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BGMEA And BIDEC Partner To Introduce Innovative Fan Upcycling Technology In Garment Factories

• By  Textile Excellence
• September 01, 2026

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding alongside the Bangladesh Industrial Development and Engineering Company on August 20 2026. The agreement aims to promote an innovative patented technology designed to convert conventional capacitor ceiling fans into modern brushless direct current fans. This local innovation arrives at a critical juncture when the domestic apparel sector faces severe pressure from an ongoing national gas crisis. The manufacturing industry must urgently adopt sustainable solutions to maintain global competitiveness.

Vidiya Amrit Khan serves as the Vice President of the trade association and signed the official document in Dhaka alongside BIDEC Chief Executive Officer Kazi Mohammad Ibrahim. The strategic partnership directly connects member garment factories with practical upcycling technology to optimize energy usage and reduce overall electricity consumption. Utilizing domestic engineering solutions provides a clear pathway to strengthen sustainable industrial development nationwide.

The manufacturing association spent several months rigorously assessing the mechanical technology before formalizing this agreement. Field trials conducted across more than 42 different garment factories revealed remarkable efficiency improvements ranging from 47% to 65%. These practical factory level results provided immense confidence regarding the widespread potential of this domestic initiative.

Member factories will receive special discounted pricing to implement these upcycled brushless direct current fans under the new partnership guidelines. The upgraded machinery includes a comprehensive five-year guarantee ensuring operational reliability. Participating factories can expect a highly feasible financial payback period of around 1.5 to 2 years based on observed efficiency gains.

Shah Rayeed Chowdhury holds the position of Director at the garment association and highlighted the economic realities driving this transition. Chowdhury stated, "Energy efficiency is no longer only an environmental issue; it is increasingly a business and competitiveness issue for our factories. If a practical local technology can deliver 50% or more efficiency improvement, and a potential 1.5-to-2-year payback, it becomes a very relevant solution for our members."

The initiative perfectly aligns with the broader transition of the readymade garment industry toward complete decarbonization and competitive resource efficiency. Lowering electricity consumption across hundreds of massive production facilities will significantly ease the heavy operational burdens placed upon the national power grid. Reduced overhead costs empower factory owners to navigate current commercial volatility safely.

International buyers increasingly demand strict adherence to rigorous sustainability metrics before placing major textile orders. Implementing this scalable energy solution helps domestic manufacturers easily meet these elevated global sourcing expectations. Industry experts confidently noted that adopting such localized technological advancements will seamlessly support compliance with upcoming European Union supply chain due diligence regulations.

International buyers increasingly demand strict adherence to rigorous sustainability metrics before placing major textile orders. Implementing this scalable energy solution helps domestic manufacturers easily meet these elevated global sourcing expectations. Industry experts confidently noted that adopting such localized technological advancements will seamlessly support compliance with upcoming European Union supply chain due diligence regulations.