BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT) and American & Efird (Bangladesh) Ltd (A&E) formalized their commitment to strengthening industry-academia collaboration through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on January 9, 2025. The signing ceremony, held at BUFT’s permanent campus, was led by Mr. Faruque Hassan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT) at BUFT, and Mr. Syed Arefin, Managing Director of A&E.
The MoU outlines a comprehensive partnership aimed at advancing research, education, skill development, and industrial exposure. Initiatives under the collaboration include internship programs, industry visits, technical workshops, and the establishment of a small-scale yarn dyeing lab at BUFT. A&E has also pledged to refurbish and maintain the “A&E Design Studio” on campus while providing sewing thread supplies to support educational activities. As part of the agreement, A&E will introduce an annual award to recognize the best-performing students across multiple BUFT departments, promoting academic excellence and inspiring students. Furthermore, biannual factory tours to A&E’s Gazipur manufacturing facility will provide BUFT students with valuable practical insights into the textile and fashion industries.
Distinguished guests at the event included Mr. Iftekhar Hussain, Director of GRS-Asia Region at A&E; Prof. Dr. Engr. Ayub Nabi Khan, Acting Vice Chancellor of BUFT; and Prof. Dr. Md. Alamgir Hossain, Treasurer of BUFT. The ceremony concluded with an exchange of mementos, marking the beginning of a transformative partnership aimed at driving innovation and excellence in Bangladesh’s textile and fashion sectors.
