BUFT English Club Holds "The Writing Odyssey" Creative Writing Competition
The BUFT English Club organized "The Writing Odyssey," a creative writing competition, at the Multipurpose Hall of BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT) on 30 June 2026 to promote literary excellence and creative expression among students. Mr. Faruque Hassan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT), BUFT, attended the program as the Chief Guest, while Prof. Dr. Engr. Ayub Nabi Khan, Vice Chancellor (Designate), was present as the Guest of Honor. Prof. Dr. Md. Abdul Jalil, Dean, Faculty of Sciences; Mr. Mohammad Imtiaj, Director, Department of Public Relations; and Ms. Shahriar Parvin, Chairperson, Department of English, attended the event as Special Guests.
In the competition, a student from the Department of Apparel Merchandising and Management (AMM) emerged as the Champion, while students from the Department of Textile Engineering and the Department of English secured the First Runner-up and Second Runner-up positions, respectively. Seven other outstanding participants were also awarded Certificates of Excellence. The event concluded with a prize-giving ceremony, celebrating students' creativity and reaffirming BUFT's commitment to fostering writing, critical thinking, and literary excellence.
BUFT Faculty of Sciences Organizes Departmental Coordination & Student Appreciation Event
The Faculty of Sciences of BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT) organized a Departmental Coordination & Student Appreciation Event on 30 June 2026 to strengthen academic collaboration and recognize outstanding student achievements. Prof. Dr. Engr. Ayub Nabi Khan, Vice Chancellor (Designate) of BUFT, attended the program as the Chief Guest. In his address, he emphasized the importance of academic excellence, teamwork, and innovation in preparing students to meet future challenges.
Prof. Dr. Md. Abdul Jalil, Dean, Faculty of Sciences, and Mr. Mohammad Imtiaj, Director, Department of Public Relations, attended the event as Special Guests. They congratulated the award recipients and encouraged students to continue striving for excellence in academics, research, and extracurricular activities. The program was also attended by the Head of the ES Department, faculty members, and students. The event concluded with a student appreciation ceremony, where deserving students were recognized for their achievements, reaffirming BUFT's commitment to academic excellence and student development.
BUFT to Lead Advanced RMG Skills Development Under EPB Training Initiative
The Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) has signed separate agreements with BGMEA, BKMEA and BGMEA University of Fashion and Technology (BUFT) to strengthen workforce development in Bangladesh's readymade garment (RMG) sector. Under the three-year initiative (FY2026–27 to FY2028–29), a total of 22,815 workers, employees and mid-level officials will receive industry-focused training funded by the Ministry of Commerce.
While BGMEA and BKMEA will conduct five-day training programmes for workers, BUFT will deliver a six-month postgraduate diploma programme for mid-level industry professionals, focusing on advanced technical expertise, compliance, and managerial competencies aligned with global apparel industry standards. The initiative is designed to boost productivity, accelerate the adoption of modern technologies, strengthen compliance and rules-of-origin knowledge, and enhance the global competitiveness of Bangladesh's apparel sector. The agreement was signed at the EPB headquarters in the presence of Mr. Md Ruhul Amin, Director General of the Export Promotion Bureau and Head of CMC; Mr. Mahmud Hasan Khan, President of BGMEA; Mr. Fazlee Shamim Ehsan, Executive President of BKMEA; and Prof. Dr. Engr. Ayub Nabi Khan, Vice Chancellor (Designate) of BUFT, along with senior officials from EPB, BGMEA, BKMEA and BUFT.