GTB 2026 Dhaka is the premier International Apparel Tech & Machinery Expo, bringing together industry leaders, manufacturers, and suppliers for sourcing, networking, and trade. Scheduled from 14-17 January 2026 at ICCB, Dhaka, the event showcases the latest innovations in garment technology, machinery, and solutions for global apparel production. 350 companies participated, with nearly 1,500 stalls from 18 countries, including India, Japan, Vietnam, China, South Korea, and Germany. Bangladesh Garments Accessories & Packaging Manufacturers & Exporters Association (BGAPMEA) organized the expo in collaboration with ASK Trade & Exhibitions Pvt. Ltd.
Textile focus meets various exhibitors at GTB. Some of them, with their feedback, are given below:
Groz-Beckert offers precision tools and advanced garment joining technologies for the apparel industry
- Mirza Tanzim Hossain Beg, Senior Sales Manager, Groz-Beckert
We offer precision tools and advanced garment joining technologies for the apparel industry. Our main goal is to improve productivity, enhance product quality, and share our more than 150 years of technical knowledge with our partners. At the 2026 exhibition, our focus is on reducing garment production costs, lowering rejection rates, minimizing machine downtime, and improving overall manufacturing efficiency. By addressing key brand compliance and quality concerns, we help factories improve production-floor efficiency, strengthen their brand reputation in the global market, and support sustainable, long-term growth for our manufacturing partners.
Bangladesh is now capable of meeting major sustainable buyer requirements.
- Kazi Fahad, Managing Director, Kazi Printing
Our primary purpose for participating in this fair is to highlight Bangladesh’s commitment to sustainable accessories and packaging for the global market. GAPEXPO is the country’s largest platform for the accessories and packaging industry, where we showcase our technologies and capabilities. The global packaging market is worth around $ 700 billion, yet Bangladesh has not fully captured this opportunity due to policy constraints. Packaging supports not only garments, but also pharmaceuticals, leather, and seafood exports. Bangladesh is now capable of meeting major sustainable buyer requirements. With proper government policy support, we believe the accessories and packaging sector can become one of Bangladesh’s leading export industries in the near future.
Tech Cell BD provides garment machinery and efficiency solutions for the apparel industry in Bangladesh
- Bappy K. Roy, Managing Director, Tech Cell BD Ltd.
We provide garment machinery and efficiency solutions for the apparel industry in Bangladesh. We have implemented advanced technologies across many factories to improve productivity, increase efficiency, and reduce workforce requirements. Our solutions include specialized sewing, cutting, and finishing machines, as well as integrated production monitoring systems. At this fair, we are showcasing how two to three machines can be operated by one person to achieve higher output at lower cost. We have been participating in this fair for several years and received strong interest this year. We sincerely thank our customers and look forward to their continued support.
Team Star’s products are cost-effective, energy-efficient, environmentally friendly, globally accepted, and supported by reliable after-sales service
- Engr. Md Asaduzzaman, Managing Director, Team Star
This year, we are introducing two innovative products. The first is a combined washing and dyeing machine that performs both processes in a single unit, reducing investment costs and saving factory space. The second is a world-class, 6,000-liter steam-heated dryer that consumes around 50% less steam and significantly reduces electricity use through a wheel-drive system. Team Star is the first in Bangladesh to manufacture this technology locally. Our products are cost-effective, energy-efficient, environmentally friendly, globally accepted, and supported by reliable after-sales service.
Paramount works with garments, software, and style cards made in the USA
- Md. Saiful Islam, CEO, Paramount
Basically, the products we work with are garments, software, style cards made in the USA, a floater machine, a pattern cutter machine, an auto cutter machine, a fabric relaxing machine, and an inspection machine. Currently, the CAD software is essential in the garment sector. When CAD software is used in a factory, it can negotiate pricing with the buyer. It can beat him on pricing. So, I would like to encourage all garment owners and home buyers to use CAD software.
Paramount also works with garments and garment cutting automation
- Raisul Islam, Manager (Business Development), Paramount
We work with garments and garment cutting automation. Also, we work with garment CAD software and AutoCAD. Basically, our software is called StyleCAD. It is a software based in the USA. Our software is 2 to 3 inches in size in marker making. It will save you in every market. We use this software with a floater machine, a pattern cutter machine, a fabric auto-spreading machine, a fabric auto-cutter machine, and a fabric relaxing machine. Currently, if you want to take the garment industry to the next level, everyone should come to garment automation. And I would like to tell everyone in the garment industry to embrace garment automation.
From both efficiency and productivity perspectives, the INA Intelligent Production Hanger System delivers strong results.
- Faysal Ahmed Majumder, Manager (Sales & Marketing), INA Intelligent Production Hanger System
We participated in the exhibition for the first time and received a very encouraging response from several potential customers who visited our stall. Overall, the outcome was positive. With the government targeting around 9% growth next year and salary increases already reaching nearly 12%, our automated hanger system, which operates with a minimal workforce, is a highly feasible solution for the industry. From both efficiency and productivity perspectives, the system delivers strong results. As seen in China, where automation has been widely adopted due to rising wages and overhead costs, Bangladesh is now moving toward the same trend. In addition, we have introduced a fully integrated, IoT-based solution covering the entire process from cutting to warehouse within a single database system.
