BUFT NEWS

January - June 2012 Vol. 02

Issue 01

BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT) Starts Operation on March, 2012
BIFT has a second Campus located at Azampur, Rabindra Sharani, Uttara where regular classes are conducted which occupies about 8000 sft of floor space. Construction work of the permanent campus of the university on 2 Acre of land at Dhaur, Uttara is going to start very soon and the expected time of shifting to the permanent campus is April 2014. Total floor area of the 10 storied university complex will be about 3,78,560 sft. BUFT is also going to purchase 22 kathas of land adjacent to the southern side to expand its permanent campus. In addition, BUFT has received an allotment of one bigha of land at Uttara from RAJUK Mission and Objectives
In keeping with its name, BGMEA launched BUFT with an expectation to create the university as a center of excellence for development of technically competent human resources for the apparel sector of Bangladesh. The primary mission of BUFT is to provide, at a reasonable cost, technical education characterized by academic excellence in a range of subjects that are particularly relevant to current and anticipated societal needs. Central to the BUFTs mission is its intention to produce versatile and resourceful practitioners with scientific, technological and social knowledge and equip them to overcome the challenges of the 21 st Century. Specific objectives behind establishing BUFT are as follows: To develop BIFT as an international standard institute of fashion and technology in the apparel sector. To deliver international standard education in fashion and technology. To strengthen the Bangladesh export oriented RMG industries through providing technically skilled human resources. To increase the overall efficiency and productivity of the RMG sector through development of human resources. To develop technical competency and consultancy skill relating to local, national and international issues. To provide technical assistance in all aspects of garments manufacturing to the local apparel industries. To keep close contact with the students and employers to fulfill their intellectual and creative potential. To create opportunities for development and training of the employees and staffs of the RMG sector. To establish and maintain close links with the similar local and foreign institutions to encourage exchange of staff and students. To facilitate exchange of views, sharing experience and best practices within the industry for overall development of Bangladesh RMG sector. To provide useful information and data about the industry and update the students as well as entrepreneurs with latest technology in the apparel sector. To extend support to the stakeholders of the industry on policy advocacy and reforms through organizing and conducting seminars, workshops, conference, study tours etc. Apart from the above objectives, BUFT Management and Faculties are also keen to undertake any kind of academic and research activities within their capacity for the overall benefit of the country as a whole and particularly for growth of the RMG sector of Bangladesh in view of the prevailing competitive business environment in the global market.

Proposed BUFT main campus

BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT) which was earlier known as BGMEA Institute of Fashion & Technology (BIFT) has been dedicated to train and develop skilled manpower for the readymade garment, textile and allied sectors of Bangladesh. The aim is to develop this university as a centre of excellence for producing technically competent human resources through higher education, research and development to serve the nation. Sponsored by BGMEA, this university started functioning as BGMEA Institute of Fashion & Technology (BIFT) from 1999, a pioneer and leading training institute specialized in the apparel sector of Bangladesh. It started functioning from 2000 and was affiliated with the National University until it was declared as a full-fledged private university i.e. BUFT in March 2012. With the advent of the readymade garment industry in Bangladesh, the apex body of RMG industries, Bangladesh Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) visualized the need for a world class education institution that will deliver quality training and educational services to produce graduates and qualified practitioner and skilled personnel who after completing their education from BUFT will join the export oriented garment industry in Bangladesh and thereby, help filling up the vacuum of skilled manpower for the growing RMG industry earning the major portion of foreign currency from the countrys export basket. Another feature of Bangladesh garment and textile sector is the constraints of properly educated and qualified mid level managers. As a result, this sector has to recruit and hire thousands of expatriates with very high salary which drains out a substantial amount of our hard-earned foreign currency. This is mainly due to lack of proper educational facilities and non availability of training courses in the existing educational system of Bangladesh. To overcome this problem, BGMEA took a visionary step by establishing BGMEA Institute of Fashion & Technology in 1999 and subsequently the initiative to upgrade this institute to a private university is another historical landmark, which will enable the garment and apparel sector to compete with the global competitors and increase its market share. Essentially, skill development and enhancement of quality of manpower working in the RMG sector through appropriate training and research & development has become a crucial factor at this point of time. Skilled manpower increases productivity, reduces cost of operation and enables the local industries produce goods at a lower cost and thus the industry becomes competitive in the global market. At present, the export oriented readymade garments industry sector needs a large number of skilled manpower for its 5,000 factories in order to enable them to produce quality products at a very competitive price. In this regard, BUFT as the Center of Excellence in the Apparel Sector can play a very effective role. Since inception, this institute has been offering courses of high standard, which are comparable to courses offered in the developing world. BUFT maintains an excellent academic atmosphere to achieve high academic standard for its reputation. As a result, most of the BUFT graduates normally enter job market before publication of their final results.

