Khadi Festival

Dhaka is set to host the first Khadi Festival beginning on 11 December at the Radisson Blu Dhaka. The two day festival will feature an invitation only fashion show as well as an exhibition, which will be open to the public. Organised by the Fashion Design Council Bangladesh, the event will showcase eighteen Bangladeshi and six Indian designers. The theme is the revival of Khadi with innovative designs. 

It will be inaugurated by Honourable Minister of Cultural Affairs, Asaduzzaman Noor and Ambassador of Norway Excellency Merete Lundemo, amongst others. 

The event will feature young designers like Farah Diba, Afsana Ferdausi Wormy, Rifat Reza Raka, Samia Rafique as well as renowned designers Chandana Dewan, Lipi Khandker, Humaira Khan, Biplob Saha, Mumu Maria, Shabana Ali, Tenzing Chakma, Kuhu, Emdad Haque, Shaibal Saha, Farah Anjum Bari, Nawshin Khair, Shahrukh Amin and Maheen Khan. Also featured in the event will be Indian designers Debarun Mukherjee, Santanu Das, Sanjukta Roy, Paromita Banerjee, Sayantan Sarkar and Rimi Nayak 

The event is sponsored by TRESemmé as well as The City Bank Limied, Green Delta Insurance, Square Toiletries, Bengali Group Ltd, Sailor and Keya

Event Timeline
11 December: 
Inauguration: 5pm
Exhibition: 2pm – 6pm
Fashion Show: 6pm – 8pm

12 December:
Exhibition: 10am – 6pm
Fashion Show: 6pm – 8pm