PHOTO: TANDHAN DENIM

STAR BUSINESS DESK

Tandhan Denim, a denim fabric manufacturer based in eastern India, showcased its latest products and sustainability initiatives at the 20th edition of the Bangladesh Denim Expo held at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in Dhaka.

The company participated in the exhibition under the theme “Connected by Distance, Driven by Denim”, emphasising its proximity to Bangladesh and its focus on serving the country’s apparel industry.

The two-day exhibition began in the capital yesterday.

Speaking at the event, Shakirul Khan Plabon, country head of Tandhan Denim, said the company’s manufacturing facility in Kolkata enables it to offer shorter lead times and dependable supply solutions to garment manufacturers and buyers in Bangladesh.

According to a press release, Tandhan Denim is the only large-scale denim mill in eastern India, with an annual production capacity of 20 million metres of denim fabric.

The company said its manufacturing facility is equipped with a zero liquid discharge (ZLD) plant capable of recycling nearly one million litres of water daily as part of its sustainability efforts.

Tandhan Denim is part of the diversified Tandhan Group, which has been operating across multiple industries for more than three decades.

Highlighting the importance of Bangladesh as a market, Nishant Giri, vice-president of Tandhan Denim, said the garments displayed at the expo reflected the versatility of the company’s denim fabrics and their ability to meet a wide range of buyer requirements.

He said the company showcased eco-friendly fabric solutions designed to address evolving global demand for sustainable fashion.

Tandhan Denim said it remains focused on developing versatile and high-performance denim fabrics for international fashion brands and buyers.

Through its participation in the expo, the company sought to strengthen its engagement with Bangladesh’s apparel sector and expand regional partnerships, the release added.