Speaking at the inauguration of the 19th Dhaka International Textile & Garment Machinery Exhibition (DTG) on Thursday, he emphasised the need to reduce production costs and decrease reliance on gas and fossil fuels.
As Bangladesh prepares to graduate from the least developed country (LDC) category, Uddin highlighted the importance of increasing business efficiency. “The fixed cost must be reduced at any cost,” he stated, underscoring the urgency for businesses to adapt to the changing landscape.
The four-day exhibition, organised by the Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA) in collaboration with Hong Kong-based Yorkers Trade & Marketing Service Co Ltd, is taking place at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) and will conclude on 23rd February. DTG 2025, recognised as the largest textile machinery exhibition in the country, features 1,600 stalls and showcases over 1,100 leading brands from 33 countries, focusing on the latest advancements in textile machinery, fabric production, dyeing technology, and accessories.
Prominent enterprises from China, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, South Korea, and Turkey have gathered to exhibit their innovations at the event. BTMA President Mohammad Ali Khokon revealed that investments in the primary textile sector currently stand at US $ 22 billion, with entrepreneurs expressing willingness to invest further if the Government provides long-term projections on gas prices and bank interest rates for the next decade.
The inauguration was also attended by notable figures including Md Hafizur Rahman, administrator of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry; Fazlee Shamim Ehsan, executive president of the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association; and Akai Lin, overseas director of Yorkers Trade & Marketing Service Co Ltd.
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