BUFT news

July December, 2012 Vol 2 Issue 2

Receiving the BATEXPO 2012 Award by Muzaffar U. Siddique, Chairman, BUFT & Managing Director, Simco from Hon'ble Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina(BUFT) BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology
The Chairman of Board of Trustees of BUFT Mr. Muzaffar U. Siddique has received the BATEXPO 2012 Award from Hon'ble Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Government of the Peoples Republic of Bangladesh for his outstanding performance in exports on behalf of Simco Group and also for the role in the creation of BUFT. The Chairman of the Board of Trustees of BUFT, Mr. Muzaffar U. Siddique, Managing Dircetor, Simco Group is one of the pioneers in the Garment Sector of Bangladesh. He has a great contribution for the creation and development of BUFT. He is still giving relentless efforts for building BUFT as a centre of excellence in fashion, textile and RMG education. Mr. Siddique has done his graduation and post graduation from the University of Dhaka in Finance Department in the year 1975. Apart from a successful entrepreneur, Mr. Siddique has been associated with many social organizations such as Dhaka Club, Golf Club, Gulshan Club, Uttara Club. He is a donor member of Independent University of Bangladesh (IUB) and life member of the Dhaka University Finance Alumni Association.

(Innovating Excellence Through Education)

Mr. Muzaffar U. Siddique, Chairman, BUFT & Managing Director, Simco receiving the BATEXPO 2012 Award from Hon'ble Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Government of the Peoples Republic of Bangladesh.

Hunting Talents in Designing. BUFT creates platform for fashion designers.

MoU with Embassy of Spain, Purple Productions signed a MoU.
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Muzaffar U. Siddique Chairman, Board of Trustees, BUFT S. M Mannan Kochi Vice Chairman (Admin), Board of Trustees, BUFT Reaz-Bin-Mahmood Vice Chairman (Finance) Board of Trustees, BUFT Prof. Dr. Syed Masud Husain Vice Chancellor, BUFT Prof.Dr. Engr. Auyb Nabi Khan Pro Vice Chancellor, BUFT

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BGMEA University of Fashion and Technology (BUFT) has taken an initiative to organise a fashion competition across the country aiming to hunt talents in fashion designing. The BUFT, in this regard, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Embassy of Spain and the Purple Productions at BUFT conference room. Reaz Bin Mahmood, Vice Chairman (Finance) Board of Trustees, BUFT, Fernando Gargallo Orti, Chancellor, Embassy of Spain and Numayr Reaz Bin Mahmood, Vice Chairman (Finance) Board of Trustees, BUFT, Enam, CEO, Purple Productions Fernando Gargallo Orti, Chancellor, Embassy of Spain and Numayr Enam, CEO, Purple Productions, sign a MoU at BUFT conference room. signed the MoU on behalf of their respective organizations. Muzaffar U Siddique, Chairman, BUFT; Shafiul Islam, President of BGMEA and a member of Board of Trustees of BUFT, SM Mannan, Vice Chairman, Board of Trustees, BUFT and Faruque Hassan, Vice President of BGMEA, Prof. Dr. Syed Masud Husain, Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Engr. Ayub Nabi Khan, Pro Vice Chancellor, ANM Rafiqul Alam, Registrar of BUFT, Rushmita Alam, Head of the Fashion Design Dept, BUFT and Mishu Rahman, Managing Partner of Purple Productions, high officials of Purple attended the function. The Fashion Designing Competition-2012 for Bangladesh styled Fashion Tale would create a platform to showcase their creativity with clothes and colors to step up and announce their presence before the globe. Faculty members and officials of BUFT were also present on the occasion. With this competition, the standard in fashion designing in Bangladesh could be prompted to the next level, expected the organizers.

