Where Fashion Met Film, Creativity Found Its Spotlight
BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT) Fashion Club successfully organized Reels & Runway 2026 on 13 July 2026, bringing together the dynamic worlds of fashion, cinema, and storytelling in a celebration of creativity and innovation. The event highlighted the artistic talent and design excellence of students from the BUFT, reflecting the university's ongoing commitment to nurturing the next generation of fashion professionals and creative leaders. The program featured captivating runway presentations highlighting original designs created by talented BUFT students, alongside an immersive cinematic experience inspired by The Devil Wears Prada. Together, these elements demonstrated how fashion transcends aesthetics to become a powerful medium for storytelling, culture, and creative expression.
The event was honored by the presence of Mr. Faruque Hassan, Chairman of BUFT, and Prof. Dr. Engr. Ayub Nabi Khan, Vice Chancellor (Designate) of BUFT. Their inspiring remarks and continued support underscored the university's dedication to fostering innovation, academic excellence, and industry-ready talent. BUFT expressed its sincere gratitude to its valued sponsors, partners, faculty members, media representatives, distinguished guests, and the dedicated organizing team whose collective efforts contributed to the success of the event. Through initiatives such as Reels & Runway 2026, BUFT continues to create platforms that encourage creativity, collaboration, and experiential learning, empowering students to shape the future of the fashion industry one story, one design, and one innovation at a time.
BUFT and NTU Signs MoU to Strengthen Academic Cooperation
BGMEA University of Fashion and Technology (BUFT) and National Textile University (NTU), Faisalabad, Pakistan, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 9 July 2026 to formalize academic and research collaboration between the two institutions. The virtual signing ceremony was held online from the Board of Trustees (BoT) Meeting Room on the BUFT campus in Dhaka. The event marked the beginning of a formal partnership between the BUFT and the NTU.
Mr. Faruque Hassan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of BUFT, signed the agreement on behalf of the BUFT. Dr. Ahsan Nazir, Director of the Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC) signed on behalf of NTU. Prof. Engr. Dr. Ayub Nabi Khan, Vice Chancellor (Designate) of BUFT, Prof. Dr. Hafsa Jamshaid, Chairperson of the Textile Engineering Department at NTU, along with BUFT faculty members and officials, were present at the event. The program commenced with the display of a promotional video showcasing BUFT. Following the video presentation, Prof. Engr. Dr. Ayub Nabi Khan delivered a welcome speech and highlighted the achievements of BUFT. The formal MoU signing ceremony then took place. After the signing, Dr. Ahsan Nazir delivered a speech virtually from Pakistan. Mr. Faruque Hassan, the Chief Guest and signing authority for BUFT, delivered the concluding address, bringing the program to a close.
BUFT Cineframe Fest 2026 Concludes with Awards Ceremony
The BUFT Cineframe Fest 2026 concluded on 9 July 2026 with a closing and awards ceremony held at BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT). The three-day festival, presented by Giant Group and Education Hub and organized by the BUFT Photography Club, featured film screenings and a short film competition. The closing ceremony marked the end of the program, which was inaugurated on 7 July 2026. Mr. Faruque Hassan, Chairman of the BUFT Board of Trustees, attended the closing ceremony as the chief guest. Mrs. Sharmin Hassan Tithi, Director of Giant Group, was present as a special guest. The event was also graced by Prof. Dr. Engr. Ayub Nabi Khan, Vice Chancellor (Designate) of BUFT. Distinguished guests from the film industry present on the occasion included actress Runa Khan, Sadia Islam Mou, and actor Mir Sabbir, along with other film directors.
Speeches were also delivered on the occasion by Mr. Mohammad Imtiaj, Director of the Public Relations Department; and Prof. Dr. Md. Waliul Alam, Director of Student Welfare. Faculty members, officials, and students of the university were also present at the event. The closing ceremony served as the concluding segment of the three-day Cineframe Fest, which featured screenings of several films, including Bonolota Express, Utsab, and The University of Chankharpul. During the festival, a total of 28 student-produced short films were screened, with the best entries selected by a jury. The awards were presented to the winning student filmmakers during the ceremony.