Faculties & Departments of BUFT

-Faculty of Apparel & Textile Engineering (FTE): Department of Apparel Manufacturing & Technology (AMT), Knitwear Manufacturing & Technology (KMT), Textile Engg (TE) and Textile Management (TM)

-Faculty of Fashion & Technology (FFDT): Department of Fashion

Design & Technology (FDT), Fashion & Textile Design (FTD) -Faculty of Science & Engineering (FSE): Department of Electrical & Electronic Engg (EEE), Computer Science & Engg (CSE), Information & Telecommunication Engg (ITE), Industrial & Production Engineering (IPE) & Department of Pharmacy (D Pharm). -Faculty of Business Studies (FBS): Bachelor of Business Studies (BBA), Master of Business Administration (RMBA & EMBA) & MBA in Apparel Merchandising. -Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FASS): Department of English, Economics and Law

Location and Infrastructure facilities

BUFT Main Campus is situated in a prime location of Uttara Model Town of Dhaka Metropolitan City, having a good communication network with all areas of Bangladesh. It occupies about 50,000 sft of floor space consisting of classrooms, laboratories, library, faculty rooms, auditorium, students common room, and office rooms. The laboratories include Computer Lab, CAD Lab, Sewing Lab, Knit Lab, Textile Testing Lab, Pattern Lab, Product Development Lab, etc. All Labs are equipped with state of the art equipments. There are about 5000 books and journals in the library and the students have Broadband Internet facilities free of cost. All classrooms, library, laboratories, faculty rooms, office rooms and auditorium are fully air conditioned and classrooms are fitted with overhead projectors, multimedia systems and other teaching aids.

BUFT A New Milestone in Apparel Education

The BIFT Management, Faculties, Officials, Staff and Students celebrated the occasion of BIFT becoming a full-fledged private university BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT). BUFT faculties and students organized a grand rally at Uttara Model Town. Thereafter they assembled at the BIFT Auditorium to cut cakes to celebrate the special event. Mr. Reaz-Bin-Mahmood, VP (Finance), BIFT and Members of BGMEA also attended the function. In a short speech, Mr. Muzaffar U Siddique, Chairman, Trustee Board of BUFT expressed his gratitude to the concerned personalities specially Sheikh Hasina, the Honorable Prime Minister, Government of the Peoples Republic of Bangladesh and Education Minister, Mr. Nurul Islam Nadid, MP. Mr. Muzaffar U Siddique, Chairman of Board of Trustee is celebrating by cutting the cake as BIFT has been declared a full-fledged private university BUFT

Professor Dr. Syed Masud Husain nominated as the First Vice Chancellor of BUFT
Professor Dr. Syed Masud Husain has been nominated as the first Vice Chancellor of BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT).

Professor Dr. Ayub Nabi Khan nominated as acting Pro-Vice Chancellor of BUFT Professor Dr. Ayub Nabi Khan joined BGMEA Institute of Fashion and Technology, Dhaka on March 15,2012 as its Principal and is now acting