Registrar of BUFT A K M Shafiqur Rahman Sr. Assistant Prof. & Proctor, BUFT Md. Atikur Rahman Sr. Asst. Librarian, BUFT BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT) Dhaka, Bangladesh

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BUFT Participates in BATEXPO 2012

BATEXPO- an annual exposition of Bangladesh world-class apparels organized by BGMEA began in Dhaka on 12 December, 2012 at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre. BUFT participated in the event through a stall showcasing the activities of the university. BUFT students also took part along with others in the grand fashion show. Visitors to the stall and the viewers of fashion show appreciated the students of BUFT for their high quality performances. Honorable Prime Minister of the Government of the Peoples Republic of Bangladsh, Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the event as the chief guest. Honorable Leader of Opposition and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia was present at the closing ceremony on 13th December 2012 as the chief guest.

MoU between Technical University of Liberec, Czech Republic & BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT)

Mr. Muzaffar U. Siddique, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of BUFT and Ing. Jana Drasorova, Ph.D, Vice-Rector of the Technical University of Liberec, Czech Republic signed the MoU
Technical University of Liberec, Czech Republic signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT), Bangladesh, to promote and strengthen collaboration with BUFT in the field of apparel, fashion & textile education for the Bangladeshs apparel industr y. BUFT and Liberec University agreed to cooperate to develop academic, professional & cultural exchange of students, faculty and research staff, curriculum, product & design development, credit transfer, joint exhibition and other activities between two universities. The signing ceremony took place at the Technical University of Liberec, Czech Republic, organized by BWTG, BEST Program of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). Before signing the MoU, Mr. Muzaffar U. Siddique, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of BUFT gave a presentation and expressed his willingness to strengthen education and research collaboration between BUFT and Technical University of Liberec. He invited Vice-Rector of Technical University of Liberec, Czech Republic to visit BUFT, Bangladesh. Prof. Dr. Engr. Ayub Nabi Khan, Pro Vice Chancellor (designate) of BUFT gave Power Point presentation on the overall activities of BUFT. Mr. Muzaffar U. Siddique, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of BUFT and Ing. Jana Drasorova, Ph.D, Vice-Rector of Technical University of Liberec, Czech Republic, signed the MoU on behalf of their Universities. Commerce Secretary, GOB, Mr. Md. Ghulam Hussain who was the head of delegation witnessed the signing ceremony.

BUFT High Officials meet Chairman, University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh at his office.

Prof. Dr. Syed Masud Husain, Vice Chancellor of BUFT along with Pro Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Engr. Ayub Nabi Khan and Heads of the Departments gave a courtesy call to Honorable Chairman (State Minister) of UGC, Prof. Dr. A. K. Azad Chowdhury at his office on 23rd July 2012. During the visit, Vice Chancellor of BUFT extended thanks to the UGC Chairman for all out support to BUFT.

Honorable Chairman (State Minister) of UGC, Prof. Dr. A. K. Azad Chowdhury, Prof. Dr. Syed Masud Husain, Vice Chancellor, Pro Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Engr. Ayub Nabi Khan and also Heads of the Departments FDT Ms Rusmita Alom seen in the picture.

Vice Chancellor also apprised the Chairman about the current activities of BUFT. UGC Chairman advised BUFT officials to support the education and training through providing quality education not only to regular students, but also to professionals in the RMG sector. He said that BUFT can also provide certificate and diploma courses in addition to its regular academic programs.


