The Institution of Textile Engineers & Technologists (ITET) Bangladesh organized its Installation Ceremony-2026 to formally mark the assumption of office by its 15th Central Executive Committee, under the theme “Together for a Sustainable Textile Future.”
The ceremony brought together government representatives, engineering professionals, textile industry stakeholders and members of ITET Bangladesh. The event featured a formal installation programme, addresses by distinguished guests, a documentary presentation on the committee’s journey and the ceremonial handover of the momentum and crest.
The programme began with the reception and registration of guests, followed by the recitation from the Holy Quran and the national anthem. Engr. A.S.M. Hafizur Rahman Nixon, Secretary General, ITET-Bangladesh, delivered the welcome address.
A short documentary titled “A Journey of Progress” highlighting the activities and journey of the 15th Central Executive Committee of ITET-Bangladesh was also screened during the event.
The Chief Guest of the ceremony was Mr. Zakaria Taher, Honorable Minister, Ministry of Housing and Public Works, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh.
The event was attended by several distinguished Special Guests, including Mr. Md. Shariful Alam, Honorable State Minister, Ministry of Textiles and Jute; Mr. Mushfiqul Fazal Ansarey, Ambassador and Senior Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Mr. Sharaf Uddin Ahmed Chowdhury, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles and Jute; Engr. Shahrin Islam Tuhin, Convenor, Association of Engineers, Bangladesh (AEB); Engr. Md. Reazul Islam (Rezu), Chairman, RAJUK and President, IEB; and Engr. Shoeb Bashri Hablu, Member Secretary, Association of Engineers, Bangladesh (AEB).
Among the Guests of Honour were Engr. Sanjida Islam Tulee, MP; Engr. Mahbuba Hakim, MP; and Engr. A.T.M. Shamsu Uddin Khan, President, Textile Engineers Forum.
The ceremony was chaired by Engr. Md. Enayet Hossain, President, ITET-Bangladesh. The distinguished guests delivered their addresses, highlighting the importance of engineering professionals and the textile sector in advancing Bangladesh’s industrial development and sustainable future.
The programme also included the formal handover of the momentum and crest, symbolizing the transition of responsibility to the 15th Central Executive Committee.
In the concluding session, Engr. Sumayel Muhammad Mallik, SVP, ITET-Bangladesh, delivered the vote of thanks. The ceremony concluded with a cultural programme followed by dinner.
The Installation Ceremony-2026 marked an important milestone for ITET-Bangladesh as the organization began the journey of its 15th Central Executive Committee, reaffirming its commitment to professional development, engineering excellence and a sustainable future for Bangladesh’s textile sector.