SEWMAK Service-Oriented Garments Machinery is the authorized agent of Hikari in Bangladesh
- Engr. Md. Shohidul Kamal, Managing Director, Sewmak
SEWMAK Service-Oriented Garments Machinery is the authorized agent of Hikari in Bangladesh. Hikari, a Shanghai-based Chinese company, is globally renowned for its intelligent industrial sewing machines. At this exhibition, we are showcasing AI-based machines with advanced technologies, including intelligent tension and thread control, designed to enhance garment quality and productivity. These innovations drastically reduce needle breakage and thread-related issues, improving overall factory efficiency. Hikari continually develops new technologies, and its latest V-Technology enables operators to manage quality and machine performance effectively. Customer feedback has been excellent, confirming Hikari as a world-class, reliable brand.
MU System provides eight software solutions, including GST, MES, ERP, Digital Sample Room, and IoT Device.
- Israt Jahan, Project Manager, MU System
We are here to digitize your industry. We provide eight software solutions, including GST, MES, ERP, Digital Sample Room, and IoT Device. Our solutions cover GST, line balancing, standard SMV, line balance, thread consumption, and overall production management. You can get real-time data from MES and IoT devices, and monitor your per-hour targets in the system. Currently, we are focusing on GST and MES in Bangladesh. You can also get real-time data for GST, SMV, thread consumption, line balance, salary management, and system connection and integration through IoT Device.
AsiaMac focus on cutting room solutions, auxiliary equipment, finishing, sewing, and sewing automation.
- Akram H Bhuyan, Managing Director, AsiaMac Technology Ltd.
AsiaMac Technology Ltd., provides machinery and solutions for the garment industry. We focus on cutting room solutions, auxiliary equipment, finishing, sewing, and sewing automation. This year, we introduced the popular brand Özer Makina and showcased its Spreading Machine. At the exhibition, we displayed our cutting solutions, sewing machines, and some of Özer Makina’s products, such as shirt automation, and explained the basics of shirt automation to our customers. Our participation has been very successful. We have received a lot of feedback, displayed our latest technology, and effectively communicated with our customers. Customer engagement has increased significantly, and we are optimistic about the outcomes of this exhibition.
Adzi Trims is showcasing its full range of accessories and packaging products
- Md. Turekul Islam, Sr. Manager (Business Development), Adzi Trims Ltd
Adzi Trims is showcasing its full range of accessories and packaging products through our dedicated display center alongside leading industry players. Our primary focus is sustainability, and we proudly offer recyclable, biodegradable, and compostable poly bags, as well as eco-friendly organic cotton bags. Most of our products are made from recycled and environmentally responsible materials. Recently, we also participated in a green project with Adzi Trims Limited at their industrial park as an accessory supplier. We are receiving very positive responses from buyers and creators who are finding complete solutions to their needs on one platform.
NR Group operates as a one-stop solution provider, covering the whole supply chain from raw material sourcing to finished product delivery
- Aminul Islam, AGM (Marketing & Merchandising), N.R. Group & Kazi Abdur Razzak, AGM (Marketing), N.R. Group
NR Group is a leading player in Bangladesh’s garments and textile sector, offering a wide range of manufacturing and supply solutions, including elastic fabrics, cotton and quill tapes, printing and packaging materials. The group operates as a one-stop solution provider, covering the whole supply chain from raw material sourcing to finished product delivery. NR Group actively engages customers by showcasing innovations and providing product samples tailored to specific requirements. Positive feedback from clients and industry stakeholders reflects strong market confidence. Through strategic importing and continuous improvement, the company supports local factories and contributes to the sustainable growth and competitiveness of Bangladesh’s textile industry.
r-pac is showcasing the latest innovations in garment packaging, trims, and supply-chain solutions.
- Rezwan Chowdhury, Sales Lead (RFID Supply Chain Solutions), r-pac
We are exhibiting at GAP Expo, showcasing our latest innovations in garment packaging, trims, and supply-chain solutions. Our newest innovation is an RFID-based supply chain device that eliminates carton and shipment errors through advanced hardware and software, ensuring 100% shipment accuracy for factories. This helps factories avoid debit notes and chargebacks from brands. We currently work with leading European and US buyers, including H&M, Kiabi, C&A, and Inditex.
Our customers have been delighted with the technology by Hikari
- Md. Iqbal Hossain, Manager, Finance & Operations, Hikari
We are Hikari Manufacturing, a China-based company. On the first day of the exhibition, most of our customers came to see our latest technology. Over 60 global companies are already using our products, and we are now among the first in the world to introduce intelligent set-tension control technology. Our customers have been delighted using this technology, and feedback has been excellent. Many valued customers are coming to experience our products firsthand, and we are proud to demonstrate the quality, efficiency, and advanced technology we offer.