Professor Dr. Syed Masud Husain joins as the first Vice Chancellor of BUFT
Professor Dr. Syed Masud Husain joined as the first Vice Chancellor of BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT) on July 1, 2012. He is a selection grade Professor in the Department of Accounting & Information Systems of University of Dhaka. He joined Dhaka University as a lecturer on 14th January 1976 after completing Masters Degree in the year 1975. He stood first in the SSC Examination of Commerce Group in the year 1967 and was awarded Presidential Gold Medal. He completed HSC from Dhaka Government College in 1969. All through his academic career, he was placed in the first division/class. He also earned a degree in Law in 1977 from Dhaka University and a PhD from Banaras Hindu University in the year 1983 under the Government of India Scholarship. He became a Professor in the same department in 1992 at the age of 39. Later he was awarded the prestigious Senior Fulbright Fellowship of US government to complete Post-Doctoral research from Cornell University, USA. Professor Dr. Engr. Ayub Nabi Khan joined BGMEA University of Fashion and Technology, Dhaka on November 1, 2012 as its Pro- Vice Chancellor. Before joining as Pro-Vice Chancellor, he was the Principal of BIFT from March 15, 2012. He is a renowned Textile Engineer turned educationist having 25 years of experience in teaching, educational planning and management, education and industrial consultancy, project management, research, process, product and technology development. Professor Khan did his B. Sc. in Textile Engineering from the University of Dhaka, M.Sc. and Ph.D. from University of Manchester, UK in the same field. Professor Khan served in the textile industry (BEXIMCO group, J.K group, etc.) of the country in various positions such as General Manager of textile mills. Then he left the industry for the purpose of dissemination of textile education. He served in various universities including Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology, Primeasia University, Southeast University etc., as a faculty member, Professor and Head of the department of Textile Engineering. He received the fellowship of the Textile Institute, UK which is a rare honour for a textile professional.

Professor Dr. Syed Masud Husain Vice Chancellor of BUFT

Professor Dr. Engr. Ayub Nabi Khan joins as the first Pro-Vice Chancellor of BUFT

Professor Dr. Engr. Ayub Nabi Khan, Pro Vice Chancellor of BUFT

Bangladesh University Grants Commission (UGC) Team visit BUFT

Prof. Dr. Mohammad Mohabbat Khan and other members of UGC Dr. Faruk Khan Masud and Mr. S.K. Khan Jahan Ali visiting BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT) with Professor Dr. Engr. Ayub Nabi Khan, Pro Vice Chancellor Campus on 27 th August 2012

University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh team headed by Prof. Dr. Mohammad Mohabbat Khan visited BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT) on 27th August 2012. Other members of the UGC team were: Dr. Faruk Khan Masud and Mr. S.K. Khan Jahan Ali. A detailed checklist as per instruction letter of UGC was handed over to the team along with all supporting papers. They went around BUFT campus to see different activities and were very impressed by the present standard and performance of the BUFT. After they submitted a very favorable report to UGC for allowing academic programs at BUFT, the UGC permitted BUFT to admit students from September, 2013.

Fashion Mood Board Exhibition-2012

The Inaugural Ceremony of the Fashion Mood Board Exhibition-2012, the first of its kind in Bangladesh organized by the students of 092 batch of Fashion Design & Technology (FDT) Dept. of BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT) was held at 10:30 am on 16th September 2012 at the Gallery Prakriti, Uttara, Dhaka. Mood Boards are for the benefit of the designer, design team, and the client to make sure that they all understand the desired direction of the project before making solid choices for the layout and picking exact colors or other elements of the design.

Mr. Mohamed Mijarul Quayes, Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs inaugurating the Mood Board Exhibition. Mr. Muzaffar U-Siddique, Chairman, Mr. Reaz-Bin Mahmood, Vice Chairman (Finance) of the Board of Trustees of BUFT, Prof. Dr. Syed Masud Husain, Vice Chancellor and Officials of BUFT seen in the picture.

Mr. Mohamed Mijarul Quayes, Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of the Peoples Republic of Bangladesh was present as the Chief Guest. He inaugurated the Mood Board Exhibition and also distributed prizes among the winners. In this competition, st nd rd students of 092 batch of FDT Dept. Sadia Afrin was awarded 1 prize. Bushra Ahmed and Sulov Barua won 2 and 3 prizes respectively. Mr. Muzaffar U-Siddique, Chairman and Mr. Reaz-Bin Mahmood, Vice Chairman (Finance) of the Board of Trustees of BUFT were also present in the ceremony. Dignitaries from Government, Non-Government organizations and RMG sector attended the function. The ceremony was chaired by Prof. Dr. Syed Masud Husain, Vice Chancellor of BUFT. Prof. Dr. Ayub Nabi Khan, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Registrar, Faculty members, Officials and Students of BUFT were also present on the occasion. Ms. Mahmuda Begum, Sr. Faculty of FDT Dept. coordinated the program.

