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BUTEX Celebrated its 14th year of excellence

On December 22, Bangladesh University of Textiles (BUTEX) celebrated its 14th anniversary showcasing its contributions, to the textile industry of Bangladesh theming on, “Empowering Textiles, Enriching Futures”. The university, known for offering a range of programs and organizing festivities was initially established as the College of Textile Engineering and Technology in 2010. Each year BUTEX commemorates its birthday by observing “BUTEX Day “. This year’s celebration was truly remarkable.

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Bangladesh University of Textiles is the first & only one specialized (textile) public university in South Asia established in Bangladesh in order to meet the growing need for advanced Textile Engineering education in Bangladesh as well as in the world. Though the university was established on 22nd December, 2010 by an ordinance of the Education Ministry, it has a long glorious history. In 1921 a Weaving School was established in Narinda during the British Colonial Rule, Dhaka to meet textile technical education by offering artisan level courses.

The name was changed to East Bengal Textile Institute in 1935 and started offering diploma courses in Textile Technology. Later, it was named East Pakistan Textile Institute in 1950. In 1960, the institute was transferred to its present campus at Tejgaon I/A. After Independence in 1971, it was named Bangladesh Textile Institute. In 1978, the institute launched the 4 years bachelor degree program in Textile Technology in affiliation with the University of Dhaka and was renamed as College of Textile Technology after a great students movement. Graduate Programs in Textiles Engineering was launched in July, 2011. In 2024 PhD program was launched.

Now, Butex has 11 specialized departments under 5 faculty. 2 New dept. are on the way to open. Recently, an outcome-based learning system was launched from 49 batches. Professor Dr. Engr Zulhash Uddin, the Vice Chancellor of BUTEX is working hard to make the varsity from session stuck. BUTEX set its goal to come in the top 1000 universities in 2030. New depertment, Textile Material Engineering is launched for the upcoming 51th Batch.

The day-long festivities commenced with raising national flag & BUTEX flag. Two pigeons were released as a symbol of peace and harmony. Then helium balloon with banner are released as the inauguration of the whole program. Following that a vibrant rally took place with banners and festoons. Additionally, there was an formal event held on the university Auditorium. The event formal event was startrd a cake-cutting ceremony in the morning.

Distinguished attendees included Professor Dr. Engr. Zulhash Uddin, the Vice Chancellor of BUTEX alongside university professors, students, alumni, officials, employees and honored guests. Expressing his joy on this occasion Vice Chancellor enthusiastically remarked that it was indeed a day for everyone involved. He also expressed his pleasure at witnessing engagement from BUTEX alumni while hoping for increased student participation to further enhance the celebration. He forms a committee of 11 members to build up an BUTEX Alumni association.

Notably present at the event were figures from the field of textile engineering such, as Professor Md. Abul Kashem (Former Vice Chancellor of BUTEX) and Engr. ATM Shamsu Uddin Khan Co-Convenor of ITET emphasized the importance to start textile cadre,Alumni Association,the importance for the university to collaborate with textile-related organizations, like BTMC, BTMA, BKMEA and BGMEA in order to enhance its brand and reputation. Alumni ensured that they would help to start textile cadre & alumni association.

Engr Mohiuddin Salim Rahman, the ex- president of IEB TED, Engr. Md. Mustafa – E – Zaman Selim,Managing Director, Marma Composite Ltd., Engr. ASM Hafizur Rahman Nixon, Executive Director of RH Corporation, are a few individuals among many others. New batch of students were very happy attending the varsity day celebration. Lunch were provided to all attending students & staff. Cultural Program was held in auditorium in evening. A concert was also held at night at butex auditorium for celebrating the day.

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