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The BUFT Institute of Textile and Apparel Research (BITAR) of BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT) organized the BUFT Research Excellence Award & Research Profile Book Launching Ceremony 2025 on August 12, 2026, at the university's Multipurpose Hall. Prof. Dr. A. B. M. Obaidul Islam, Vice Chancellor of the University of Dhaka, attended as the Chief Guest. Mr. Faruque Hassan, Chairman, Board of Trustees, BUFT, chaired the program, while Prof. Dr. Engr. Ayub Nabi Khan, Vice Chancellor (Designate), BUFT, attended as the Special Guest.

The ceremony recognized outstanding research contributions and academic excellence of BUFT faculty members and researchers. In his address, the Chief Guest emphasized the importance of research and innovation in strengthening higher education and advancing Bangladesh's textile and apparel industry, and appreciated BUFT's initiatives in promoting impactful academic and industry-oriented research. The Chairman of the Board of Trustees and distinguished guests congratulated the award recipients and encouraged the university community to pursue greater excellence in research and innovation. Faculty members and officers of BUFT attended the event. The award is a key BITAR initiative to foster a culture of research excellence and contribute to the advancement of textile, apparel, fashion, and related fields.

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Students of the Department of Fashion Studies of BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT), Batch BFS_231, showcased contemporary fashion products inspired by the traditional motifs, patterns, and visual heritage of the Kumarkhali Bedsheet, a Geographical Indication (GI) product of Bangladesh, at the university's Multipurpose Hall on August 10, 2026. The showcase was organized as part of the course FS02124106 - Traditional Craft in Fashion, taught by Ms. Sarmily Sarker, Assistant Professor, Department of Fashion Studies. As part of their coursework, the students conducted field-based research in Kumarkhali, Kushtia, engaging with local artisans, producers, and industry stakeholders to study the craft's history, cultural significance, motifs, materials, production techniques, craftsmanship, and market practices.

Based on their field research, the students reinterpreted traditional Kumarkhali Bedsheet motifs and design elements into contemporary fashion and dress-material concepts through experimentation with color, surface development, pattern placement, and product applications. The showcase demonstrated how traditional craft can be connected with modern fashion while retaining its cultural identity. The initiative reflects BUFT's emphasis on experiential learning, research-based design education, and preservation and revitalization of Bangladesh's textile and craft heritage. It also explored new creative and market-oriented opportunities for traditional crafts, artisans, and designers.

Mr. Faruque Hassan, Chairman, Board of Trustees, BUFT; Prof. Dr. Engr. Ayub Nabi Khan, Vice-Chancellor (Designate), BUFT; and Prof. Dr. Md. Alamgir Hossain, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Acting) & Treasurer, BUFT were among the distinguished guests. Other guests included Mr. Benazir Ahmed Tito, Chairman, BSCIC; Mr. Jahangir Hossain, Director General, DPDT; Mr. Chandra Shekhar Shaha, Designer and Crafts & Textiles Researcher; Mr. Shahid Shamim, Director, PRABARTANA; Mr. Md. Masud Rana, Director, Rana Textile, Kumarkhali; Mr. Md. Ayub Ali, Chief (Planning & Implementation), Bangladesh Handloom Board; Mr. Md. Jahedul Alam, APS to the Political Adviser, Prime Minister's Office; Mr. Sk. Saifur Rahman, Consultant, Haal Fashion; Ms. Taslima Jahan, Consultant & Academic, Intellectual Property, Bangladesh; and Mr. Salauddin Yousuf, Director, Lub-rref Bangladesh Limited. Faculty members of the Departments of Fashion Studies and Fashion Design & Technology also attended the showcase. The exhibition presented the students' research documentation, design development, and final product concepts, highlighting the connection between academic research, traditional craftsmanship, and contemporary fashion design.

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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.

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