He is a selection grade Professor in the Department of Accounting & Information Systems of University of Dhaka. as the Pro-vice chancellor. He is a renowned Textile Engineer turned educationist having 25 years of experience in teaching, He stood first in the SSC Examination of Commerce Group in the year 1967 and educational planning and management, education and industrial was awarded Presidential Gold Medal. He completed HSC from Dhaka consultancy, project management, research, process, product and Government College in 1969. For the Bachelor degree he took admission in the technology development. Commerce Department of the Dhaka University in the same year and finally came out with Masters Degree in Accounting in the year 1975 (degree of 1973). Professor Khan did his B. Sc. in Textile Engineering from the Within a month of the publication of Masters Degree result at the age of 23, he University of Dhaka, M.Sc. and Ph.D. from University of became a Lecturer on 14 January 1976 in the Department of Accounting, Manchester, UK in the same field. University of Dhaka. All through his academic career, he was placed in the first Professor Khan served in the textile (BEXIMCO group, J.K group, division/class. He also earned a degree in Law in 1977 from Dhaka University etc) industry of the country in various positions such as General and a PhD from Banaras Hindu University in the year 1983 under the Manager of textile mills. Then he left the industry for the purpose of Mr. of Muzaffar Siddique, President, cut cake. Mr. Reaz-Bin-Mahmood, VP (Finance) BIFT, Members of BGMEA, Faculties, Officials and Students Government India U Scholarship. He BIFT became a Professor in the same dissemination of textile education. He served in various universities of BUFT seen in the picture department in 1992 at the age of 39. Later he was awarded the prestigious including Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology, Senior Fulbright Fellowship of US government to complete Post-Doctoral Primeasia University, Southeast University etc., as a faculty research from Cornell University. member, Professor and Head of the department of Textile He earned a reputation of being a distinguished researcher and a vocal writer in Engineering. his field of specialization. His illustrious teaching career expanded to more than He received the fellowship of the Textile Institute, UK which is a 36 years at the University of Dhaka, publishing 37 papers in recognized Journals rare honour for a textile professional. at home and abroad. Prior to joining as Principal of BIFT and letter as Acting Pro-ViceProf. Husain was the Chairman of the Department of Accounting, University of Chancellor Professor Dr. Ayub Nabi Khan was the Principal of Dhaka and Dean of Business at Southeast University. He is the life member of National Institute of Textile, Training Research and Design various educational and charitable organizations including Dhaka University (NITTRAD), Savar, Dhaka. He is a father of a son and a daughter. Accounting Alumni (DUAA), Bangladesh Economic Association (BEA), and Old Laboratorians Association (OLsA). He is a Fellow of IAT, Bangladesh and an Associate Member of ACFE, USA.
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Workshop on Research Methodology organized by BUFT

A one day workshop was organized by BUFT in the center for export development (CEPD) on 23rd May, 2012 on Research Methodology at the BUFT as part of UNIDO implemented Better Work under BEST program. Ms. Lipi Begum London College of Fashion, London was the keynote speaker. The outgoing students of Fashion Design & Technology (FDT) 082 batch participated in the day long workshop.

Prof. Dr. Ayub Nabi Khan, Principal of BIFT attended the 88 Textile Institute World Conference, Malaysia

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Pro-Vice Chancellor of Manchester Metropolitan University, UK visits BUFT

Prof. Dr. Ayub Nabi Khan, principal of BIFT receiving a certificate of appreciation from the Conference Chairman Dr. Jamil Salleh The 88th Textile Institute World Conference in Malaysia had started off with a bang, or with the ringing of a Gong (a saucer shaped bell), to be more exact. Dr. Peter Dinsdale, World President of the Textile Institute, rang the Gong three times, as is customary in Malaysian Culture, and initiated the prestigious conference on the 16th of May.

Mr. Muzaffar U Siddique, Chairman Board of Trustees of BUFT presented a BUFT crest to Pro-Vice-Chancellor, MMU, UK.

Mr. Colin Renfrew, Dean of the Hollings Faculty and Pro-Vice Chancellor and Ms. Jane Ledbury, Msc, CertED Program Leader, Msc Clothing Porfolio & Sr. Lecturer, Fashion Product Development of Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU), UK visited BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT) main campus, Uttara, Dhaka on 13th May, 2012. A discussion meeting was held on how to develop academic and professional excellence and exchange of faculties, students and research staff, curriculum and product design development, joint exhibition and other academic activities between the two universities. Gp. Capt. ANM Rafiqul Alam (Retd) Registrar, Rusmita Alam, Head of the dept. of FDT of BUFT, Ms. Munira Rahman, National Coordinator (RMG), BEST Programme, UNIDO were also present in the discussion. Mr. Muzaffar U Siddique, Chairman Board of Trustees of BUFT presented a BUFT crest to the Pro-Vice Chancellor, MMU, UK. Mr. Siddique discussed various academic issues with the Pro-Vice Chancellor. Prof. Dr. Ayub Nabi Khan, Acting Pro-Vice Chancellor of BUFT gave warm welcome and briefed about the overall activities of BUFT and Jane Ledbury gave a rundown on the overall academic activities of the MMU, UK. After the meeting they went around various sections of BUFT campus and were impressed to see academic activities of BUFT.

