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BUFT Debating Team Triumphs in Shadow Parliament Debate
In a compelling shadow parliament debate held on January 4, 2025, titled "The social defeat of the Awami League surpasses its political defeat due to the July killings" the debating team from BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT) emerged victorious, defeating their counterparts from Bangladesh University of Business and Technology (BUBT). The competition, organized by Debate for Democracy, took place at its auditorium.
The event was presided over by Hasan Ahmed Chowdhury Kiron, Chairman of Debate for Democracy, with Prof. Abul Kasem Fazlul Haque, President of the Bangla Academy, gracing the occasion as the chief guest. A distinguished panel of judges, including Prof. Abu Mohammad Rois, Dr. S. M. Morshed, Dr. Tazul Islam Chowdhury Tuhin, media personality K. M. Mahmud Hasan, and journalist Jahanara Parveen, evaluated the participants' performances.
At the conclusion of the debate, the BUFT team was awarded trophies, crests, and certificates, recognizing their outstanding analytical and oratory skills. The event celebrated the importance of constructive discourse and youth engagement in addressing national issues through debate.
The Great Comeback: A Dazzling Revival at BUFT
BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT) hosted The Great Comeback, an extraordinary event organized by the Department of Fashion Studies. The show, featuring the creative works of 7th-semester students, blended fashion, drama, and dance into a vibrant celebration of art and innovation.
The event showcased collections inspired by the July Revolution, the Sundarbans, and cultural elements like Natya Nivedana, Bharatnatyam, and the Palki. Classical dance, folk music, and a heartfelt tribute to Sadia Islam Mou added to the evening’s charm. Distinguished guests included Mr. Faruque Hassan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, BUFT & Managing Director of Giant Group; Mr. Abdullah Hil Rakib, Member of BUFT’s BoT & Managing Director of Team Group; Mrs. Sharmeen Hassan; Prof. Dr. Engr. Ayub Nabi Khan, Vice Chancellor (Acting) of BUFT; Mr. Luo Jianjun (Mr. Louis), Founder and CEO of MU Bigdata Technology Co. Ltd.; and Mr. Zhu Linhai (Mr. Ironhide), Partner and CMO of MU Bigdata Technology Co. Ltd.
The event concluded with a deeply emotional performance in tribute to the lives lost in Palestine, followed by designs symbolizing hope and solidarity. Under the supervision of Nadia Tasnim Piya, Assistant Professor of Fashion Studies, the show highlighted BUFT’s commitment to nurturing talent, creativity, and resilience. The Great Comeback was not just a fashion show but a profound celebration of culture, unity, and artistic revival.
BUFT Hosts Seminar on Healthy Body, Healthy Brain
The Department of Public Relations at BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT), in collaboration with the BUFT LEO Club, organized a seminar titled "Healthy Body, Healthy Brain" on January 6, 2025, at BUFT’s multipurpose hall in Nishatnagar, Turag, Dhaka. The seminar emphasized the crucial link between physical and mental well-being. The event featured Mr. Faruque Hassan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees at BUFT, as the Chief Guest, and Prof. Dr. M. Mojibul Haque, Consultant at The Centre of Integrative Medicine, USA, as the keynote speaker. Mr. Md. Mahbubul Haque, Chairman of the American Wellness Centre (AWC), attended as the Special Guest, and the seminar was chaired by Prof. Dr. Engr. Ayub Nabi Khan, Acting Vice-Chancellor of BUFT. The event concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Mr. Mohammad Imtiaj, Director of Public Relations.
The event featured a Q&A session with Prof. Haque, guest speeches, and a health awareness rally. BUFT and AWC signed a MoU, highlighting BUFT’s focus on health initiatives. AWC extended exclusive benefits to BUFT employees and students, including free consultations, discounts on therapies, diagnostics, and products, plus complimentary seminar participation. The seminar also featured a health checkup session to promote personalized well-being. Faculty, students, health professionals, and media members attended, reinforcing BUFT’s dedication to fostering a culture of health and wellness.