The SARSTEC Career Club successfully organized the first-ever Textile Olympiad 1.0 on October 1, 2024, at the Shahid Abdur Rab Serniabat Textile Engineering College auditorium in Barisal. This innovative event was designed to highlight the importance of public speaking as a crucial skill for success in the competitive textile industry.
The Olympiad, which began at 11:00 AM, saw the participation of approximately 300 students from SARSTEC. Its primary goal was to enhance students’ soft skills through a series of engaging challenges, including a public speaking segment and a quiz competition.
The public speaking segment covered key topics critical to the Bangladeshi textile industry, such as:
Branding “Made in Bangladesh” on the global stage
Sustainability in the textile industry
Challenges and opportunities in Bangladesh’s textile sector
The future of smart textiles in Bangladesh
The 4th Industrial Revolution and global challenges facing Bangladesh’s RMG sector
The Olympiad began at 10:20 AM with a quiz competition, which formed the first segment and was worth 80 marks. The top 10 contestants from the quiz round advanced to the public speaking segment, where they presented three-minute speeches on one of the industry-relevant topics. This segment carried the remaining 20 marks.
Out of 100 total marks, Rabbi Islam from the 9th batch secured the first place, with Mumin Islam from the 10th batch earning second place, and Anaf Tahmid Mojumder from the same batch finishing third.
Key speakers at the event included Rabbi Islam, Md. Aminum Islam Rayhan, and Mahmudul Haque, who offered valuable insights and advice to the participants. Chief guest Principal Engineer Salim Reza commended the initiative, urging for more career development events in the future. The program was skillfully moderated by Engr. Zahid Murad Shuva, with faculty members offering guidance throughout the event.
The Olympiad concluded with a certificate and prize distribution ceremony, where the top three winners received monetary prizes, and all participants were awarded certificates. The event proved to be both exciting and educational, leaving students inspired and prepared for future opportunities.
The SARSTEC Career Club, established on March 21, 2018, continues to support students in honing their soft skills through workshops, competitions, and seminars. The Textile Olympiad 1.0 was a significant milestone in this mission, further encouraging students to seize future career opportunities with confidence.
Written by Sarmin Sultana Lima
