Four-day international platform connects Bangladesh’s textile and apparel industry with global suppliers, technologies and business partners
The curtains fall today on the landmark 25th Bangladesh Edition of the Textile Series of Exhibitions 2026, organized by CEMS-Global USA and CEMS Bangladesh, marking 25 years of the exhibition series’ engagement with Bangladesh’s textile and apparel industry.
The four-day international exhibition, which began on September 2, was held at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Centre (BCFEC), Purbachal, Dhaka, bringing together international manufacturers, technology providers, suppliers, buyers, sourcing professionals and industry stakeholders under one platform.
The 25th Bangladesh Edition featured three major international exhibitions: the 25th Textech Bangladesh 2026 International Expo, the 26th Dhaka International Yarn & Fabric Show 2026 – Summer Edition, and the 53rd DyeChem Bangladesh 2026 International Expo.
Together, the exhibitions showcased textile and apparel machinery, automation, advanced production technologies, yarn, fabrics, trims, accessories, dyestuffs, chemicals and a wide range of technology-driven solutions for the textile and apparel manufacturing value chain.
According to the organizers, the exhibition brought together around 1,475 companies from 37 countries, with more than 2,245 booths and pavilions. More than 16,000 business visitors participated in the four-day event.
Meherun N. Islam, President & Group Managing Director of CEMS-Global USA & Asia-Pacific, said that Bangladesh’s textile and apparel industry has undergone significant transformation over the past 25 years, making notable progress in modern technology, advanced production systems, productivity, international standards, compliance and sustainable manufacturing.
She said the Textile Series has evolved from a conventional exhibition into one of Bangladesh’s important annual business gatherings and international B2B platforms, enabling buyers, suppliers and industry stakeholders to establish direct business connections.
Over the four days, the exhibition provided opportunities for factory owners, manufacturers, production managers, merchandisers, sourcing professionals, buying houses, engineers, designers, importers, distributors and international suppliers to explore new technologies, evaluate production solutions, source materials, develop supplier relationships and build long-term international partnerships.
One of the key attractions of this year’s exhibition was the Digital Transformation Zone at Hall B. The zone showcased solutions related to AI and automation, ERP, smart factories, IoT, Industry 4.0, data analytics, cloud technology, cybersecurity, sustainable production and traceability, highlighting the growing role of digital technologies in improving productivity and operational efficiency.
Five international seminars were also organized alongside the exhibitions, focusing on innovation, sustainable development, wastewater management, Bangladesh-India textile value chains, logistics and trade facilitation, architectural trends in the textile industry, and industry-academia strategies for developing a future-ready workforce in the age of artificial intelligence.
The exhibition took place at a time when the global textile and apparel industry is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by sustainability, traceability, supply-chain resilience, shorter lead times, transparency, automation, artificial intelligence and data-driven manufacturing.
Against this backdrop, the 25th Bangladesh Edition of the Textile Series served as a platform for Bangladesh’s textile and apparel industry to connect with global technologies, materials, knowledge and business partners while exploring opportunities for greater productivity, innovation, diversification, sustainability and value addition.
The Textile Series of Exhibitions is part of CEMS-Global USA’s international exhibition portfolio and is held annually in major textile and apparel manufacturing and sourcing markets, including Bangladesh, Brazil, Morocco, Thailand and Sri Lanka.
Over the past 25 years, the exhibition series has continued to connect Bangladesh’s textile and apparel manufacturers with international suppliers and technology providers, contributing to business networking, technology exchange, sourcing opportunities and cross-border collaboration.
As the 25th Bangladesh Edition concludes today, the Textile Series once again underlines its continuing role as an international B2B platform connecting Bangladesh’s textile and apparel industry with the global manufacturing, sourcing and technology ecosystem.
