Industry experts have emphasized the importance of reliable product data, material traceability and supply chain coordination as Bangladesh’s textile and apparel sector prepares for emerging Digital Product Passport (DPP) requirements.
The discussion took place at a technical seminar titled “Preparing for Digital Product Passport & Beyond”, held as part of the Textile Innovation Expo 2026 at Hall 08 (Expo Village, Innovation Demonstration Zone) of the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB), Dhaka.
The session brought together garment manufacturers, traceability specialists, supply chain leaders and brand representatives to discuss strategies for improving material transparency and digital data readiness.
Global textile and apparel supply chains face growing expectations to provide reliable and verifiable information about raw materials, manufacturing processes and final product performance.
Speakers highlighted that preparing for a DPP involves much more than attaching a digital tag or QR code to a garment. It requires consistent records, traceable material flows, high-quality data and clearly defined responsibilities for sharing product information across complex supply chains.
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The seminar also highlighted potential challenges arising from gaps between supplier records, factory production systems and buyer requirements, which could undermine product data integrity. Participants discussed ways to establish product identification systems, bridge digital capability gaps and improve coordination between local suppliers and international buyers.
The session was particularly engaging, reflecting the growing industry interest in DPP and its implications for textile and apparel supply chains. Participants actively raised questions on practical implementation challenges and industry readiness, which the panelists addressed through their responses and insights.
The interactive exchange provided an opportunity for attendees to clarify key concerns and better understand the steps required to prepare for emerging traceability and transparency requirements.
Dr. Aminul Haque, Chief Executive Officer of Montrims Ltd., delivered the keynote presentation.
The panel discussion was moderated by Mohammad Monower Hossain, Head of Sustainability, TEAM Group. The panelists included Mayeesha Mahmud, Chairman, Traceability & DPP, BGMEA and Director, Cotton Group; Kazy Mohammad Iqbal Hossain, Climate Action Lead – Global Supply Chain, Lindex HK Ltd.; Amer Salim, Director, Knit Asia Ltd. and Aurum Sweater Ltd.; Engr. Md. Khaledul Islam Mithun, Chief Executive Officer, Rafsan Group; and Md. Muyeed Hasan, Country Manager, Aware™ Traceability Technology.
The seminar underscored the need for the industry to strengthen digital infrastructure, improve data management and build collaboration across the supply chain to ensure readiness for evolving global transparency and traceability requirements.
At the end of the seminar, Engr. Ehsanul Karim Kaiser handed over mementos to the distinguished guests.