Sadia Afrin ID:092-096-0-25 1st Prize

Bushra Ahmed
ID: 092-098-0-25

nd

Prize

Sulov Barua ID:092-079-0-25

3rd Prize

She was born and brought up in village Vanua, Gazipur Cantonment Joydebpur. She did her SSC from Savar Cantonment Board High School in the year 2006 in Business Studies and HSC from Mofazzal-Momena Chakladar Mohila College at Saver in the year 2008. Her father Molla Mohammad Aftab Uddin is a service holder and mother is a house wife. She grew up in a very cultural environment. She always loved fashion trend. Mainly fashion is her passion. So, finally she chose BUFT as her career goal. She believes, BUFT is the best renowned University for RMG related education. Fashion Design & Technology is her passion and she wants to build up her career as a renowned fashion designer and serve in the RMG sector. She is very delighted to be the winner in the first position at the BUFT Mood Board Competion-12. She has planned to participate both in national and international design competitions in the near future. She is grateful indeed to all her teachers and friends who inspired her in this regard.

She was born in 1991 in village Chandanshar, P.O & P.S-Akhaura and Dist. B. Baria. She did her SSC from Shaheed Anwar Gils School & College in the year 2006 in Business Studies and HSC from Dhaka Commerce College at Dhaka in the year 2008 respectively. Her father S.K. Billal Ahmed is a businessman and mother is a house wife. She always wanted to get herself admitted into Fashion Design & Technology at BUFT. When she informed her father about her intention, her father liked the idea very much and admitted her in Fashion Design &Technology (FDT) of BUFT. She is very delighted to be the winner in the second position at the BUFT Mood Board Competion-12. She wants to build up her career as a creative fashion designer in the RMG sector. She has also plan to receive higher education abroad She acknowledges the role of all her teachers, friends and family members who inspired her for this success.

In 2009, he got admitted to BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT) in the department of Fashion Design & Technology (FDT) and started a new life in a much more disciplined manner. He is very delighted to be the winner in the third position at the BUFT Mood Board Competion-12. He passed SSC in science group from St. Gregorys High School, Dhaka in 2006 and HSC in science from Udayan Uchcha Madhymik Bidyalaya, Dhaka in 2008. He was born in 1989 at village Tatenagar, P.O-Natun-Hat, P.S-Raujan and Dist. Chittagong. His father Mr. Dhirendra Barua is a business man and mother is a house wife. He wants to build up his career as an entrepreneur. He believes, BUFT is providing a platform to fulfill his goal. The environment of BUFT is very warm and cozy, excellent educational quality and everyone is very helpful. He is proud to be a part of the BUFT family.

YellowBGMEABUFT Fashion Fest, 2012

BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT) and the Yellow, Bangladeshs premier fashion
brand, a division of BEXIMCO Bangladesh jointly organized a workshop on `New Age Fashion & Life style and a `Fashion Show on 6th October, 2012 in BUFT auditorium, Uttara, Dhaka. The purpose of this event was to promote awareness about international fashion and creativity among the students that will help build their own fashion style, personality and a confident image for their corporate and personal lives. Prof. Dr. Syed Masud Husain, Vice Chancellor graced the event as the chief guest and delivered speech to the audience. Mr. Emad Munif and Ms. Adela, designers of Yellow were the keynote speakers in the workshop. Ms. Adela Rodriguez, Mr. Emad Munif, Ms. Rusmita Alam, Head of FDT Dept. of BUFT and famous Model Ms. Ruma were present in the judges panel for the Fashion competition. Students of 091 batch of FDT Dept. Mohammed Piash Ahmed and 102 batch Fatama Tuz Zahara Mitu were awarded best Models for male and female category in this fashion show competition. Introductory speech was given by Prof. Dr. Eng. Ayub Nabi Khan, Pro Vice Chancellor of BUFT. Mr. Shehryar Burney, Executive Director of Corporate Strategy and Mr. Ijlar Razi, General Manager, Yellow, BEXIMCO handed over a crest to the Vice Chancellor in recognition for cooperation and support in organizing the gala event. A colorful cultural program was also held by two band groups `Lamp Post and `Metalogy. Ms. Rusmita Alam, Head of the department of Fashion Design & Technology (FDT), Registrar, Faculty members, Officials & Students of BUFT and other foreign delegates were also present in the ceremony.

