A seminar titled “Career Talk” took place at Bangladesh University of Textiles to encourage the students with success stories of successful textile engineers in different areas. The event was organized by the Department of Textile Machinery Design and Maintenance (TMDM), BUTEX, and focused on providing students with valuable career insights and guidance.

The seminar featured two distinguished alumni as speakers. A.S.M Hafizur Rahman Nixon, Executive Director of RH Corporation and Engr. Mohammad Mamun Ur Rashid, Executive Director of TexcoTech were present as distinguished guest. Both speakers shared their personal journeys, highlighting the challenges and decisions that shaped their successful careers after graduating from BUTEX. They emphasized the importance of setting clear career goals aligned with one’s true interests and abilities, urging students to critically analyze their potential and passions to map out their professional paths.

The seminar was presided over by Prof. Dr. Shaikh Md. Mominul Alam, Head of the Department of TMDM, who provided ending remarks and engaged with the participants. Additionally, Dr. Rina Kanam of the organizing department addressed the students’ queries, focusing particularly on the unique challenges faced by female students in pursuing careers in distant factory locations.

The students enjoyed the session and it was an interactive session. They frequently asked different questions to the guests and learnt a lot for the life learning speech.