Denim Expo begins on May 10 after a two-year break

After a two-year break, Bangladesh Denim Expo will begin in Dhaka's International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) on May 10.

"Beyond Business" is the theme of the 12th edition of the two-day show, according to a statement from the Bangladesh Denim Expo.

Some 79 exhibitors are set to attend the event, consisting of both local and international participants.

In this edition exhibitors will display fabrics, garments, threads, machinery, finishing equipment and accessories of Bangladesh's denim industry, the largest denim exporter to the EU and USA, according to the statement.

Through a series of product displays, seminar sessions and panel discussions, the expo will encourage robust interaction among exhibitors and visitors.

Some eight seminar sessions and two panel discussions will be held in this edition of the expo.

"The world is a slightly different place since the last edition of this show, which took place two years ago," said Mostafiz Uddin, founder and CEO the Bangladesh Denim Expo.

"Denim supply chains have experienced major turbulence and disruption and have been forced to innovate and adapt in order to survive and remain relevant," he said.

"The pandemic has forced suppliers to double-down on sustainability issues. That is what global consumers are demanding in the post-pandemic world, and this message is being passed down supply chains through fashion brands and retailers."