Ananta Group Recruitment Seminar

A daylong seminar was held at BUFT on 9th May, 2012 organized by Ananta Group a leading group in our RMG sector on Recruitment Seminar. Their main focus was to introduce Ananta Group and to recruit BUFT students as part of their company policy. Mr. Chowdhury A-A Quaseed, Director of HRD, Compliance, Welfare and Admin was the key note speaker who addressed on different aspects of the company. There was a questions and answer session where students of different batches mainly the outgoing students raised different questions and the key note speaker answered all the questions. After the seminar, the visitors met the Chairman of the Trustee Board Mr. Mozaffar U Siddique to exchange pleasantries.

BUFT Students Visit LI & FUNG, Bangladesh Ltd

Mr. Chowdhury A-A Quaseed , keynote speaker of Ananta Group exchange pleasantries with Prof. Dr. Ayub Nabi, Acting ProVice Chancellor & A. N. M Rafiqul Alam, Registrar of BIFT .

BUFT students visited Li & Fung Bangladesh Ltd. The purpose of

``For beautiful eyes, look for the good in orders; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness and for poise walk with knowledge that you are never alone. --Audrey Hepburn, Actor the visit was to observe the training and others activities of mid level management of the Li & Fung Bangladesh Ltd.

Green Fashion Findings Presented at the British Council

The findings and experience of a three year British Council Managed Development Partnership in Higher Education (DelPHE) and DFID (presently UKAID) funded project was presented at an event at the British Council Auditorium on Tuesday 22nd May, 2012. This partnership project brings together London College of Fashion (LCF), BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT) in Dhaka and United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) cooperating the project on Green Fashion. This project was focused in the area of Millennium Development Goal 7 i.e. Ensure Environmental Sustainability. In the speech at the event, John T. Smith, coordinator of UNIDOBEST Programme and DelPHE, said, The project has been run with the long term Mr. welcome Shafiul Islam Mohiuddin, President, BGMEA addressing valuable speech to the audience goal to become each others partner choice in education. The programme is playing an important role in fostering contacts between the UK and Bangladesh in the field of Higher Education. BGMEA President Mr. Shafiul Islam Mohiuddin focused that considering the global market situation , Bangladesh should focus more on knowledge transfer in the global fashion industry while educational links between London College of Fashion (LCF) and BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT) is a vibrant example. He also congratulated Afrana Ferdous Wormey, 1st Runner up, SDC International Design Competition 2011 at Hong Kong and other award winners of BUFT for their brilliant achievement and was very much pleased by the present performance level of the BUFT. Mr. Reaz Bin Mahmood, member of trustee Board of BUFT mentioned that aiming at the fostering interest and knowledge in the global fashion industry while creating educational links between London College of Fashion (LCF) and BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT) in the area of sustainable fashion gave a very positive impact towards the education in the area of Apparel and Fashion industry. David Hasanat, Chairman, Viyellatex Group; DelPHE National Researcher Ms. Rushmita Alam, Head of Fashion Design, BGMEA University of Fashion Technology (BUFT) ; National Coordinator and DelPHE National Researcher Munira Rahman; Lynne Hammond, the director of International Partnerships & Development at LCF, British Council Country Director, Rosemary Arnott among others participated in the discussion. Prof. Dr. Ayub Nabi Khan, Principal of BIFT; Faculties, Admin officials and students of Fashion Design Department of BUFT, members of BGMEA and entrepreneurs from RMG units in Bangladesh were also present in the programme.

His Excellency Ambassador of Bangladesh to Germany Mr. Masud Mannan Visits BIFT

International Communication Expert Mr. Martin Lumb, UNIDO visits BIFT

Mr. Martin Lumb, international communication expert; Mr. John T Smith, International Coordinator, BQSP / UNIDO, Mr. Reaz-Bin-Mahmood, VP (Finance), BIFT faculties seen in the picture Ambassador Mr.Masud Mannan & his wife with Mr.Reaz-Bin-Mahamood, VicePresident,BIFT;Principal,Registrar,Senior Faculties & Admin Officials of BIFT and Ms.Monira,BQSP seen in the picture.

His Excellency the Ambassador of Bangladesh to Germany Mr. Masud Mannan and His wife visited BGMEA Institute of Fashion & Technology (BIFT) main campus, Uttara, Dhaka on 14th January, 2012. The purpose of his visit was to get oriented with academic and other activities of BIFT. Principal of BIFT gave the delegates a warm welcome. Mr. Reaz-BinMahamood, Vice-President of BIFT briefed them about the overall activities of BIFT. At the end of the visit he went around various class rooms and saw the infrastructure facilities of BIFT and was very much pleased by the present performance of BIFT.

