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The stage is set for 9th Intex South Asia – Bangladesh Edition

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The stage is set for 9th Intex South Asia – Bangladesh Edition

Bangladesh is ready to host the Intex South Asia, the Biggest International Textile Sourcing Show of South Asia, in physical format in Dhaka from 16-18 June 2022 at Hall IV International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB).

Mr. Golam Dastagir Gazi, Hon’ble Minister of Textiles & Jute, Government of Bangladesh (Chief Guest), will inaugurate the 9th edition of Intex South Asia along with Shri Upendra Prasad Singh, Hon’ble Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India (Guest of Honor) which would also be the first international textiles sourcing show in Bangladesh post the pandemic. The heads of major textile and apparel industry associations, representatives from foreign trade offices and missions are also expected to join the Grand Opening Ceremony on 16 June 2022 at International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB).

After two successful editions in Bangladesh in 2019 (physical) and 2020 (virtual), Intex South Asia 2022 will bring together textile and apparel industry stakeholders from Bangladesh to meet and conduct business with 150+ local and international suppliers of fibers, yarns, apparel fabrics, trims, laces, embroidery, textile design software, as well as to grow international business by interacting with textile parks owners, trends forecasters and more under this unified textile sourcing platform.

The Bangladesh edition will witness more than 80 companies from India and Bangladesh, along with international participants from South Korea, China, Thailand, UAE, Singapore, Italy, USA and more showcasing their innovative, sustainable and latest textile offerings for 2023-24 SS/AW. An Italian Trends Studio will showcase Fabric Trends for Fall Winter 23/24 & Spring Summer 2024 Collection and there would be Colour Trends for 23/24 Season by Global Trend Forecasting Agency from USA. Alongside the exhibition, there will be an Interactive Business Forum Seminar Series (IBF). This knowledge sharing platform has hosted cutting-edge industry seminars, presentations and workshops on supply chain, innovations, sustainability, global fashion trends by global industry experts in the past. The 2022 edition’s IBF Seminar Series Agenda will be announced shortly.

With Bangladesh’s textile and apparel exports aiming to reach US$ 100 billion in the next 10 years, the Intex South Asia platform will offer excellent opportunities for the textile & RMG industry stakeholders to reconnect with new and existing international textile suppliers, explore sourcing opportunities for new product development and learn about the latest innovations, trends and sustainability in textiles by international experts. Furthermore, our platform will assist Bangladesh’s large and SME textile manufacturers to showcase “Made in Bangladesh” trendy & quality products and promote backward linkage to leading garment manufacturers, exporters, sourcing / buying offices of international brands and retailers, domestic apparel brands, fashion labels, etc. in Bangladesh.

Mr. Golam Dastagir Gazi, Hon’ble Minister of Textiles & Jute, Govt. of Bangladesh, said, “I am delighted to know that Intex South Asia, the international textile sourcing show of South Asia will be held in Bangladesh. I proudly recall the first edition of Intex South Asia, which was held in Dhaka in 2019 with an excellent participation from different nations. We believe Intex South Asia platform will boost the economy and create opportunities for textile and apparel industry of Bangladesh and other participating countries. We extend our all-out support for organizing this fruitful and meaningful trade exhibition in Bangladesh.”

The Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council (TEXPROCIL) from India has organised an India Pavilion with some of the top suppliers from India looking to strengthen India-Bangladesh business ties. Mr. Manoj Kumar Patodia, Chairman of TEXPROCIL said, “The organization of Intex South Asia Bangladesh comes at a very opportune moment. A physical event being organized after more than two years, the Intex South Asia Show will enable Indian exporters of textile products to cement existing relationships with Bangladesh companies as well as build new ones. I am confident that this platform will contribute significantly to the growth of textile & clothing trade between India and Bangladesh thereby strengthening the South Asian region economically.”

Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Arti Bhagat, Director of Worldex India, Organiser of Intex South Asia Bangladesh said, “The 2022 edition presents a curated collection of new products and innovations by India and international suppliers to create assured, new business opportunities for the Bangladeshi industry. This show delivers a two-fold advantage for Bangladesh; It creates opportunities for Bangladesh to increase its global market share and strengthen its reputation as a sourcing destination for high-fashion and value-added garments. I believe our platform would further assist the growth and development of the textile and apparel industry of Bangladesh”.

We are pleased to welcome Arise Integrated Industrial Platforms (ARISE IIP) as our Africa Investment Partner at Intex South Asia Bangladesh. ARISE IIP identifies industrial gaps in Africa and designs sustainable solutions to locally transform raw materials, boost exports and promote trade. Detailed information on investment is available at their booth. Their session on ‘Investment Opportunities in West Africa’ at the IBF Seminar Series will be highly illuminating for all.

MGH is our Supply Chain, Logistics & Express partner of Intex South Asia Bangladesh. Headquartered in Singapore, MGH offers customized, flexible and end-to-end solutions to industries across the world. To avail of their latest offerings, businesses can visit their booth as well as attend the MGH session at the IBF Seminar Series.

Intex South Asia is organised by Worldex India Exhibition & Promotion Pvt. Ltd and endorsed by International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF), Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers & Exporters Association (BKMEA), Bangladesh Garment Buying House Association (BGBA), India-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce & Industry (IBCCI), Taiwan Textile Federation (TTF), Korea Textile Center (KTC), Thailand Textile Institute (THTI), The Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council (TEXPROCIL), Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) and the Malaysian Knitting Manufacturers Association (MKMA) to name a few.

We invite all industry representatives to visit the show in-person and make the best of this opportunity at the 9th Intex South Asia Bangladesh. To receive your complimentary badge, register yourself at https://bd.intexsouthasia.com/buyer_reg.html For more information, visit our website – https://bd.intexsouthasia.com or follow @Intexfair us on Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram.

Press & Media Contact:
Zahir Merchant, Sr. Head of Operations & Marketing
Mobile/WhatsApp +91 9820028359 or
E-mail to zahir@worldexindia.com

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