The National Textile Olympiad 3.0 was held on August 30, 2025, at the Bangladesh University of Textiles (BUTEX), organized by the BUTEX Youth Development Club (BYDC). The daylong national competition brought together over 750 students from 37 campuses across the country, marking it as one of the largest student-driven initiatives in the textile sector.
The Olympiad featured four segments—Textile Case Competition, Quiz, Poster Presentation, and Content Writing. To ensure smooth coordination, 84 ambassadors worked actively throughout the event, with the top 10 receiving special recognition for their remarkable contributions.
The program was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Engr. Md. Zulhash Uddin, Vice-Chancellor of BUTEX, as the Chief Guest. In his keynote, he remarked: “To achieve expertise in textiles, students must go beyond textbooks and engage in research and co-curricular activities.”
A distinguished panel of special guests honored the event, including:
Engr. Ashfaque Ahmed, Transformation Director, Archroma
Engr. Md. Moydul Islam Moid, Managing Director, Emmtex Solutions BD Ltd.
Md. Moslem Uddin, Director (Technical Wing), Bangladesh Jute Research Institute (BJRI)
Engr. Mohiuddin Ahmed (Selim), Chairman, Textile Engineering Division, The Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh
Engr. Md. Sayedur Rahman, Vice-Chairman, Textile Engineering Division, The Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh
Prof. Dr. Emdad Sarker, Moderator, BUTEX Youth Development Club (BYDC)
The competition was further enriched by guest speaker Engr. Md. Shahmij Bokul, Managing Director of Beaumonde Tex Ltd., who shared insights on innovation and sustainability in the textile industry.
With the presence of esteemed academics, industry experts, and sustainability professionals, the Olympiad successfully bridged the gap between education and industry, inspiring students to embrace leadership in Bangladesh’s most significant export sector.
