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The Department of Fashion Design & Technology at BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT) organized "Thread to Trend," an exhibition featuring the industry-inspired product development projects of FDT Batch 231 students, on 3 August 2026. The projects were developed as part of the Product Development and Re-engineering course, highlighting students' creativity, technical expertise, and understanding of modern apparel product development. Supervised by Ms. Kamrun Nahar Naznin, Assistant Professor, students completed the full product development process, including brand, customer, and product research, product re-engineering, design development, collection boards, and professionally executed garment samples.

The projects were further supported through the Computer Aided Design (CAD II) course under the guidance of Mr. Tanjibul Hasan Sajib, Assistant Professor, and Ms. Suraiya Shamanti Islam, Lecturer. They mentored students in pattern making, pattern correction, garment fitting, and test-fit sessions to ensure technical accuracy and quality. The exhibition reflected real-world apparel industry practices by integrating research, design, pattern making, fitting, and sample development. The hands-on experience strengthened students' technical and problem-solving skills while preparing them for careers in the fashion and apparel industry.

• 4 days ago

The Department of Fashion Design & Technology (FDT) of BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT) hosted a fashion collection display titled "Vision of Unseen: Where Thought Shapes the Future of Fashion" on August 4, 2026. showcasing original garment collections developed by students of Fashion Design & Technology, Batch 232, as part of their academic coursework under the supervision of Ms. Urmila Mukhtar Jeny, Assistant Professor, FDT. The exhibition highlighted the students' creativity, technical expertise, and commitment to responsible and sustainable fashion design. Through innovative concepts and meticulous craftsmanship, the collections reflected fashion's potential to inspire change, promote sustainability, and shape the future of the industry. The event provided a vibrant platform to celebrate creativity, academic excellence, craftsmanship, and the limitless possibilities of futuristic fashion.

Mr. Faruque Hassan, Chairman, Board of Trustees, BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT), attended the program as the Chief Guest. The Special Guest was Prof. Dr. Engr. Ayub Nabi Khan, Vice-Chancellor (Designate), BUFT. The event was also attended by Prof. Dr. Md. Alamgir Hossain, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Acting) & Treasurer; the Deans; and faculty members from the Departments of Fashion Design & Technology and Fashion Studies. The Guest of Honor was Mr. Belal Hossain, President of the Bangladesh Handicrafts Manufacturers and Exporters Association (Banglacraft) and a Commercially Important Person (CIP) of Bangladesh, who attended the program along with members of his team.

Among the distinguished guests were Mr. Shahid Shamim, Director of PRABARTANA; Mr. Jahangir Hossain, Director General of the Department of Patents, Designs and Trademarks (DPDT), Ministry of Industries, Government of Bangladesh; and Mr. Salauddin Yousuf, representative of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI). The presence of the distinguished guests added significance to the event, encouraging students to pursue excellence in fashion design while reinforcing the importance of creativity, innovation, sustainability, and industry-academia collaboration. The exhibition celebrated the achievements of the young designers and highlighted BUFT's continued commitment to nurturing future fashion professionals capable of contributing meaningfully to the advancement of Bangladesh's fashion and apparel industry.

• 4 days ago

BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT) signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) on 4 August 2026, strengthening its commitment to international academic collaboration and values-based education. At 2:00 pm, BUFT signed an online MoU with the Ethiopian Institute of Textile and Fashion Technology (EiTEX), Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia, to promote collaboration in education, research, faculty and student exchange, and other academic initiatives. The agreement was signed by Mr. Faruque Hassan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of BUFT, and Prof. Tamrat Tesfaye, Scientific Director of EiTEX. The ceremony was attended by Prof. Dr. Engr. Ayub Nabi Khan, Vice Chancellor (Designate) of BUFT, alongside senior officials from both institutions.

At 2:30 pm, BUFT signed another MoU with VAALO avant-garde Ltd. to implement the "Value Corner: Practicing Integrity in Everyday Life" initiative on the university campus and strengthen collaboration in training, research, student engagement, career development, internships, knowledge exchange, and institutional capacity building. The MoU was signed on behalf of BUFT by Mr. Faruque Hassan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, and on behalf of VAALO avant-garde Ltd. by Dr. Nazneen Akhter, Founder and Managing Director. The two agreements reflect BUFT's continued efforts to build international academic partnerships while promoting innovation, ethical values, and industry-academia collaboration for the benefit of students, faculty members, and the wider community.

• 6 days ago