The Textile Today Innovation Hub (TTIH) hosted a high-profile Iftar and networking session on March 11, 2026, at the Uttara Club, Dhaka, marking a critical moment for Bangladesh’s textile and apparel sector. As the nation approaches the 2026 Least Developed Country (LDC) - graduation - a transition that threatens duty-free access to major markets - industry leaders emphasized the urgent need for a shift from volume-driven production to high-value innovation. The gathering served as a strategic forum for prominent executives from Dysin Group, Rh Corporation, and Mosharraf Group to discuss the integration of AI-powered process optimizations and circularity. With export targets set at $63.5 billion for FY2025-26, the consensus among attendees was that maintaining a competitive edge now depends on collective efforts to build resilient, tech-enabled supply chains.

Nurturing future-ready leadership through targeted R&D

Under the leadership of Engr Ehsanul Karim Kaiser, Chairman, the event highlighted the Textile Today Innovation Hub’s role as a catalyst for professional development and industrial performance. TTIH has already supported over 290 innovation projects across specialized cells, focusing on efficiency, textile processing, and technical fabrics. Tareq Amin, Founder and CEO, Textile Today, noted, the platform’s mission is to foster a ‘culture of innovation’ that prepares the next generation of industry leaders to navigate upcoming EU sustainability mandates and the Digital Product Passport (DPP) phase-in. By providing localized data governance and R&D support, the Hub is enabling manufacturers to upgrade unit value through productivity gains, ensuring that Bangladesh remains a strategic global sourcing destination in a post-LDC landscape.

Advancing industry knowledge

Textile Today is a premier global media and knowledge platform dedicated to the textile and apparel industry. Headquartered in Dhaka, it operates specialized Innovation Cells and the Textile Talent Hunt to drive research and leadership. The organization aims to facilitate double-digit export growth through its 2026 roadmap, focusing on man-made fibers (MMF), digital traceability, and green manufacturing integration.