Three major trade exhibitions for Bangladesh’s ready-made garment sector will open in Dhaka on 14 January, bringing garment technology, accessories, packaging, yarn and fabrics under one roof.
The 23rd edition of Garment Technology Bangladesh (GTB) 2026, the 14th Garment Accessories and Packaging Expo (GAP Expo) 2026, and the 12th Bangladesh Yarn Fabrics Accessories Show 2026 will run from 14 January to the 17th at Expo Village, International Convention City Bashundhara in the capital.
The events are being jointly organised by ASK Tradeshows and Exhibitions Pvt Ltd and the Bangladesh Garment Accessories and Packaging Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGAPMEA), according to the organisers.
A total of 350 exhibitors from more than 15 countries will participate, occupying around 1,500 booths across 20,000 square metres. More than 450 global and regional brands will showcase garment machinery and parts, accessories and packaging products, and yarn and fabrics, targeting manufacturers and sourcing teams from across Bangladesh’s export-oriented apparel industry.
The inauguration ceremony will be held on 14 January at 11am on the mezzanine floor of Hall 2. Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury, former commerce minister of Bangladesh and a BNP standing committee member, will attend as chief guest. Other invited guests include National Board of Revenue Chairman Abdur Rahman Khan FCMA, FBCCI Administrator Abdur Rahim Khan, BKMEA President Mohammad Hatem, BGMEA Acting President Salim Rahman, and senior industry leaders.
Organisers said GTB has, for more than two decades, served as a key sourcing platform for sewing, finishing and embroidery machinery, spare parts and allied products from global technology suppliers. GAP Expo, meanwhile, remains the largest and exclusive trade exhibition for garment accessories and packaging products organised by BGAPMEA members.
ASK Tradeshows and Exhibitions Managing Director Tipu Sultan Bhuiyan said Bangladesh must accelerate digital adoption across factories, invest in worker upskilling and technical education, attract strategic investment in smart and sustainable machinery, and deepen collaboration with global brands to remain competitive internationally. He said the scale of the current edition reflects growing optimism in the garment sector, with GTB positioned to provide technological solutions to support the industry’s shift from volume-based manufacturing to value-driven production.
The exhibition portfolio of GTB covers the full garment and textile manufacturing value chain, with specialised product zones designed to allow buyers, factory owners and technical teams to assess integrated solutions in one location. Organisers said the events typically attract decision-makers, technical heads and sourcing professionals from across the country.
The tradeshows will be open to business visitors daily from 11am to 7pm.
