GTB 2024, an International Trade Shows focused on Garment Machinery & Allied Products concurrent with GAPEXPO showcasing Garment Accessories & Packaging aiding the technology sourcing needs of the Bangladesh RMG sector are scheduled to be held between January 11 and 14 at the International Convention City, Bashundhara, Dhaka.
21st edition of GTB 2024 – Garment Technology Show Bangladesh 2024, 13th edition of GAPEXPO 2024 – International Garment Accessories & Packaging Expo jointly organised with Bangladesh Garment Accessories Packaging Manufacturers & Exporters Association, are being held under one platform catering to the sourcing needs of RMG sector.
A.H.M. Ahsan, Vice-Chairman (Additional Secretary), Export Promotion Bureau graced the event as chief guest. Md. Abdur Rahim Khan, Additional Secretary (Export), Ministry of Commerce, Mahbubul Alam, President FBCCI, Faruque Hassan, President BGMEA, Mohammad Hatem, Executive President, BKMEA and Deputy Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce and Bangladesh Garments Accessories and Packaging Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGAPMEA) Moshiur Rahman were also present as special guest in the inauguration ceremony .
Also present were Managing Director of Ask Trade and Exhibitions Private Limited Tipu Sultan Bhuiyan and Director Saleem Basha.
The four day event spread over 8 halls has participation of 300 exhibitors from over 20 countries thus making it one of the largest trade shows of its kind in South-East Asia. It is an excellent opportunity to witness the latest technology in action, update and upgrade by talking to various experts present at various booths with global exposure and experience.
For the past 20 years GTB has been bringing the Global Technology Players under one roof showcasing the cutting-edge Sewing, Finishing, Embroidery machinery and spares & Allied Products, thus making it a preferred choice of RMG makers to visit and source their needs.
GTB 2024 – Garment Technology Bangladesh 2024 will be visited by decision makers, technical heads and sourcing team and the trade from across the country to source Technology, Machinery, Allied Products & Spares.
“Bangladesh has gained its reputation as a leading supplier of RMG to the world, in its quest to consolidate its position and modernise to cater to needs of the global market GTB 2024 is a technology platform for our RMG Sector” informed Tipu Sultan Bhuiyan, Managing Director of ASK Trade & Exhibitions Pvt Ltd, organisers of the event. “As the RMG sector manoeuvres itself to overcome multiple challenges it is facing like fluctuation in demand, increased competition, challenge of currency fluctuations the country is looking for opportunities in the value-added garments and move up the value chain though product diversification and new market penetration, the 21st edition of GTB 2024 will showcase cutting-edge technology for the sector to modernise and upgrade..” Said Tipu Sultan.
12th edition of GAP Expo 2023 is the Largest & Comprehensive Garments Accessories & Packaging Exposition of Bangladesh. It will be showcasing products, machineries & raw materials.
Bangladesh Garments Accessories & Packaging Manufacturers & Exporters Association (BGAPMEA) represents about 1800+ Garments Accessories & Packaging firms of the country. The Garments Accessories & Packaging Industry acts as a backward linkage industry for the RMG sector which employs more than 500,000 people.
BANGLADESH A TRUSTED SOURCING HUB
The readymade garment (RMG) industry has played a pivotal role in Bangladesh’s transforming it to one of the fastest-growing economies over the past decade. The country is now the world’s second-largest garment exporter, and the RMG sector contributes more than 81.16% of Bangladesh’s export earnings.
RMG exports reached $35.81 billion in 2021 aligning with global standards, and using modern technology and productivity enhancements to boost output and increase its competitiveness while embracing green factories and circular economy principles. Home to world’s highest number of Green Factories. These factories use energy-efficient and environment-friendly technology and practices that save water, energy and minimise pollution.
GROWING FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH
A 2021 McKinsey report notes that, over the past decade, Bangladesh’s RMG sector has made impressive strides in tackling the challenges of growth — particularly in diversifying customers and products, improving supplier and workforce performance, and strengthening compliance and sustainability.
Garments with “Made in Bangladesh” tag reach people of all ages in more than 150 countries, essentially providing with their second skin, keeping them warm during winter, comfortable in summer and trendy in autumn.
35+ years of experience in apparel manufacturing, With 4000+ factories Bangladesh is serving all major global fashion brands. All factories maintain international safety and compliance, and are assessed in accordance with BSCI, WRAP, SMETA, ICS, Higg index, GTW, RTM, Join Life, ZDHC, Blue Sign, ISO, OCS, GOTS, Oekotex.
“We are focusing on remodelling our business from labour-intensive to a value-added one through innovation, modernization, diversification, technology upgrading, and up-skilling and re-skilling our workforce. With less than 7% global market share, we have clear potential ahead of us.” Faruque Hassan, President, BGMEA.
