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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Stitching Profit to Purpose: A Techno-Commercial Roadmap for Bangladesh Textiles
By Kazi Azmal Anwar — Textile Engineer (AUST, 12th Batch); 14+ years in Merchandising & Sourcing; Master’s in Supply Chain Management, Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand Standfirst From AUST’s labs to global buying rooms—and now AUT’s supply-chain classrooms—my career sits at the seam where engineering meets commerce. This article distills what actually … [Read more...]