INSPIRATION to inspire future leaders held in Dhaka

Renowned magazine Textile Focus organized Dongyi Sourcing Limited (DSL) presents Inspiration Powered by Eurofins Consumer Product Testing Bangladesh, a signature leadership and knowledge-sharing event dedicated to empowering emerging professionals in Bangladesh’s textile and apparel sector.

The event was held on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Noorul Quader Auditorium, BGMEA Bhaban, Uttara, Dhaka.

It aimed to create a platform for knowledge exchange, leadership inspiration, and sustainability-focused dialogue within the industry.

Over 600 attendees from various industries and final-year students from different universities participated.

The distinguished lineup of speakers included key industry leaders such as Mijanur Rahman, Vice President (Finance), BGMEA & Managing Director & CEO, Fashion Power Group; Vidiya Amrit Khan, Vice President, BGMEA & Deputy Managing Director, Desh Garments Ltd.; Md. Mofazzal Hosen Pavel, President, BGBA & Managing Director & CEO, Dongyi Sourcing Ltd.; Prof. Dr. Engr. Ayub Nabi Khan, VC (Acting), BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology; Mohammad Sohel Sadat, Chairman, Shin Shin Group; Ananta Jalil (AJ), Chairman & Managing Director, AJI Group; Shafiqur I. Sarker Sohel, Managing Director, Purbani Group; Saiful Islam Khan, Managing Director, Essential Clothing; Abdullah Hil Nakib, Deputy Managing Director, Team Group; Dr. Karthik ND, Regional Managing Director - South Asia, Eurofins Consumer Product Testing; Mashook Chowdhury, Sustainability Lead, DBL Group, and many others.

Mijanur Rahman shared his inspiring personal journey to becoming a successful entrepreneur.

Md. Mofazzal Hosen Pavel said they are working to brand Bangladesh worldwide and, as part of their social responsibility, need to inspire the future leaders of the industry.

Ananta Jalil (AJ) expressed his happiness at seeing the future graduates of the industry and advised everyone to prepare with advanced technological and innovation knowledge to lead the industry globally.

All speakers shared their real-life inspiring stories with the audience and offered impactful tips for success in life.

Mohammad Ashraful Islam, Editor of Textile Focus, informed the audience that for the last 10 years Textile Focus has been proudly representing Bangladesh’s textile industry worldwide, and INSPIRATION is their signature event to motivate future industry leaders.

The event featured a special reception for Dr. Mohammad Abbas Uddin Shiyak, winner of the Global Change Award 2025 by the H&M Foundation.

Mohammad Ashraful Islam, Editor of Textile Focus & CEO of Marketo Services, coordinated the event.

Special greetings were extended by Christo Craig, Chief Operating Officer, Dongyi Sourcing Ltd.; Dipok Ghosh, Managing Director, Eurofins Consumer Product Testing Bangladesh; S M Shohel Rana, Managing Director, Denim Solutions Limited; Shakhawat Hossain, Chief Executive Officer, Threads & Accessories Division, DBL Group; Ismail CAKIR, Director, Delta Kimya; and Md. Zahidul Islam Yuvraj, COO, Pakiza Software Ltd.

The event was supported by Denim Solutions Ltd. as Sponsor, ECO Threads & Yarns as Sustainability Partner, Delta Kimya, Turkey as Knowledge Partner, and Pakiza Software Ltd. as Technology Partner.

Textile Focus has been working as an integrating research, development & promotion service provider company for the last 10 years.

“Inspiration” stands as a testament to Textile Focus’s commitment to developing future leaders who will shape a more sustainable and innovative textile industry in Bangladesh.