Asaduzzaman Khan from Lida Textile & Dyeing Company Limited has claimed the top title in the inaugural 'GarmentTechBD ASCM Dictionary Contest 2026,' an event launched to elevate global supply chain management expertise within Bangladesh's textile, garment, manufacturing, and logistics industries.

By securing victory in this high-profile national tournament, Asaduzzaman has earned a direct entry into the international 'DataDevelop Prize Hong Kong 2026 Case Competition,' which will take place at the Hong Kong Science and Technology Park (HKSTP) in Hong Kong, SAR of China.

The competition concluded its final stage in Gazipur on Friday.

The three-phase talent search kicked off with an initial online quiz on July 4, followed by a secondary advanced evaluation on July 18.

Following rigorous testing and direct professional assessments, the field was narrowed down to seven top finalists.

Alongside Khan, the remaining top six rankers are Mizanur Rahman Sifat from Liz Fashion Industry Limited, Imranul Islam Hridoy from Snowtex Group, Mahmudul Hasan from Agami Washing Limited, Sajjadul Karim from Liz Fashion Industry Limited, Mir Md. Akter Ul Alam from Liz Fashion Industry Limited and Mohammad Ariful Islam from NRN Knitting and Garments Limited.

These high-performing individuals will now assume elevated leadership roles.

The runners-up spanning second to seventh places have been assigned as mentors for the upcoming 'Bangladesh Case Competition,' while contestants placing eighth through 55th will fulfill duties as sub-mentors.

Hosted by the Academy of Garments Technology Bangladesh—the designated ASCM APICS training partner in Bangladesh—the initiative drew over 5,500 working professionals across roughly 350 major textile, apparel, and knitting enterprises endorsed by BTMA, BKMEA, and BGMEA.

Repeated elimination rounds pruned this vast applicant pool down to the final 55 contenders who competed in the grand finale.

Reflecting on his victory, champion Asaduzzaman Khan shared that this triumph has brought fresh enthusiasm to his career trajectory.

He remarked, "Representing Bangladesh’s supply chain sector at an international level is a great responsibility for me."

Asaduzzaman further noted, "Participating in the competition provided me with the opportunity to learn many new aspects of supply chain management. The contest was not only a platform to assess skills but also an important opportunity for knowledge sharing, gaining experience, and professional development."

Highlighting the tournament's impact, Dr. Henry Soo, Strategic Partner and Master Trainer at the Academy of Garments Technology Bangladesh, stated that the event "is not merely a platform for evaluating skills but also creates a new opportunity for supply chain professionals in Bangladesh’s industrial sector to acquire international-standard knowledge."

Beyond corporate skill building, the host entity incorporated a corporate social responsibility drive into the event. Participating firms were invited to take part in voluntary community and social development programs.

Host officials clarified that involvement in these social initiatives was purely optional and carried no weight in the competition's judging process or outcomes.

The grand finale also served as a stage for the presentation of the official ASCM Certificate Awards. Organizers expressed strong optimism that the 'GarmentTechBD ASCM Dictionary Contest 2026' will spark fresh avenues for developing a highly qualified workforce across Bangladesh's manufacturing and export domains, ultimately solidifying the nation's footprint in global supply chain ecosystems.