monday (22 April) w ..read more

A meeting between the visiting delegation of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) and the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers & Exporters Association (BGMEA) was held at the BGMEA Complex in Dhaka on April 22. This high-level engagement aimed to discuss critical issues surrounding bilateral trade and policies including workers’ rights, wellbeing, and market access matters. Led by Brendan Lynch, Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for South and Central Asia, the USTR delegation also comprised Emily Ashby, USTR Director for South and Central Asia, and Jennifer Oetken, USTR Director for Labor A ..read more

Under the HELD-BUTEX project, a delegation of 7 members of Butex is staying in Germany to sign an MoU with Hoff University of Applied Sciences, visit Adidas campus and BASF factory and participate in TechTextil Fair. University Vice-Chancellor Dr. The dean of the faculty of textile engineering is in the delegation of seven members led by Shah Alimuzzaman. Hosne Ara Begum, Dean of the Faculty of Textile Chemical Engineering. Ummul Khair Fatema, Head of Department of Wet Process Engineering Professor Dr. Md. Julhas Uddin, professor of the same department. Sharfun Nahar Arju, Fabric Engineering D ..read more

Market Overview: The Women’s Apparel market is a dynamic and vibrant sector within the global fashion industry, encompassing a diverse range of clothing and accessories designed to cater to the style preferences, lifestyles, and needs of women of all ages and demographics. From casual wear and activewear to formal attire and haute couture, women’s apparel reflects evolving fashion trends, cultural influences, and consumer preferences, making it a reflection of personal expression and identity. With the increasing influence of social media, e-commerce platforms, and sustainability concerns, the ..read more

In a united front, the new leadership of the Bangladesh Garment Buying House Association (BGBA) and the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) have pledged to improve the trading sector. Their focus will be on strengthening communication and enhancing the level of service offered to members. Figure 1: BGBA’s newly elected leaders and prominent members at the event. BGBA new President, Md. Mofazzal Hossain Pavel, Managing Director, Dongyi Sourcing Ltd. said, “To all our members and voters, a heartfelt thank you for your trust! I, along with my fellow elected EC membe ..read more

Hosted by Formidable Media, Designing for Circularity will tap experts from across industries to inform and inspire the next generation of designers Quickly becoming the benchmark for sustainability, circularity presents a simple solution for many of the world’s complex waste issues. However, in a quickly changing textile marketplace with increasing regulatory pressures, designing circular products can be anything but simple. To help demystify this accelerating paradigm shift, the Designing for Circularity panel is coming to Portland’s Functional Fabric Fair, where expert panelists will infor ..read more