Textile Today Innovation Hub has organized the Grand Finale of Textile Talent Hunt Season 9, presented by Centro Tex Ltd., powered by EURODYE CTC, on 12th November 2025, Wednesday at Dhaka Regency Hotel. During the grand event, finalists presented a range of innovative ideas and solutions for the textile and apparel sector. Guests at the ceremony praised the participants’ creativity and noted that such innovations would play a significant role in advancing Bangladesh’s textile and apparel industry.
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Sk. Bashir Uddin, Honorable Adviser, Ministry of Textiles & Jute, was present as the Chief Guest on the occasion. Inamul Haq Khan, Sr. Vice President, BGMEA; Mohammad Hatem, President, BKMEA; Mohammad Morshed Alam, Vice President, BGBA; Md. Hafizur Rahman, Former Administrator, FBCCI and Engr. Md. Enayet Hossain, Member Secretary, ITET, was present as a special guest.
Engr. Ehsanul Karim Kaiser, Convener, ITET, also the Executive Chairman, Textile Today Innovation Hub, chaired the event, where Prof. Dr. Engr. Ayub Nabi Khan, Vice Chancellor (Acting), BUFT, was present as the guest of honor.
Over the years, TTH – one of the flagships of Textile Today- has become more than just a competition. It has evolved into a launchpad for bright minds, young innovators, and future leaders of the textile and apparel industry. This year, TTH has witnessed participants rise to the challenge, presenting creative solutions that address some of the most pressing issues in textiles.
The top 7 Innovation Projects were presented by the Innovation Masterminds (IMs) selected through several training & grooming, idea audition, aptitude test, and supervised research or innovation project execution. About 2000 students participated in the competition from universities all around the country. 100 were selected from them for the national level competition, where they transformed themselves into IMs.
The 7 projects were, Reduction of steam consumption in 100% cotton s/j fabric, Cloud-integrated lean system for intelligent yarn inventory management, Dyeing process re-engineering to reduce the usages of water, time & chemical, Improving RFT in 100% cotton knit fabric light shade dyeing, Optimizing water consumption in 100% cotton dyeing, Recycling pre-consumer waste by crushing using two separate technologies for ring and rotor yarn and Cost reduction in dyeing 100% cotton knitted fabric.
Among the projects, Reduction of steam consumption in 100% cotton s/j fabric bagged the first prize of BDT 150,000, Cost reduction in dyeing 100% cotton knitted fabric won the second prize of BDT 100,000, and Optimizing water consumption in 100% cotton dyeing won the third prize of BDT 75,000. The trophy and prize money check were handed over to the winners after the final group presentation of these 7 projects, decided by the judges’ panel.
Among the IMs, Bayazid Ahammed from BUTEX bagged the Champion of the Champions trophy and a prize money of BDT 100,000. While Md Abdul Ohab Shams from BUTEX became the 1st runner up and Md Imtiase Imam from NITTER became the 2nd runner up and received prize money of BDT 45,000 and BDT 30,000 respectively.
The Judges’ Panel consisted of Prof. Dr. Engr. Ayub Nabi Khan, Vice Chancellor (Acting), BUFT (Chairman); Dr. Mohammad Abbas Uddin Shiyak, Assistant Professor, BUTEX (Secretary), ASM. Hafizur Rahman Nixon, Executive Director, Rh Corporation (A sister concern of Aziz group), and Md. Matiur Rahman Robin, Director, Essential Clothing Limited.
Earlier top 100 Innovation Masterminds received training equivalent to BDT 30 lacs. And they also could access scholarships up to an additional BDT 12 lacs. The IMs have been deployed to different textile and apparel factories to solve the real problems in a systematic manner under the leadership of different industry experts.
In the TTH Season-9, the ideas and projects showcased not only reflected a deep understanding of the textile industry but also the passion to innovate, improve, and create a more sustainable future.
Tareq Amin, Founder & CEO, Textile Today Innovation Hub and Organizer, Textile Talent Hunt, said, “In the 9th season, we dedicated our utmost effort to identifying and nurturing the right talents who have the potential to become transformative leaders in the industry. I am truly inspired by the talent and vision of these talent innovation masterminds. Their hard work and commitment have been remarkable—from the competition day to the grand finale.”
Mohammad Hatem, President, BKMEA, said, “Through the Talent Hunt program, we aim to identify and empower promising individuals who can contribute meaningfully to the growth of our industry, and I sincerely hope for the continued success of this initiative. At the same time, we are giving careful attention to the ongoing discussions surrounding labor laws. The growing rigidity toward workers, along with external pressures pushing our industry toward instability, remains a significant concern.”
