A webinar on “Future Skills in RMG & Textile and AI Tools in RMG” was held on 7 October 2026, bringing together around 100 textile engineering students and ready-made garment (RMG) professionals to explore the evolving skills and competencies required in Bangladesh’s apparel industry.
Organised by Textile Times, the webinar featured Md. Salauddin, Director of Reaz Garments Ltd. and Advisor to Bunon, Fashion Business Journal and TGM Blog, alongside Shohel Hossen Saikat, Founder of ecoeen, Co-Founder of Bunon Bee and Lead Trainer at AI Mastery 360.
The discussion highlighted the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI), digital technologies, data analysis and sustainability in shaping the future of textile and apparel manufacturing. Speakers also emphasised the importance of communication, problem-solving, continuous learning, upskilling and reskilling as industry professionals adapt to changing technologies and global market demands.
Md. Salauddin stressed that academic qualifications alone would not be sufficient to meet the demands of the evolving job market. Future textile and RMG professionals must complement their academic knowledge with practical industry experience, technological proficiency and the ability to adapt to emerging industry requirements.
The webinar formed part of the ongoing knowledge-sharing initiatives of Bunon and TGM Blog, which aim to bridge the gap between industry experience and the next generation of textile and apparel professionals.
The active participation of students and industry professionals underscored the growing interest in future-ready skills and the need to prepare Bangladesh’s emerging workforce for the technological and operational changes reshaping the global apparel industry.