Achievement Award:

Achievement Award for Interstoff Graphic Design Competition-2012 Organized by TESCO

Ching Weng Chowdhury, ID 091-25-101 and Rayed Barkat, ID 091-25-130 the students of Fashion Design Technology (FDT) department of batch 091 of the BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT) have been awarded with the 1st place & 2nd place in a graphic design competition -2012. The competition was jointly organized by TESCO and Interstoff Asia Essential of Bangladesh. Total 80 students of 091 -FDT-1 and 091 -FDT-2 of BUFT participated in this competition.

Ching Weng Chowdhury , 091-101 FDT Department 1st Place

He was born and brought up in village Pankhaiya, Khagrachari in a Boudha family. He did his SSC and HSC from Fauzdarhat Cadet College in Chittagong in the year 2005 and 2007 in Science group respectively. His father Kyathoway Chowdhury is a business man and mother is a house wife. He grew up in a very cultural and natural environment. He wants to build up his career as a renowned Graphic Fashion Designer and serve in the RMG sector in Bangladesh. BUFT has given him the platform to reach his dreams of future.
Mr. Mohamed Mijarul Quayes, Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs is giving certificate and second prize to Rayed Barkat , 091 FDT Department. Mr. Muzaffar U-Siddique, Chairman and Mr. Reaz-Bin Mahmood, Vice Chairman (Finance) of the Board of Trustees of BUFT seen in the picture

Rayed Barkat , 091-130 FDT Department 2nd Place After his HSC, he was admitted to BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT) for his B.Sc degree in Fashion Design & Technology (FDT). In BUFT, he acquired a sense of Fashion Trend and Fashion Designing. He also knows about Graphic Design. He was born in 1991 and brought up at Dhaka. He passed his SSC from B.A.F Shaheen College, Dhaka in the year 2006 and HSC from Rajuk Uttara Model School and College, Dhaka in the year 2005 in Humanities. His father Mainuddin Barkat is a

He is proud to be a student of BUFT. He is very delighted to be the winner in the first position at the Graphic Design Competition by TEXCO.

business man and mother is a house wife.

He is happy to be winner in the second position at the Graphic Design Competition by TEXCO.

Seminar on Quality, Environment, Occupational Health, Corporate & Social Responsibility and Trend and Innovations for Ready Made Garments jointly organized by BUFT, UNIDO, BWTG-BEST Programme & EU/NORAD

