B Mirror Report: One of South Asia’s largest international textile sourcing exhibitions, Intex Bangladesh 2026, has commenced in the capital with the aim of expanding international markets for Bangladesh’s ready-made garment and textile sectors, creating new sourcing opportunities, and strengthening global partnerships.
The three-day exhibition was inaugurated on Thursday at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in Dhaka. The event has brought together textile manufacturers, buyers, brand representatives, sourcing specialists, policymakers, and trade association leaders from Bangladesh and abroad.
Among the speakers at the inauguration ceremony were Rajesh Bhagat, Chairman and Managing Director of Worldex India; Murali Balakrishna, Joint Director of TEXPROCIL; Md Abdul Hamid Pintu, President of BGBA; and Mohammad Hatem, President of BKMEA.
Addressing the event as the chief guest, Abdur Rahim Khan, Additional Secretary and Head of the Export Wing at the Ministry of Commerce, said Bangladesh is further strengthening its position as a global hub for responsible fashion and textile sourcing through investments in innovation, compliance, and skilled human resources.
“Platforms like Intex Bangladesh play a vital role in achieving this goal,” he said.
Worldex India Chairman Rajesh Bhagat said the exhibition aims to connect the industry with diversified products, quality suppliers, and long-term business collaboration opportunities.
“Bangladesh is no longer just a manufacturing destination; it has emerged as a strategic partner in the global textile and apparel industry,” he added.
According to the organisers, more than 300 companies from over 12 countries and regions, including Bangladesh, India, China, Taiwan, Japan, Germany, the Netherlands, Thailand, Pakistan, Hong Kong and Uzbekistan, are participating in this year’s event.
Spread across four exhibition halls, the fair is showcasing a wide range of products and innovations, including fibres, yarns, fabrics, synthetic fibres, trims, accessories, compliance solutions, traceability technologies, and sustainable textile innovations.
One of the key attractions is the “Incredible Textiles of India Pavilion,” organised with support from TEXPROCIL, MATEXIL and PDEXCIL. The pavilion features more than 75 Indian companies, presenting cotton, man-made fibres (MMF), sustainable fabrics, and value-added sourcing solutions.
The “China Fashion Textiles Pavilion” has also drawn significant attention, with over 70 Chinese manufacturers displaying fashion fabrics, functional materials, technical textiles, and apparel accessories.
International participation has been further strengthened through the International Pavilion, where exhibitors from Taiwan, Japan, Germany, the Netherlands, Thailand, Pakistan, Hong Kong and Uzbekistan are presenting advanced textile technologies and high-performance fabrics.
Alongside the exhibition, Hall-4 is hosting the Interactive Business Forum (IBF) Seminar Series, featuring sessions such as “Scaling Sustainable Materials Across Global Supply Chains” and “From Factory Floor to Global Fashion Influence.” Discussions are focusing on traceability, sustainable production practices, and Bangladesh’s growing role in the global apparel industry.
The organisers said buyer representatives and sourcing professionals from countries including Sri Lanka, India, Hong Kong, China, Japan, Germany and the United Kingdom are also attending the event, which is expected to create new export opportunities and strengthen international business connections for Bangladesh’s textile and garment industries.
