MoU

Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR) and BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 2 December 2025, establishing a strategic partnership to advance research excellence, promote sustainable innovation and expand technical skill development across science, technology and textile fields. The collaboration opens avenues for joint research in sustainable textiles, biomaterials, smart and composite materials, natural dyes, recycling and eco-friendly processing techniques. It also includes co-hosting scientific conferences, seminars, capacity-building workshops and specialized training programs designed for teachers, researchers, scientists and students of both institutions.

As part of the agreement, BCSIR and BUFT will share scientific materials, journals and laboratory resources, while jointly supervising graduate and postgraduate research projects. The partnership further encourages innovation in product development, functional textiles and industrial process improvement key components in achieving national sustainability targets and supporting Bangladesh’s pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals. The MoU was signed by Dr. Samina Ahmed, Chairman of BCSIR, and Mr. Faruque Hassan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of BUFT. Valid for three years, the agreement may be renewed upon mutual consent. Leaders from both institutions noted that the collaboration will foster new research opportunities, strengthen intellectual property outcomes and reinforce long-term academic and scientific cooperation, contributing significantly to the country’s technological and industrial advancement.