A seminar was jointly organized by BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT) and UNIDO, BWTG-BEST Programme & EU/NORAD at the BUFT auditorium on July 14, 2012 on Integrated Management System: Quality, Environment, Occupational Health and Corporate Social Responsibility and ``Trend and Innovations for Ready Made Garments. Prof. Dr. Shafiq Ahmed Siddique, Chairman, Board of Trustees, Bangladesh University of Business and Technology (BUBT) graced the seminar as the chief guest. He expressed his satisfaction about the quality education at BUFT and hoped that this great university can perform the big responsibility of fostering RMG education in the country. Mr. Muzaffar U. Siddique, Chairman, Board of Trustees, BUFT as the special guest stated that the aim of the BUFT is to develop as a centre of excellence for producing technically competent human resources through higher education, research and development to serve the nation. He also said that BUFT will always help bring about the changes to sustain our national growth. Mr. Muzaffar U. Siddique, Chairman, Board of Trustees, BUFT presented a BUFT crest to the chief guest. The program started with a welcome address given by Prof. Dr. Syed Masud Husain, Vice Chancellor, BUFT. He welcomed everyone and commented on the BUFTs potenti al to contribute in many ways to the RMG sector. Vote of thanks was given by Prof. Dr. Engr. Ayub Nabi Khan, Pro Vice Chancellor, BUFT. Prof. Dr. Marie Louise Klotz, President, Rhine-Well University, Germany and Prof. Rudlof Haug, Dean, Dept. of Textile & Clothing Technology, Niederrhein University of Applied Science, Germany delivered the key note presentations. They emphasized the importance of using integrated management system to develop the RMG sector. They also mentioned that introduction of standardized time system during all manufacturing processes, international standard designs (ISD) are also important to improve efficiency, quality, environment, health and productivity. The seminar attracted many foreign delegates and representatives from UNIDO, EU and faculty members from other universities. The seminar was also attended by Mr. David Holbourne, Chief Technical Adviser, BEST Programme /UNIDO, Ms. Munira Rahman, National Coordinator, BEST Programme & EU/NORAD, faculty members, high officials and students of BUFT. BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT) and UNIDO-BWTG jointly organized a one-day workshop on Development of National Performance Cluster held on September 17, Wednesday at BUFT, Uttara, Dhaka. This one-day workshop provided the opportunity for dialogue and discussion to explore how a clustering strategy can be used to improve the competitive advantage of the Apparel Sector in Bangladesh.

Workshop on National Performance Cluster for Apparel & Textiles

This workshop helped in gaining knowledge about clustering strategy and how the three technical centers of BUFT, NITTRAD, iART launched by BGMEA, BTMA and BKMEA could provide the coordinated technical, innovating and competitive cost effective demand driven services to the apparel and textile industries. The workshop was presided over by Mr. Muzaffar U Siddique, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of BUFT who strongly recommended and emphasized the importance of creating a Cluster Board in Bangladesh to develop a National Performance Cluster. Dr. Lynne Hammond, International Expert from the London College of Fashion was the keynote speaker and explained the definition, principle and benefits of clustering. She focused how Turkey used clustering for their fashion/apparel business growth. The Bangladesh Ready Made Garment Sector has undergone dramatic changes over the last few years but needed to adopt an agile approach to fashion supply chains. The workshop was attended by Prof. Dr. Engr. Ayub Nabi Khan, Pro-Vice Chancellor of BUFT, Mr. David Holbourne, Chief Technical Advisor, UNIDO, Mr. Shameem Ahmed, Vice Chairman of BKMEA and also members of UNIDO-BEST Program, representatives from government & non-government organizations, entrepreneurs from mid and high level RMG units, Registrar, faculty members and admin officials of BUFT.

Seminar on Japanese Issues of New FTA at BUFT

A seminar was held at BUFT on 11th September, 2012 organized by BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT) on Japanese Issues of New FTA. All the faculty members of BUFT were present. Renowned Japanese Professor Mr. Nobuto IWATA, Ph.D, Professor of International Trade and Director of WTO Research Centre in Aoyama Gakuin University, Tokyo, Japan was the key note speaker who addressed on different aspects of Japanese Issues of New FTA. After the seminar, the Japanese speaker met the Chairman, Board of Trustees of BUFT Mr. Muzaffar U Siddique. Mr. Siddique presented a flower bouquet to Prof. Nobuto IWATA and Dr. Laila Arjuman Ara, Associate Professor, Southeast University. He discussed about various academic issues including possibility of cooperation between the two universities. Prof. Dr. Syed Masud Husain, Vice Chancellor of BUFT gave warm welcome and briefed about the overall activities of BUFT. He introduced Prof. Nobuto to all who were present in the seminar. The seminar was attended by Prof. Dr. Engr. Ayub Nabi Khan, Pro-Vice Chancellor; Dr. Laila Arjuman Ara, Associate Professor, Southeast University, Mr. A N M Rafiqul Alam, Registrar of BUFT. Senior Officials of BUFT were also present in the seminar.

