Pragati Bangla has officially announced its upcoming mega beauty pageant and awards ceremony, unveiling a grand lineup of prestigious events—‘Global Glam Icon (GGI) Season 5.0’, ‘International Kolkata Fashion Week (IKFW) Season 5.0’, and ‘Bengal Tele Cine Fashion (BTCF) Awards Season 5.0’.
To share details about this much-anticipated mega event, a press meet was held on January 11, 2026, at the Press Club, Kolkata. The event witnessed the presence of several eminent personalities, including Professor Dr. Arijit Kumar Niyogi (Founder and Show Director), Biplab Chakraborty, Pandit Mallar Ghosh, Rita Maity, Puja Roy, Mousumi Nayak, Arijit Maity, along with many other distinguished guests.
During the press conference, the dignitaries officially released the event posters and unveiled the winner’s crown, marking the formal launch of the upcoming seasons. It was also announced that the theme of GGI and IKFW Season 5.0 has been dedicated to the celebration of 150 years of “Vande Mataram”, paying tribute to India’s rich cultural and patriotic heritage.
On the occasion, the names of the convener, coordinators, and admin panelists for the event were also announced. Chief Organizer Dr. Arijit Niyogi revealed the first list of 30 runway pool models, along with the names of the showcasing designers and the supermodel faces for IKFW.
With an inspiring theme, glamorous showcases, and a strong cultural essence, Pragati Bangla’s upcoming GGI, IKFW, and BTCF Awards Season 5.0 promise to be a spectacular celebration of fashion, talent, and excellence.
