The Ahsanullah University of Science & Technology Textile Alumni Association (AUSTTAA) successfully organized a day-long workshop titled “Campus to Career” at the M. H. Khan Auditorium inside the AUST campus premises. Designed specifically to bridge the gap between academic theory and real-world industrial practice, the event aimed to equip graduating textile engineers with hands-on industry insights and soft skills.
Leadership Inspires Future Engineers
The Vice-Chancellor of AUST graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Addressing the attending students, he emphasized the importance of professional excellence in today’s competitive job market and commended AUSTTAA for taking proactive steps to groom students before they transition into the industry.
“Future engineers must cultivate a strong sense of professionalism and adaptability to excel in the workplace. I encourage AUSTTAA to continue hosting programs of this caliber to build a direct pipeline between academia and industry.” — Vice-Chancellor, AUST
Mr. Faizur Rahman, Head of the Department of Textile Engineering at AUST, also praised the association’s ongoing efforts to enhance student readiness.
Mr. Manjur Morshed Al Azim, General Secretary of AUSTTAA and Managing Director of Tex Hue & ABMOR LTD., reiterated the association’s core mandate during his address:
“Our vision at AUSTTAA is to ensure that every future alumnus enters the job market fully prepared to serve and lead in the industry. Skill development programs like ‘Campus to Career’ will continue to be a cornerstone of our alumni initiatives.” — Mr. Manjur Morshed Al Azim, General Secretary, AUSTTAA
Comprehensive Industry Coverage & Expert Trainers
The intensive workshop provided comprehensive coverage across the end-to-end textile and Ready-Made Garments (RMG) value chain. Key topics covered included:
RMG Industry Ecosystem: Bangladesh’s RMG business landscape, market dynamics, and global supply chains.
Core Technical Operations: Practical insights into Spinning, Knitting, Weaving, Dyeing, Printing, and Apparel Merchandising.
Commercial & Operational Mastery: Supply chain logistics, commercial processes, and theoretical vs. practical gap analysis in apparel manufacturing.
Career Readiness: Professional communication, soft skills, and job interview strategies.
The training sessions were facilitated by a panel of distinguished industry professionals and experienced AUST alumni:
Speaker Current Designation & Organization
Mr. Sakib Sawroar Merchandising Manager, German Brand Liaison Office
Mr. M. M. A. Yeasin Head of Human Resources, ISHO Limited (Dekko ISHO Group)
Mr. Kamruzzaman Real (AUSTTAA Batch 09) Project Lead, Brand Liaison Office
Mr. Imran Khan (AUSTTAA Batch 11) Country Manager, Brand Liaison Office
Mr. Golam Sarrowra Anik (AUSTTAA Batch 15) Assistant General Manager (Dyeing), Apex Holdings Ltd.
Positive Participant Feedback & Conclusion
The workshop witnessed active participation and high engagement throughout the day. Sharing his experience, Mr. Farhaduzzaman Nayan, Vice President of the AUST Textile Society, highlighted the dynamic nature of the event:
“The interactive delivery made time fly. It felt less like a traditional lecture and more like a living, interactive masterclass. The practical industry knowledge shared today will serve us tremendously as we launch our careers.”
The day-long workshop concluded with a formal certificate distribution ceremony, where the Vice-Chancellor of AUST personally presented certificates of participation to the attendees.