MoU between BUFT and American & Efird (BD) Ltd.

The BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT) and the American & Efird (BG) Ltd. signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) of cooperation to develop academic activities, provide necessary sewing threads, renovate design studio, award for best performing student, product design development and others activities between two organizations on 12th August, 2012. The signing ceremony took place at BUFT Conference Room at Uttara in the city. Mr. Muzaffar U Siddique, Chairman, Board of Trustees, BUFT and Mr. Angelo Leange, Managing Director, American & Efird (BG) Ltd. signed the MoU on behalf of their organization. Mr. Siddique, Chairman, Board of Trustees, BUFT graced the ceremony as chief guest. Mr. ReazBin-Mahamood, Vice Chairman (Finance), Board of Trustees, BUFT was present on the occasion. Prof. Dr. Syed Masud Husain, Vice Chancellor; Prof. Dr. Engr. Ayub Nabi Khan, Pro Vice Chancellor; Mr. ANM Rafiqul Alam, Registrar of BUFT; High Officials of American & Efird (BG) Ltd.; Faculty Members and Officials of BUFT were also present on the occasion.

Mr. Muzaffar U Siddique, Chairman, Board of Trustees, BUFT and Mr. Angelo Leange, Managing Director, American & Efird (BG) Ltd. signed the MoU on behalf of their organization.

BUFT Permanent Campus Construction Plan Approved by RAJUK

Picture of BUFT Main campus (Proposed)

BUFT permanent campus construction plan was approved by RAJUK on November 11, 2012. The construction work started on 17th February 2013. Once completed, the campus will provide 378,560 sft of floor space for use in its 10 storey building

Training Program on `Supply Chain Management

A two-day training program titled `Supply Chain Management was held at the BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT) on July 15 and 16. The training program was jointly organized by BUFT and Better Work in Textile and Garments (BWTG) of the Better Work and Standard (BEST) program of UNIDO funded by EU with the support of the Government of Bangladesh and NORAD. Renowned global Expert from Niederrhein University of Applied Science, Germany Prof. Rudolf Haug, Dean & Faculty of Textile and Clothing Technology conducted the two-day training program. At the end of the training programme Prof. Dr. Syed Masud Husain, Vice Chancellor of BUFT distributed certificate among the participants.

Training Program Jointly Organized by BUFT, UNIDO, BWTGBEST Programme & EU/NORAD
The key note presenter Prof. Dr. Marie Louise Klotz, President, Rhine-Wall University, Germany

Training Programs at BUFT

A one-day training program was organized by BUFT UNIDO, BWTG-BEST Programme & EU/NORAD on 14th July, 2012 on ``How to write a Research Proposal at BUFT as part of UNIDO implemented Better Work under BEST program. Prof. Dr. Marie Louise Klotz, President, Rhine-Wall University, Germany was the keynote speaker. The BUFT faculties participated in the day long training program. Prof. Dr. Syed Masud Husain, Vice Chancellor of BUFT inaugurated the training program. Prof. Dr. Engr. Ayub Nabi Khan, Pro Vice Chancellor, BUFT, Registrar and Faculty members were also present in the training program.

Training Program on Cutting Technology

The key note presenter Mr. Razvan Ionele, Textile Consultant, Gherz, Switzerland

A one-day training program was organized by BUFT UNIDO, BWTG-BEST Program & EU/NORAD on 26th November, 2012 on ``Cutting Technology. The training program at the BUFT was a part of UNIDO implemented Better Work under BEST program. Mr. Razvan Ionele, Textile Consultant, Gherz, Switzerland was the keynote speaker. The BUFT faculties participated in the day long training program. Prof. Dr. Syed Masud Husain, Vice Chancellor of BUFT inaugurated the training program. Prof. Dr. Engr. Ayub Nabi Khan, Pro Vice Chancellor, BUFT, Registrar and Faculty members were also present in the training program.

