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When and where is the Dhaka International Yarn & Fabric Show 2026?

The Dhaka International Yarn & Fabric Show runs September 2–5, 2026 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Indian business travellers need a pre-arranged Bangladesh visa; the government visa fee is waived for Indian nationals.

Bangladesh is the world’s second-largest garment manufacturer, and Dhaka is its beating heart. The Dhaka International Yarn & Fabric Show is the country’s premier sourcing event for yarn, fabric, and textile accessories — the essential raw materials that feed one of the most important supply chains on the planet.

For Indian textile suppliers, this show is a direct route to the Bangladeshi garment industry. With its vast production base and growing demand for quality inputs, Bangladesh offers Indian yarn and fabric exporters a market of enormous scale and proximity.

At a Glance: The Essentials

Show nameDhaka International Yarn & Fabric Show
DatesSeptember 2 – 5, 2026
VenueDhaka, Bangladesh
SectorTextiles and Apparel
FocusYarn, fabric, and textile accessories
VisaPre-arranged Bangladesh visa (fee waived for Indians)

The show brings together yarn spinners, fabric mills, and accessory suppliers from across Asia and beyond, with buyers from Bangladesh’s garment factories and export houses. It is the most efficient way to reach the decision-makers who source the inputs for the world’s garments.

Why Attend the Dhaka Yarn & Fabric Show

For Indian textile companies, the show offers:

Bangladesh’s garment industry is a major consumer of Indian yarn and fabric, and the show is where those supply relationships are built and renewed.

Planning Your Trip: The Bangladesh Visa

Indian passport holders require a pre-arranged Bangladesh visa to enter the country. The application is made through the official Bangladesh visa portal, and the government visa fee is waived for Indian nationals.

Visa Fee Waived for Indians

Indian nationals need a pre-arranged Bangladesh visa, but the government visa fee is waived. Apply through the official Bangladesh visa portal (visa.gov.bd) before travel.

A few practical pointers:

  1. Apply through the official portal. Use visa.gov.bd to submit your application.
  2. Carry your fair documents. Registration confirmation or an invitation supports your business purpose.
  3. Check passport validity. Ensure your passport is valid for the required period.
  4. Plan your travel. Dhaka is a busy city; book flights and accommodation early.

Pre-arranged Visa Required

Indian nationals need a pre-arranged Bangladesh visa — there is no visa on arrival for this purpose. Apply well in advance of the show.

If you’d rather not handle the paperwork yourself, this is where BTW Visa Services comes in. Our specialists review your documents, prepare the application correctly, and track the process — so your attention stays on the show and your sourcing goals.

Quick Checklist for Attendees

Register for the show and obtain your badge in advance
Apply for the pre-arranged Bangladesh visa early
Book flights and accommodation in Dhaka early
Carry business cards and product samples
Plan meetings with garment buyers before you arrive

The Bottom Line

The Dhaka International Yarn & Fabric Show is the most direct route into the world’s second-largest garment manufacturing industry. With your Bangladesh visa sorted early, you can spend September 2–5 building the supply relationships that matter.

Official Links & Registration

Key Takeaways for Corporate Travel Teams

  • Dates — September 2 – 5, 2026 in Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • Sector — Yarn, fabric, and textile accessories
  • Visa — Indian nationals need a pre-arranged Bangladesh visa
  • Fee waived — The government visa fee is waived for Indian nationals
  • Opportunity — Direct access to the world’s second-largest garment industry