BUFT Hosts Inter-Department Cricket Tournament & Volleyball Championships 2025
BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT) successfully organized the Inter-Department Cricket Tournament 2025 and the Inter-Department Volleyball Championship 2025 under the initiative of the BUFT Games & Sports Club (BGSC) at the university’s own playground. The cricket tournament began on 15 December 2025, while the volleyball championship commenced on 22 December 2025.
In the Inter-Department Cricket Tournament, the group stage was divided into four groups, with the Apparel Merchandising Management (AMM) Department competing in Group A and the Textile Engineering & Management (TEM) Department in Group B. After impressive performances in the group and semi-final stages, both departments advanced to the final. The grand final was held on 18 December 2025, where the AMM Department defeated the TEM Department by 67 runs to become champions. AMM emerged as champion, TEM finished as runner-up, Khalid Mohammad Tabib of AMM was named Man of the Match in the final, and Md. Rakibul Hasan Rifat of TEM received the Man of the Tournament award.
The Inter-Department Volleyball Championship featured two groups in the group stage. The Knitwear Engineering (KE) Department and the Apparel Manufacturing Technology (AMT) Department competed in Group B and qualified for the final following strong performances. The grand final took place on 24 December 2025, where the KE Department won the match against the AMT Department by 2–0 sets to secure the championship. KE became champion, AMT runner-up, and Md. Yasin Arafat of KE was awarded both Man of the Match in the final and Man of the Tournament.
The prize giving ceremony was held on 13 January 2026 with the Chairman of the BUFT Board of Trustees, Mr. Faruque Hassan, as the Chief Guest, and Dr. Anupam Hossain, Senior Vice President of the Bangladesh Baseball and Softball Association, as the Special Guest. The event was also attended by the Vice Chancellor (Acting) Prof. Dr. Md. Alamgir Hossain, the Advisor Prof. Dr. Engr. Ayub Nabi Khan, along with deans, registrar, DSW (Acting), heads of departments, faculty members, officials, and students.
Both tournaments were conducted smoothly under the supervision of Mr. G. M. Waesh Koroni (Pinto), Assistant Director of the Physical Education Section of the Students’ Welfare Department and a former national athlete, with assistance from Mr. Md. Roknuzzaman Kanchan, football coach and former national footballer, and Mr. Md. Kawsar Biswas, Health Club Instructor and former national swimmer.
BACSAF-BUFT Joint Seminar on Sustainability and Accountability Held
BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT), in collaboration with the Bangladesh Association of Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows (BACSAF), successfully organized the BACSAF–BUFT Joint Seminar on 10 January 2026 at the BUFT campus. The event drew Commonwealth Scholars, deans, heads of departments, faculty members, and students, demonstrating strong academic engagement. The seminar focused on two pressing global issues DE carbonization of the Textile Industry and Accountability in UN Peacekeeping emphasizing the roles of education, institutional reform, and ethical leadership. Prof. Dr. Engr. Ayub Nabi Khan, C.Text FTI, Commonwealth Scholar, Section Chairman (Bangladesh), Textile Institute, UK, and Acting Vice-Chancellor of BUFT, addressed the program.
The first keynote was delivered by Dr. Mohammad Abbas Uddin Shiyak, Associate Professor, Bangladesh University of Textiles (BUTEX), on “Decarbonization of the Textile Industry: Education of Tomorrow’s Workforce,” highlighting sustainability-driven education for a low-carbon textile future. The second keynote, “Normative and Institutional Barriers to Accountability in UN Peacekeeping: Doctrinal Challenges and Pathways for Reform,” was presented by Dr. Aminul Islam, District & Sessions Judge, Bangladesh Judicial Service (BJS), focusing on transparency and accountability in peacekeeping missions.
Prof. Dr. M. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, Professor and Treasurer, University of Dhaka, attended as Special Guest and praised the initiative, underscoring the importance of international partnerships, sustainability, and accountability in higher education. Mr. Stephen Forbes, Country Director, British Council Bangladesh, attended as Chief Guest and commended the collaboration, encouraging the regular organization of similar academic forums. The seminar fostered meaningful dialogue on sustainability, governance, and global responsibility, reflecting BUFT’s commitment to academic excellence, international collaboration, and preparing future-ready graduates.
BUFT Industrial Engineering Students Visit Akij Bakers Ltd.
The Department of Industrial Engineering of BGMEA University of Fashion and Technology (BUFT) organized a factory visit to Akij Bakers Ltd. on 23 December 2025 as part of its co-curricular activities. The visit aimed to provide students with hands-on exposure to real-life industrial operations in Bangladesh and to bridge the gap between academic learning and practical application. Faculty members of the Department of Industrial Engineering accompanied the students throughout the visit. During the tour, students observed modern baking production processes and gained valuable insights into large-scale manufacturing practices. They were particularly impressed by the highly efficient and well-organized production lines that ensure quality, hygiene, and precision at every stage of production.
An interactive question-and-answer session was also arranged, allowing students to engage directly with industry professionals and deepen their understanding of industrial engineering practices within the food manufacturing sector. In addition, the Akij Bakers team organized several enjoyable games and activities, which added to the overall learning experience and made the visit memorable for the students. The Department of Industrial Engineering, BUFT, expressed its sincere appreciation to the management of Akij Bakers Ltd. for their excellent coordination, guidance, and warm hospitality in making the factory visit both educational and successful.