BUFT and Bongo Technology Ltd. Launch Smart Fleet Management System
BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT) has signed a landmark agreement with Bongo Technology Ltd. and successfully installed an Intelligent Fleet Management System across its 26-bus transport fleet. The agreement, signed on October 9, 2025, marks a major milestone in BUFT’s commitment to enhancing the safety, transparency, and efficiency of its campus transportation services. With this initiative, BUFT becomes one of the first universities in Bangladesh to fully adopt an IoT-based smart fleet monitoring system.
Under the partnership, Bongo Technology through its Bongo IoT division has equipped all BUFT buses with B-Track Ultra Max Russian GPS trackers, enabling real-time tracking, driver behavior analysis, fuel monitoring, and more. The system provides both mobile and web access, generates over 125 advanced reports, and comes with a four-year hardware warranty.
"This smart solution will greatly strengthen the reliability and safety of BUFT’s transport operations for our students and staff," said Prof. Dr. Engr. Ayub Nabi Khan, Vice Chancellor of BUFT. Shah Md. Bahadur Alam, CEO of Bongo Technology Ltd., remarked, “We are proud to partner with BUFT in pioneering smart fleet technology within the higher education sector of Bangladesh.” Among others, Treasurer, Registrar, Chief Financial Officer, Director of Public Relations, Head of the Department of CSE, IT Manager, and other officials were present at the event.
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BUFT Delegation Pays Tribute to Martyred July Revolution Hero Shaheed Md. Selim Talukder
BUFT Delegation Pays Tribute to Martyred July Revolution Hero Shaheed Md. Selim Talukder
A delegation from BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT) visited the grave of Shaheed Md. Selim Talukder, the valiant hero of the July Revolution & BUFT Alumnus, at his ancestral home on 4 October 2025 to pay their heartfelt tribute and respects.
The delegation was led by Acting Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Engr. Ayub Nabi Khan, accompanied by Prof. Dr. Md. Abdul Jalil, Dean of the Faculty of Textile and Science; Prof. Dr. Engr. Mohammed Rubaiyat Chowdhury, Dean of the Faculty of Apparel Studies; and Mr. Rakibul Islam Shifat, faculty member of the Department of Apparel Studies. A group of BUFT students also joined the visit.
During the visit, BUFT representatives offered prayers at the martyr’s grave and met with his family members, including the wife and children of Shaheed Selim Talukder, to express their profound respect and solidarity. The Acting Vice Chancellor reaffirmed BUFT’s unwavering commitment to standing beside the family and providing every possible support in the days ahead.
Roundtable on the Role of College Principals in Promoting Quality Education at BUFT
BGMEA University of Fashion and Technology (BUFT) organized a roundtable discussion on "The Role of College Principals in Promoting Quality Education" on September 1, 2025, at the university’s multipurpose hall on its own campus. Principals, teachers, and students from 21 colleges in and around Dhaka participated in the event and engaged in constructive discussions aimed at enhancing the quality of education and achieving academic excellence in Bangladesh. The welcome speech was delivered by the university’s Registrar, Mr. Md. Rafiquzzaman. The keynote address was given by the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Engr. Ayub Nabi Khan. He emphasized the necessity of innovative leadership, curriculum development, and creating an inclusive educational environment to ensure quality education, which will prepare students to face global challenges. The event was conducted by Mr. Mohammad Imtiaj, Director of Public Relations at BUFT.
College principals attending the roundtable shared their experiences and initiatives taken to improve educational standards. The discussion highlighted the use of modern teaching methods, the importance of teacher training, and the role of co-curricular activities in the overall development of students. Teachers and students also shared their classroom experiences and challenges. The roundtable was attended by BUFT’s Treasurer, various faculty deans, Controller of Examinations, CFO, heads of departments, head of admissions, faculty members, officials, staff, students, and well-wishers, all of whom expressed a unified commitment to advancing quality education in the country. The event was supported throughout by the BUFT Brand Ambassador Team and students.