Garment tech, accessory fairs start today

Three international fairs showcasing garment accessories, packaging, raw materials and machineries begin in Dhaka today (January 12), organisers said.

Companies from China, India, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, the USA and European Union will take part in Pacexpo-2012, one of the fairs, at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre.

The other two fairs -- Garmentech Bangladesh 2012 and Yarn and Fabrics Sourcing Fair 2012 -- will begin at the same venue.

Bangladesh Garments Accessories and Packaging Manufacturers and Exporters Association has organised the expositions in association with ASK Trade & Exhibition Ltd and Zakaria Trade & Fair International.

Finance Minister AMA Muhith is expected to inaugurate the fairs, which will run until January 15.

Visitors will have chance to meet global leaders in technology for knitting, sewing, embroidery, finishing and laundry, printing and related machinery. All sorts of cartons and accessories will also be on display.

The fairs are open to visitors from 11:00am to 7:30pm every day without an entry fee.