On 16 May 2024, a technical team of the National Institute of Textile Engineering and Research (NITER) led by Prof. Dr. Mohammad Junaebur Rashid, Director of NITER visited Abed Textile Ltd., one of the most prominent factories in the textile printing, finishing and dye-staffs manufacturing. The visit was aimed at developing a cost-effective mercerization process that minimizes waste and energy consumption, maintaining the fabric quality. Mr. Abdullah Al Mamun, Managing Director of Abed Textile Ltd. and the Director of BTMA welcomed the technical team and expressed his enthusiasm for a stronger academic-industry connection. He further expressed his eagerness to provide technical training for the institute’s students. The technical team visited the plant and made some important remarks on the existing process.  The team further shared their findings to expedite the mercerization process.