The National Institute of Textile Engineering and Research (NITER) will host Textile Fest Bangladesh 1.0, a two-day festival aimed at connecting students, industry leaders, brands, and aspiring professionals in Bangladesh’s textile and apparel sector. Organized by the NITER Textile Club, the event will take place on October 8 and 9, 2026, at the NITER campus.
The festival is positioned as a platform for textile innovation, technical learning, career development, and industry-academia collaboration. It offers a total prize pool of BDT 2,50,000 across its competitive segments and is expected to attract more than 3,000 student participants along with industry representatives.
Day 1: Technical Learning and Career Development
The first day will feature an opening session, a job fest, seminars, a podcast, and industry-oriented discussions. Competitions will include Case Study, Creative Exhibition, Fashion Show, 300-Seconds Innovation Pitch, Mock Interview, Photography Competition, and Textile Olympiad, giving participants a chance to demonstrate technical knowledge, creativity, and professional skills.
Invited guests include the Chairman of Bangladesh Textile Mills Corporation (BTMC) and members of the BTMC panel, the President of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), and the Vice-Chancellors of Bangladesh University of Textiles (BUTEX), St. Mary’s University Bangladesh, and Bangladesh University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT). The Dean of the University of Dhaka and the Chairman of Uttara University are also invited. Senior representatives of Ha-Meem Group, MASCO Group, Horrain Group, Al-Muslim Group, and the buying house sector are expected to attend.
Day 2: Industry Exhibition and Cultural Programs
The second day will include an industry exhibition featuring participating organizations, seminars, a cultural program, and a fashion show, followed by a prize-giving ceremony. A band concert will close the festival.
Invited guests include State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj, the Member of Parliament for Dhaka-19, the President of the Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA) and members of the BTMA panel, along with other industry experts and leaders.
The NITER Textile Club is a student-led, industry-oriented organization that supports practical learning, technical development, leadership, and professional networking in the textile sector. Through the festival, the club aims to give students direct access to industry stakeholders and career pathways, while preparing future professionals for the evolving demands of Bangladesh’s textile and apparel industry.
