11 Bangladeshi companies at Jeddah Fashion and Textile Expo

The four-day 'Saudi Fashion and Textile Expo-2026' has begun in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Eleven garment and fashion companies from Bangladesh are participating in the fair organized at the Jeddah International Exhibition and Convention Center.

The Bangladesh Pavilion has been set up with the financial support of the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) and the cooperation of the Ministry of Commerce and the Consulate General of Bangladesh in Jeddah.

Imad Mohammed Al Aboud, Vice Chairman of the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce, inaugurated the expo on Thursday.

Later, Bangladesh Consul General Md. Sakhawat Hossain and Osama Koukandi, member of the Saudi Federation of Chambers and executive board member of the Saudi Regional Business Council for Southeast Asia, jointly inaugurated the Bangladesh Pavilion. Minister (Commercial) Syeda Nahida Habiba, consulate officials, Saudi businessmen, importers, expatriate businessmen and investors were present at the event.

The companies participating in the Bangladesh Pavilion are Zakaria Knitwear Limited, Aleya Apparels Limited, MS AHQ Apparels, Modest Attire by Jahan, Eaton Fashions Limited, Swapnil House, Bonum Garments Limited, Bell Bottom Limited, Marker, Sawda Fashion and Al Noor Garments Limited.

EPB is showing documentaries and movies on Bangladesh's heritage, production capacity, and exportable products at a separate booth.

According to the organizer, Pyramids Group, there are more than 550 booths in this year's expo. About 10,000 trade visitors and buyers from more than 25 countries are expected to participate. The concerned people hope that this fair will create an opportunity to connect with new buyers of Bangladeshi ready-made garments and textile products in the Middle East market, including Saudi Arabia. The exhibition will continue until September 27.