An 11-member Italian business delegation has begun a visit to Bangladesh to promote textile technology cooperation, strengthen trade ties, and explore new business opportunities with the country's fast-growing textile and apparel industry. The delegation, comprising representatives of 11 small and medium-sized Italian companies specializing in textile innovation and technology, arrived in Dhaka for a series of business engagements with Bangladeshi industry leaders. The visit is supported by the Italian Embassy, Italian Trade Agency (ITA), and the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers (ACIMIT).
Objective of the Visit
The primary objective of the visit is to enhance collaboration between Italian and Bangladeshi textile firms. The delegation aims to present advanced textile technologies, engage in business-to-business (B2B) meetings, and visit factories in Dhaka and Chattogram. These activities are organized in collaboration with the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA), Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA), and the Chattogram Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Significance for Bangladesh
The partnership is significant for Bangladesh's textile industry, which is one of the country's largest export sectors. Italian Ambassador Alessandro highlighted that Italian companies have contributed to the establishment and growth of Bangladesh's textile industry and are now ready to provide advanced technologies to help the sector address emerging challenges, including sustainability, logistics, and changing global demand.
Italy's Textile Machinery Excellence
Trade Commissioner Antonietta Baccanari noted that Italy is globally recognized for its excellence in textile machinery, combining precision engineering with advanced industrial design. In 2025 alone, Italy exported approximately 71 million euros worth of textile machinery to Bangladesh. ACIMIT, representing over 300 Italian textile machinery manufacturers, exports textile machinery worth about 1.7 billion euros annually worldwide.
Participating Companies and Industry Leaders
The participating Italian companies include Color Services, Corino Macchine, Danti Paolo, Durst, L.A.I.P., Lawer, Pinter Caipo, Reggiani Macchine, SalvadS, Tecnorama, and Ugolini. Bangladeshi industry leaders such as BKMEA President Mohammad Hatem, BTMA Director Chowdhury Hanif Shoeb, and BGMEA Director Shah Rayeed Chowdhury also addressed the opening session.
Future Prospects
This visit is expected to pave the way for future collaborations, technology transfers, and investments in Bangladesh's textile sector. The enhanced partnership could lead to improved production efficiencies, higher quality standards, and greater global competitiveness for Bangladeshi textile manufacturers.
