BUFT Pro VC's Visit to Manchester Metropolitan University and Attendance at the Digital Fashion Innovation Conference
Prof. Dr. Engr. Ayub Nabi Khan, the Pro Vice Chancellor of BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT), embarked on a collaborative visit to Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) from July 2 to 4, 2024. He attended the 2024 Digital Fashion Innovation Conference (DFIC), which was jointly organized by BUFT and the Manchester Fashion Institute, MMU.
During his visit, Prof. Dr. Khan met with the Academic Lead for International and Reader in Fashion Marketing at the Manchester Fashion Institute. They discussed areas of mutual interest and potential future collaboration between the two institutions. Prof. Dr. Khan delivered a welcome speech and chaired two sessions at the conference. Additionally, Ms. Urmila Jenny, an Assistant Professor, Department of FDT, BUFT, presented a research paper at the conference. Prof. Dr. Khan also met with Dr. Prashad, Professor of Robotics and Textile Composites at the University of Manchester, and several postgraduate researchers from Bangladesh.
Moreover, he had productive meetings with Jess Power, President of the Textile Institute and Dean of the School of Creative Design Technology; the Associate Dean of International Partnership at Salford University; and Andrew Filarowski, Technical Director and Deputy CEO of the Society of Dyers and Colourists (SDC). The visit was organized at the invitation of Dr. Abu Sadat Mohammad Sayem, Chief Investigator of the Digital Fashion Network Project, funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) in the UK.
Collaborative Project between BUFT, University of Groningen, and BAE
BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT), the University of Groningen in the Netherlands, and the Bangladesh Apparel Exchange (BAE) have jointly launched an innovation program titled “Circular Textile Hackathon” on 6 June 2024 at BUFT's permanent campus in Nishatnagar, Turag, Dhaka. This project, part of the Circular Textile Hackathon for RVO Orange Corner and supported by the Dutch Agency for Entrepreneurship (RVO), aims to foster innovation and promote circular economy practices within the Bangladeshi textile industry.
The event was graced by the esteemed presence of Mr. Md. Shafiul Islam, Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of BUFT. Other notable attendees included BUFT Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. S. M. Mahfuzur Rahman, Pro Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Eng. Ayub Nabi Khan, Mr. Titus van der Spek, Senior Researcher at The Hague University of Applied Science and Valorization Researcher at the University of Groningen, Mr. Kim Poldner, Faculty at the University of Groningen, Mr. Mostafiz Uddin, Founder and CEO of Bangladesh Apparel Exchange, Mr. Khalid Hossain, Partnership Lead at Bangladesh Apparel Exchange, Ms. Tanzila Tajreen, Senior Policy Advisor for Private Sector Development Economic Affairs at the Netherlands Embassy, Mr. Ashim Rahman, Policy Advisor for Business Development at the Netherlands Embassy, Ms. Sharmily Sarker Mishu, Head, Department of Fashion Studies of BUFT, Mr. Rayed Barkat, Assistant Professor, Department of Fashion Studies of BUFT, and Mr. Mohammed Masum Billah, Associate Professor in the Department of Business Administration at BUFT. Additionally, the event was attended by the Treasurer, Deans, and Academic and Administrative Heads.
The program, titled “Circularity Through Design Thinking Collaboration Project,” is a collaborative effort involving the University of Groningen, Netherlands Enterprise Agency, Bangladesh Apparel Exchange (BAE), and BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT).
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BUFT Celebrates World Environment Day 2024
BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT) celebrated a day-long celebration on June 5, 2024, in honor of World Environment Day 2024 with the theme "Land Restoration, Desertification, and Drought Resilience." The event took place at the university's permanent campus in Nishatnagar, Turag, Dhaka, and was organized by the BUFT Science & Environment Club (BSEC). The celebration included a seminar titled "Our Land, Our Future," underscoring the importance of the day. A key highlight was the inauguration ceremony, where the new BSEC executive panel members were introduced and welcomed. Additionally, guest speaker Karl Schultz, Founder and Executive Chairman of the Higher Ground Foundation, UK, delivered an online presentation on climate change.
The day's activities began with an awareness-building discussion program, engaging BUFT students and teachers in meaningful dialogue about environmental issues. A notable highlight was the unveiling of the BUFT Journal of Fashion and Technology (BJFT). Prominent speakers included Pro Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Engr. Ayub Nabi Khan, Treasurer & Dean of the Faculty of Science Prof. Dr. Md. Abdul Jalil, and Director of Student Welfare & Secretary of the Board of Trustees Gp Capt ANM Rafiqul Alam (Retd.). They encouraged students to take active roles in promoting environmental sustainability.
The celebration concluded with a tree plantation drive on the BUFT campus. Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. S. M. Mahfuzur Rahman, the club adviser, officers, faculty members, and students participated enthusiastically in the tree planting, underscoring BUFT's commitment to a greener future.