Abstract Smart textiles, also known as electronic textiles or e-textiles, are advanced materials that merge traditional textile structures with integrated electronic components and technologies. These textiles offer enhanced functionality and capabilities by incorporating sensors, actuators, power sources, processing units, and communication systems. They enable interaction … [Read more...]
You are not here to be average: A Real World Career Guide for BD Textile Engineers
Author: Shahinul Hasan—fashion & apparel sourcing specialist, Lean Six Sigma (Black Belt) & ISO:9001-certified quality leader, and sustainability & traceability expert. BSc in Textile Technology (AUST) and an MSc in Sustainable Value Chain Management (University of Borås, Sweden). THE TRUTH THEY NEVER SAY OUT LOUD The job market is harder today than it has … [Read more...]
Sourcing: The Silent Powerhouse of the Global Apparel Industry
Nazir Ahmed, Head of Merchandising and Sourcing, Hullor Fashion Ltd. Introduction In the global textile and apparel arena—where competition is fierce, customers are demanding, and trends shift at lightning speed—the backbone of success is not only eye-catching design or brand identity. It is sourcing: the strategic process of securing the right materials, from the right … [Read more...]
Engineering the Future of Textiles: A Unified Vision for Policy, Industry, and Academia on Textile R&D
Dr. Md Shamim Alam, Associate Professor, Department of Textile Engineering, Southeast University. Introduction: The Foreign Currency Lifeline Under Threat As a textile engineer from Bangladesh, I stand at the intersection of our nation’s greatest economic triumph and its most critical future challenge. The textile and Readymade Garment (RMG) sector are not merely a … [Read more...]
Bangladesh Apparel Industry After LDC Graduation
Syed Fardin Tahmid, AusTex 25th Batch Introduction: Bangladesh, a country with a rich history and a strong determination of will, is on the verge of an enormous transition. Bangladesh has been classified as a Least Developed Country (LDC) since 1975, which has granted it certain benefits and privileges in the international economic and trade sphere. Bangladesh has been … [Read more...]
SWOT Analysis on Bangladesh Apparel Industry
Syed Fardin Tahmid | AusTex 25th Batch The Bangladesh Ready-Made Garment (RMG) industry is a cornerstone of the country’s economy, contributing over 80% of total export earnings and employing nearly 4.5 million workers, predominantly women. Over the past four decades, Bangladesh has emerged as the world’s second-largest apparel exporter, renowned for cost-effective … [Read more...]
Weaving a Greener Future: A Comprehensive Look at Sustainable Textile Manufacturing
Shemul Hore Joy, 23rd Batch, Sr. Merchandiser, DBL Group, MIEB/47222, Gulshan-1, Dhaka. Email: shemulhjoy@textrendzadmin Introduction: The Environmental Imperative The global textile industry stands at a crossroads. While it is a vital source of economic growth and employment, it is also one of the world's most polluting sectors. Conventional manufacturing processes … [Read more...]
Putting People at the Center: The Promise of Industry 5.0 and Bangladesh’s Textile and Apparel Industry
Dr. Md. Rafiqul Islam Rana, Assistant Professor, Department of Retailing, University of South Carolina, USA Introduction Bangladesh did not fully adopt the automation-heavy concepts of Industry 4.0, yet it is well positioned for Industry 5.0. The new vision centers on three pillars: human-centric, sustainability, and resilience. This aligns with Bangladesh’s … [Read more...]
Textile Waste & the Impact of Fast Fashion: Africa’s Protest and Bangladesh’s Lesson
Md. Mainul Islam, AUST Textile 29 Batch Head of Dept. – IE Hameem Group, +8801686860986 Introduction The global fashion and textile industry is at a crossroads — while production volumes continue to increase, the sustainability of the system is under severe question. For countries in Africa and Asia, the downstream consequences of fast fashion, used-clothing trade and … [Read more...]
GROWING EXCELLENT MANAGERS
Zubayer, 18th Batch, Assistant Manager, Merchandising, Marks & Spencer Building excellent managers isn’t just about teaching technical skills or management frameworks—it’s about shaping leaders who inspire, guide, and empower their teams to reach their fullest potential. Great managers don’t just manage tasks; they manage people with empathy, clarity, and … [Read more...]