BUFT Distributes Winter Clothing in Belkuchi as Part of Social Welfare Initiative
BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT), through its Social Welfare Club, successfully organized a Winter Clothing Distribution Program on January 16 at 9 No. Fatema Rahman Government Primary School, Randhuni Bari, Belkuchi, Sirajganj. The initiative was undertaken as part of the university’s continued commitment to social responsibility and community service. The program aimed to provide much-needed winter clothing to underprivileged members of the local community, helping them cope with the harsh winter conditions. A significant number of local residents, especially children, benefited from the initiative.
Club Advisor Mr. Tauhidul Islam was present at the program along with local community leaders, village representatives, and dedicated BUFT students and volunteers. Their combined efforts contributed to the smooth and effective implementation of the initiative. Addressing the gathering, the organizers highlighted the importance of nurturing humanitarian values among students and promoting active engagement in community welfare activities.
BUFT Students Visit Masco Group for Industrial Exposure
Students of the TE_232 batch from BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT) visited Masco Group on January 10, 2026, gaining firsthand exposure to large-scale modern textile manufacturing. Masco Group is a leading 100% export-oriented knit composite textile conglomerate in Bangladesh, with operations spanning yarn and fabric dyeing, washing, knitting, printing, embroidery, sewing thread, garment manufacturing, fabric R&D, and a dedicated design hub. The students observed key production areas, including knitting, yarn dyeing, fabric dyeing, finishing processes (stentering, compacting, brushing), printing and embroidery, and the Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP). Masco Group operates multiple advanced dyeing units under Concept Knitting Ltd., Masco Exports Ltd., Masco Industries Ltd., and Masco Overseas Ltd., with a combined capacity of approximately 1,630–2,100 tons per month, featuring low liquor ratio dyeing machines and advanced finishing lines for efficient, sustainable, and high-quality production.
Sincere gratitude is extended to Mr. Sk. Mamun Ferdoush, GM (Marketing & Merchandising); Mr. Nazmul Huda Ahmad, GM (HR, Admin & Compliance); Mr. Osman Gony Jony, Manager (Marketing & Merchandising); Mr. Mahdi Hasan, Asst. Merchandiser, Masco Group; and Dr. Mohammad Raza Miah, Assistant Professor, Department of Textile Engineering, BUFT for their guidance, mentorship and support. Overall, the visit was highly informative and inspiring, effectively bridging academic knowledge with real-world industrial practice, with the yarn dyeing department particularly capturing students’ interest through its clear demonstration of the complete dyeing workflow.
