At the Global Sourcing Summit 2026, held on 3–4 June 2026 at IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, on the sidelines of the 2nd Asia Sourcing Show (Textiles & Apparel), Asef Kamal Pasha, Director of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers & Exporters Association (BGMEA), delivered a compelling presentation that challenged the industry to rethink sourcing beyond competition - and embrace collaboration.

His presentation highlighted a powerful vision: the future of sourcing will not be built on fragmented supply chains, but on a connected, trusted, and resilient Asian sourcing ecosystem.

From discussing the global sourcing reset and shifting trade dynamics to emphasizing Asia’s unmatched manufacturing diversity and Bangladesh’s leadership in sustainability, the session put forward an important message - no single country can win the future alone.

Key themes from the presentation included:

•  Building regional sourcing synergies across Asia
•  Strengthening responsible and sustainable manufacturing
•  Advancing from production to design, branding, and innovation
•  Creating coordinated ESG frameworks and trusted sourcing partnerships
•  Positioning Bangladesh and Asia as leaders of the next sourcing era.