Prominent Fashion Leaders Visit BUFT to Explore Strategic Partnerships
BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT) proudly welcomed distinguished guests from the Fashion Design Council of Bangladesh (FDCB) Ms. Maheen Khan, President; Mr. Shaibal Saha, General Secretary and Fashion Design Consultant, along with celebrated fashion designer Mr. Shahrukh Amin of the Almira brand and Ms. Rushmita Alam, Professor at the School of Fashion, Seneca Polytechnic, Toronto, Canada.
They were warmly received by Mr. Faruque Hassan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, BUFT, and Ms. Sharmin Hassan. Also present were Ms. Sarmily Sarker Mishu, Assistant Professor & Head of the Department of Fashion Studies, and Mr. Md. Ariful Islam, Assistant Professor & Head of the Department of Fashion Design & Technology.
The visit featured in-depth discussions on forging future academic collaborations to further strengthen BUFT’s ties with Bangladesh’s vibrant fashion industry. The guests later toured BUFT’s state-of-the-art classrooms, labs, and facilities, gaining an inside view of the university’s commitment to excellence in fashion education.
BUFT Graduates Secure Prestigious Scholarships for Higher Studies in China, Sweden, and Germany
BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT) has proudly announced that eleven of its graduates have earned scholarships and placements at top international universities, further strengthening the institution’s reputation for academic excellence and global engagement.
Nine graduates have received full scholarships from the China Scholarship Council (CSC) to pursue postgraduate studies under BUFT’s MoU-based collaborations. A.S.M. Kibria (Textile Engineering) and Nondita Das Bristy (Fashion Design & Technology) will study at Zhejiang Science & Technology University (ZSTU), alongside Leon Afrin Mitu (Apparel Manufacturing & Technology), Miraz Hossain Hawlader (Textile Engineering), and Nazmus Sakib (Textile Engineering), who will attend under partial scholarships. Monir Khan (Knitwear Manufacturing & Technology), Rodela Zaman Mim (Fashion Design & Technology), Bayjid Khondoker (Apparel Manufacturing & Technology), and Tasnim Nadila (Apparel Manufacturing & Technology) will study at Wuhan Textile University (WTU), China.
In addition, Raid Islam Santo (Textile Engineering) has been admitted to Boras University, Sweden, and Rabby Sayed (Textile Engineering Management – Bachelor’s degree) will study at Hochschule Niederrhein University, Germany, through self-funded arrangements.
The BUFT Career Development Centre (CDC), coordinated by Admin Officer Rita Rani Das, played a vital role in guiding the candidates and managing the application process. A special meeting to honor the recipients was chaired by Mr. Faruque Hassan, Chairman of the BUFT Board of Trustees, with Acting Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Ayub Nabi Khan delivering an inspiring address. The event was attended by BUFT’s deans, Mr. Malick Shamim Akhtar, Senior Coordinator of CDC-BUFT, senior officials, and faculty members.
This achievement reflects BUFT’s ongoing commitment to producing globally competitive graduates and fostering international academic partnerships that open new doors for research and higher education.
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BUFT Inaugurates Shaheed Selim Talukder Memorial Plaque in Solemn Ceremony
BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT) honored the legacy of Shaheed Md. Selim Talukder with the official inauguration of the Shaheed Memorial Plaque at the BUFT campus on 14 August 2025. The ceremony paid tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of the martyred hero of July 2024.
The memorial plaque was inaugurated by Mr. Faruque Hassan, Chairman of the BUFT Board of Trustees. The ceremony was attended by Shaheed Selim Talukder’s father Mr. Md. Sultan Talukder, and his sister Jannatul Ferdoushi Akhi, along with university dignitaries including Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Engr. Ayub Nabi Khan, the Treasurer, Deans, Heads of academic and administrative departments, faculty members, officers, and students.
The program highlighted BUFT’s dedication to preserving the memory of national heroes and fostering patriotism among students. Attendees paid homage through speeches, Doa, and a moment of silence, making the ceremony a dignified and memorable occasion.