He emphasized, “In countries like China, trade unions do not exist—only welfare associations operate. Yet, we often find ourselves under considerable external pressure while simultaneously facing internal challenges from within our own government. If this situation continues, we will have no choice but to close the industry and hand over the keys to you to manage. I urge our government to carefully consider these matters.”
Sk. Bashir Uddin, Honorable Adviser, Ministry of Textile & Jute, said, “The government has recently enacted new legislation aimed at addressing the issue of illegal income, ensuring that such earnings cannot be legalized. This marks an important step toward building a more transparent and accountable society. Our vision is to create a discrimination-free nation where there is no need to convert illegal income into legal wealth.
Over the years, our country has faced numerous challenges, but I am pleased to share that our national reserves have seen remarkable improvement. While we once had reserves of approximately $6 billion, today that figure has risen to a notable $32 billion. This progress, however, comes with its own set of challenges. There has been some hesitation regarding investments, and the current situation—shaped by past administrative actions—requires collective effort to overcome.”
He emphasized the importance of practical education and skill development, urging college and university principals to prioritize hands-on training for students, particularly in machinery operations, to ensure they enter the workforce as skilled professionals from the outset. He further marked that through collective effort, Bangladesh can build a nation that earns global respect and stands proudly as a leading force in the world. Together, he added, we can establish our country with dignity and honor, advancing as a prominent and progressive nation.”
Prof. Dr. Engr. Ayub Nabi Khan, Acting Vice Chancellor of the BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT) said , “There are many sectors like agriculture that have established robust research centers, but unfortunately, our textile industry lacks a dedicated government-funded research center. This gap in support hinders the industry’s potential for growth and innovation. To remain competitive on the global stage, the government needs to recognize and support the innovative minds in the textile sector, encouraging further breakthroughs and advancements.”
He further highlighted that the concept of a “knowledge economy” underscores the critical importance of investing in human capital and skill development. To ensure the long-term sustainability and growth of Bangladesh’s textile industry, he emphasized the need to prioritize education and workforce training, noting that such investment remains one of the most valuable commitments a nation can make for its future prosperity.
In the Grand Finale, there was a Poster Exhibition where the top 12 Projects were showcased, and among them, the best poster was the “Cost reduction in dyeing 100% cotton knitted fabric” project, and awarded BDT 20,000. The judges of this poster presentation were Dr. Rashedul Islam Sourov, Associate Professor, BUTEX; Abdullah Al Mahmud, General Manager and Business Line Leader (Washing & Denim), Dysin Group; and Sadman Sakib Tushan, Chief Operating Officer, CSI Smart Tech.
Besides, there was a panel Discussion titled, “Winning the Challenges with Innovation Competitiveness”, where panelists shared their valuable ideas on how to face the current challenges of the textile and apparel sector and the importance of innovativeness.
Panel Speakers were Dr. Md. Hasib Uddin, Director, BGMEA, also the Chairman, APS Group; Chowdhury Mohammed Hanif Shoeb, Managing Director & CEO, Salma Group; Engr. Abdus Sobhan CIP, Managing Director, Auko-Tex Group, and Saiful Islam Khan, Managing Director, Essential Clothing Ltd. The panel discussion was moderated by Dr. Mohammad Hasan, Managing Director, Cotton Group & Executive Editor, Textile Today.
Centro Tex Ltd. was the Title Sponsor, EURODYE CTC was the Powered by Sponsor, Dysin Group and CHT were the Platinum Sponsors of the event, where Apna Organics Pvt. Ltd. was the Diamond Sponsor, Sameet Dye Chem was the Gold Sponsor, and Denim Solution was the Sponsor.
COATS was the Prize Money Sponsor, where Transfar Chemical was the Research Partner, SGS Limited was the Quality Partner, giz was the In Association Partner, and TexMeta was the Network Partner.
The factory partners were Essential Clothing Ltd, Armada Spinning Mills Ltd., Al Muslim Group, Aukotex Group, Salma Group, Hams Garments Ltd, Saiham Denims Ltd., South West Composite Ltd, Alliacne Knit Composite Ltd., Mosharaf Group, N.A.Z Bangladesh Ltd., Radical Design Ltd., Knit Concern Group, and Ibrahim Knit Garments (Pvt.) Ltd., who extended their hands and doors to the future textile leaders to become the Innovation Masterminds.
Textile Talent Hunt (TTH) is an initiative of Textile Today Innovation Hub. It is the first-ever talent-making competition for undergraduate students studying in textile, garments, fashion, and any discipline. The objective of the TTH is to prepare the future leaders by training, grooming & mentoring them to adopt the latest developments through innovation (research or knowledge generation) projects in a modern approach.
