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Evaluating the Present Impact and Future Potential of AI and Humanoid-Robotics on Bangladesh’s Textile Industry: Economic Shifts and Workforce Adaption

Students & Supervisors

Student Authors
Ruhul Amin Rakib
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Engineering, FST
Arnab Sharker
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Engineering, FST
Yusrat Atia
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Engineering, FST
Md. Jubair Hossain
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Engineering, FST
Supervisors
Md. Mortuza Ahmmed
Associate Professor, Faculty, FST

Abstract

The textile industry in Bangladesh is one of the country’s largest economic sectors and world’s second largest ready-made garments (RMG) exporter, employing 40% of country’s workforce. Recently, the evolution of AI and Humanoid robotics has started to reshape textile sector all around the world. This paper aims to evaluate current and future economic shifts and workforce’s adaptation to AI and humanoid-robotics on Bangladesh’s textile industry. The goal is to understand how these technology impact on productivity, labour dynamics and economic output. In this study secondary data from government and industry reports were used and analysed to evaluate the economic shifts and adoption trends of these technologies in Bangladesh’s textile sector. Statistical analysis was conducted to find out the productivity, wage shifts, production efficiency and worker employed before and after the adoption. National economic indicators such as GDP contribution from textiles, export growth was also analysed. Based on the analysis and current trends it revealed that though AI and robotics adoption is still in its early stages in Bangladesh’s textile sector it has the potential to significantly improve operational efficiency and production quality. Textile factories using AI and robotics report 25% increase in production speed and approximately 30% reduction in production cost. However, due to automation 60% of the worker could lost their jobs by 2041. In conclusion, this paper provides insights into both the opportunities and challenges presented by AI and robotics, provides actionable recommendations for government bodies, business and the need for upskilling programs for workers for new roles.

Keywords

AI humanoid robotics Bangladesh textile industry economic shifts workforce adaptation.

Publication Details

  • Type of Publication: Conference 
  • Conference Name: 3rd International Conference on Textile Science and Engineering (ICTSE 2025)
  • Date of Conference: 24/05/2025 - 24/05/2025
  • Venue: Bangladesh University of Textiles (BUTEX), 92 Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmed Avenue, Tejgaon Industrial Area, Dhaka - 1208, Bangladesh
  • Organizer: Faculty of Fashion Design and Apparel Engineering, Bangladesh University of Textiles (BUTEX)
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