Bangladesh’s largest garment technology tradeshow kicks off at ICCB

The 23rd edition of Garment Technology Bangladesh (GTB) 2026, the country’s largest and most comprehensive garment technology tradeshow, kicked off in Dhaka on Wednesday, alongside the 15th Garment Accessories and Packaging (GAP) Expo 2026 and the 12th International Yarn and Fabrics Sourcing Show 2026.
Organised by ASK Tradeshows & Exhibitions Pvt Ltd in association with the Bangladesh Garment Accessories and Packaging Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGAPMEA), the four-day event is being held from 14 to 17 January at the Expo Village of the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB).
The event features around 350 exhibitors from more than 15 countries, operating across 1,500 booths and showcasing over 450 brands across 20,000 square metres of exhibition space.
Garment machinery and parts, accessories and packaging, as well as yarn and fabrics, are on display under one roof, positioning the exhibition as a key sourcing platform for Bangladesh’s readymade garment sector.
The inauguration ceremony was held at Hall No 2, with former commerce minister and BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury attending as the chief guest, while National Board of Revenue Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan was present as the guest of honour.
Speaking at the event, Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury said Bangladesh continues to hold a strong position in the global ready-made garment market but must further enhance its capacity to remain competitive.
“We need to move beyond relying solely on labour and place greater emphasis on capacity building, technological advancement and smart manufacturing. This will help reduce operational costs, improve efficiency and create new employment opportunities,” he said.
National Board of Revenue Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan said Bangladesh has the potential to become a fully industrialised nation if business hurdles are reduced and policy transparency ensured.
“To achieve this, we must become more technology-friendly. The greater our adoption of technology, the fewer obstacles businesses will face,” he added.
ASK Trade & Exhibitions Managing Director Tipu Sultan Bhuiyan said Bangladesh must accelerate digital adoption, invest in worker upskilling, attract strategic investment in smart machinery and sustainable technologies, and strengthen collaboration with global brands to remain competitive.
The organisers said GTB has served as a preferred sourcing platform for advanced garment technology for more than two decades, while the GAP Expo remains the largest exclusive showcase of garment accessories and packaging. The tradeshow is open to business visitors from 11am to 7pm.