BJFT Volume 9 Officially Unveiled
BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT) has officially published the BUFT Journal of Fashion and Technology (BJFT), Volume 9 (ISSN 2957-353X), 2025, marking a significant milestone in advancing research and innovation in the fields of fashion and technology. The journal was formally unveiled on 31 March 2026 at a ceremony led by Mr. Faruque Hassan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, in the presence of Mr. Muzaffar U. Siddique, Founder Chairman of the Board of Trustees.
The event was attended by Prof. Dr. Engr. Ayub Nabi Khan, Vice Chancellor (Designate), and Prof. Dr. Md. Alamgir Hossain, Acting Pro-Vice Chancellor, as well as other senior officials of the university. The publication of BJFT Volume 9 reflects BUFT’s enduring commitment to academic excellence, the dissemination of research, and the advancement of knowledge at the intersection of fashion, design, and technology.
BUFT Signs MoU with DPDT to Establish Technology and Innovation Support Centre
BGMEA University of Fashion and Technology (BUFT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Patents, Industrial Designs and Trademarks (DPDT) under the Ministry of Industries on April 2, 2026, to establish a Technology and Innovation Support Centre (TISC) at the university. The initiative aims to strengthen research and innovation by providing access to patent databases, technical information, and support services, while promoting the protection, commercialization, and transfer of intellectual property. Under the agreement, DPDT will serve as the national focal point, coordinating the TISC network and facilitating access to global patent resources with training support. BUFT will ensure necessary infrastructure, manpower, and operational management, along with promoting TISC services across academic and industry platforms. The MoU includes a monitoring framework and will remain effective for three years, renewable upon mutual consent.
At the signing ceremony, BUFT was represented by Mr. Faruque Hassan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Prof. Dr. Engr. Ayub Nabi Khan, Vice Chancellor (Designate), and Prof. Dr. Md. Alamgir Hossain, Pro VC (Acting), along with senior university officials & faculty members. The event was also attended by Mr. Md. Jahangir Hossain, Director General, DPDT; Dr. Ashok Kumar Roy, Director (Patents and Industrial Designs); and Mr. Md. Habibur Rahman, Deputy Director (Patents). This collaboration represents a significant milestone in advancing innovation and enhancing intellectual property practices in Bangladesh.
