Roundtable on the Role of College Principals in Promoting Quality Education at BUFT
BGMEA University of Fashion and Technology (BUFT) organized a roundtable discussion on "The Role of College Principals in Promoting Quality Education" on September 1, 2025, at the university’s multipurpose hall on its own campus. Principals, teachers, and students from 21 colleges in and around Dhaka participated in the event and engaged in constructive discussions aimed at enhancing the quality of education and achieving academic excellence in Bangladesh. The welcome speech was delivered by the university’s Registrar, Mr. Md. Rafiquzzaman. The keynote address was given by the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Engr. Ayub Nabi Khan. He emphasized the necessity of innovative leadership, curriculum development, and creating an inclusive educational environment to ensure quality education, which will prepare students to face global challenges. The event was conducted by Mr. Mohammad Imtiaj, Director of Public Relations at BUFT.
College principals attending the roundtable shared their experiences and initiatives taken to improve educational standards. The discussion highlighted the use of modern teaching methods, the importance of teacher training, and the role of co-curricular activities in the overall development of students. Teachers and students also shared their classroom experiences and challenges. The roundtable was attended by BUFT’s Treasurer, various faculty deans, Controller of Examinations, CFO, heads of departments, head of admissions, faculty members, officials, staff, students, and well-wishers, all of whom expressed a unified commitment to advancing quality education in the country. The event was supported throughout by the BUFT Brand Ambassador Team and students.
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BUFT and Style3D Partner to Transform Digital Fashion Education in Bangladesh
In a major step toward modernizing fashion education in Bangladesh, the BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT) signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with global 3D fashion technology leader Style3D (Linctex Technology Co., Limited) on 18 August 2025. The agreement, initiated and coordinated by the BUFT Textile Club, was formalized at a signing ceremony held on the BUFT campus in Dhaka. The MoU was signed by Mr. Faruque Hassan, Chairman of BUFT’s Board of Trustees, and Mr. Alfie Chen, Chief Operating Officer of Style3D, in the presence of industry stakeholders, faculty members, and media representatives.
As part of the collaboration, Style3D will provide 30 software licenses annually to BUFT students and offer specialized faculty training. The initiative also includes joint workshops and events, aiming to integrate advanced 3D fashion design technology into BUFT’s academic curriculum and promote hands-on digital learning experiences. Acting Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Engr. Ayub Nabi Khan welcomed guests at the ceremony, underscoring the importance of digital transformation in the fashion and textile sector. Both Mr. Hassan and Mr. Chen expressed their commitment to fostering stronger industry-academia ties and equipping students with global-standard digital tools.
This partnership is expected to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry practices, positioning BUFT students at the forefront of the global digital fashion movement.
BUFT Awards Top Young Readers at Book Reading Competition – Spring 2025
The Department of English at BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT) organized a grand Prize-Giving Ceremony for the Book Reading Competition – Spring 2025 on August 17 at the university’s Multipurpose Hall. The event celebrated the literary achievements of the 251 batch, who had participated in the competition held on May 28, 2025.
The ceremony was graced by Mr. Faruque Hassan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, BUFT, as Chief Guest, who delivered an inspiring speech encouraging students to pursue literature and lifelong learning. Prof. Dr. Engr. Ayub Nabi Khan, Pro-Vice Chancellor and Acting Vice Chancellor, emphasized the university’s commitment to fostering a strong reading and writing culture.
The program began with a welcome speech by Ms. Shahriar Parvin, Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of English, followed by remarks from Prof. Dr. Mohammad Ali Azgor Talukder of the Department of English and Professor Md. Muinuddin Khan, Dean of FBS & FASS. All speakers highlighted the importance of intellectual growth through reading.
Out of 1,048 registered students, 607 from the 251 batch participated in the competition. Among them, 95 successfully passed the test, and 15 top performers received prizes from the Chief Guest. The top three winners were specially recognized with scholarships: first place went to Tasmia Nusrat Tiana of the FDT Department (ID: 251-037-501), who received Tk. 50,000; second place was awarded to Mst. Nadia Islam Shima of the Environmental Science Department (ID: 251-006-221), who received Tk. 40,000; and third place went to Emam Hossain Nayeem of the AMT Department (ID: 251-039-101), who received Tk. 30,000. These scholarships will be adjusted against their upcoming semester’s tuition fees.
The Department of English extended heartfelt congratulations to all participants and expressed sincere appreciation to faculty members, students, and organizers for making the event a resounding success.