Certificate Distribution Ceremony on CAD

A three-month short course on Pattern Making and Computer Aided Design (CAD) was organized by BUFT. Mid level officers of different Garment industries training centres in Bangladesh attended the Program. At the end of the training program Prof. Dr. Syed Masud Hussain, Vice Chancellor of BUFT gave away the certificate among the participants. The program was also attended by Prof. Dr. Engr. Ayub Nabi Khan, Pro Vice Chancellor, Registrar, faculty members and officials of BUFT

Others Training Activities at BUFT seen in the picture

Orientation Program of

MBA in Apparel Merchandising and B.Sc

Fall Semester, 2012

Prof. Dr. Syed Masud Husain, Vice-Chancellor; Prof. Dr. Eng. Ayub Nabi Khan, Pro Vice-Chancellor; ANM Rafiqul Alam, Registrar; Mr. M Jamal Uddin, Associate Professor & Head of KMT

Dept. and Ms. Rustima Alom,

Associate Professor & Head of FDT

Dept. seen in the picture.

The orientation program for the students of MBA in Apparel Merchandising and
B. Sc in Fall Semester (September-December 2012) of Apparel Manufacture & Technology (AMT), Fashion Design & Technology (FDT), Knitwear Manufacture & Technology (KMT) and Textile Engineering (TE) of the BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT) was held on 09th September and 18th September, 2012 at BUFT auditorium, Uttara, Dhaka. MBA in Apparel Merchandising is a unique program of BUFT designed to enhance the students competency to deal effectively with th e global apparel trade. Prof. Dr. Syed Masud Husain, Vice Chancellor of BUFT graced the ceremony as the Chief Guest. Introductory speeches were given by Prof. Dr. Engr. Ayub Nabi Khan, Pro-Vice Chancellor; Mr. M. Jamal Uddin, Associate Professor of KMT and Ms. Rusmita Alam, Associate Professor of FDT and Mr. Kazi Shamsur Rahman, Sr. Asst. Professor of AMT. Mr. A N M Rafiqul Alam, Registrar of BUFT presented the vote of thanks. Faculty Members, Senior Admin Officials and Staff of BUFT were present on the both occasions.

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Blood Donation Program

The students of 101 batch of BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT) and Quantum Foundation jointly
organized a Blood Donation Program at BUFT Auditorium, Uttara, Dhaka. Prof. Dr. Syed Masud Husain, Vice Chancellor of BUFT inaugurated the Blood Donation Program. Among others Prof. Engr. Dr. Ayub Nabi Khan, Pro Vice Chancellor, ANM Rafiqul Alam, Registrar, Faculty members Kazi Shamsur Rahman, Faruk Ahmed, Md. Atikur Rahman, Librarian of BUFT, Dr. Md. Habibur Rahman and S. K Foisal, coordinator, Voluntary Blood Donation Programme of Quantum Foundation, other faculty members and officials of BUFT were also present in the event. Prof. Dr. Syed Masud Husain, Vice Chancellor of BUFT in his inaugural speech said that the blood donation is one of the greatest way to help human suffering. The students of BUFT 101 batch Rabbi, Kafi, Raihan, Soborna and other 101 batch students with Quantum volunteers coordinated the whole day programme. They collected over 113 units of blood donated by the BUFT students, faculty members and other officials and staff.

BUFT observed National Mourning Day

BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT) organized a Doa Mahfil to observe
National Mourning Day on November 27, 2012 as declared by the government for the Ashulia and Chittagong tragedy. All members of BUFT offerred special prayers and doa for the salvation of the deceased souls. Prof. Dr. Syed Masud Husain, Vice Chancellor; Prof. Dr. Engr. Ayub Nabi Khan, Pro Vice Chancellor; Mr. ANM Rafiqul Alam, Registrar of BUFT were present in the program.

Quotation

Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one

Thinks of changing himself
-Leo Tolstry, Russian writer

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