Mr. Martin Lumb, International Communication Expert visited BIFT campus, Uttara, Dhaka recently to see the academic activities of the institute. He exchanged his pleasantries with the members of the governing body Mr. Reaz-Bin-Mahmood, VP (Finance), BIFT. After the discussion he went around various sections of the infrastructural facilities available in the campus and was very impressed. The program was attended by Mr. Reaz-Bin-Mahmood, VP (Finance), BIFT and Mr. John T Smith, International Coordinator, BQSP / UNIDO. The program was also attended by the Principal, Registrar, Faculties, Sr. Officials and Students of BIFT.

Members of TESCO Visit BIFT Campus

Mr. Nitin Kumar, General Manager and Mr. Saifur Millat, Senior Ethical Trading Specialist of TESCO (International Sourcing Bangladesh) Ltd. visited BIFT on 07th February 2012 to have a discussion on students support program to groom up our students with a view to filling up the shortage of local experts in the Ready-Made Garment (RMG) sector of Bangladesh.

BIFT & UNIDO jointly organized a Workshop at BIFT

BGMEA Institute of Fashion & Technology (BIFT) organized a workshop on How to process application pack for postgraduate study in London College of Fashion (LCF), UK on 23rd February, 2012 at BIFT campus, Uttara, Dhaka.

The keynote presenter Mr. John T Smith, International Coordinator, BQSP / UNIDO with Mr. Muzaffar U. Siddique, President of BIFT; faculties and Sr. students of BIFT seen in the picture Mr. Muzaffar U Siddique, President of BIFT with Mr. Nitin Kumar, General Manager and Mr. Saifur Millat, Senior Ethical Trading Specialist of TESCO (International Sourcing Bangladesh) seen in the picture

They have chosen BIFT as the center of excellence as it is the only leading institute in this sector. Mr. Muzaffar U Siddique, President of BIFT briefed them about the overall activities and future plan of BIFT. Col Md. Mosharrof Hossain (Retd), Principal and Gp. Capt ANM Rafiqul Alam (Retd), Registrar of BIFT gave them a warm welcome.

Mr. John T Smith, International Coordinator, BQSP/UNIDO was the keynote speaker. The London College of Fashion (LCF) gave a proposal for fellowship to accomplish post graduation study for students and faculties of BIFT. Mr. Muzaffar U. Siddique, President of BIFT and Ms. Munira Rahman of BQSP/UNIDO attended the workshop. President of BIFT Mr. Muzaffar U. Siddique appreciated the initiatives by LCF and also wished every success of the participants.

Orientation Program of B. Sc (Hons) 121 Batch at BIFT

Col Md. Mosharrof Hossain (Retd), Principal; Gp Capt ANM Rafiqul Alam (Retd), Registrar; Mr. M Jamal Uddin, Associate Professor & Head of KMT Dept.; Ms. Rusmita Alam, Associate Professor & Head of FDT Dept and Mr. Kazi Shamsur Rahman, Sr. Asst. Prof. & Head of the Dept. AMT in the picture.

The Orientation Program of B.Sc (Hons) 121 batch (January-June 2012 semester) in Apparel Manufacture & Technology (AMT), Fashion Design & Technology (FDT) & Knitwear Manufacture & Technology (KMT) BIFT was held on 28 February 2012 at BIFT main campus, Uttara, Dhaka. Col Md. Mosharrof Hossain (Retd), Principal, BIFT was present as the Chief Guest.The introductory speech was given by Mr. M. Jamal Uddin, Associate Professor & Head of KMT Department. Ms. Rusmita Alam, Associate Professor & Head of FDT Dept. and Mr. Kazi Shamsur Rahman, Sr. Asst. Prof. & Head of the Dept. AMT also spoke on the occasion . The Chief Guest delivered a valuable speech and vote of thanks was given by Gp Capt ANM Rafiqul Alam (Retd), Registrar of BIFT. Faculties, Senior Admin officials, staff of BIFT and new students of 121 batch were present on the occasion.

Orientation Program of MBA-121 Batch

MBA is Apparel Merchandising is a unique program of BIFT designed to enhance the students' competency to deal effectively the global apparel trade. The Orientation Program of the students of 121 Batch (January - June 2012 semester) of MBA in Apparel Merchandising of the BGMEA Institute of Fashion & Technology (BIFT) was held on 7th February 2012 in the BIFT Auditorium, Uttara, Dhaka. 90 students were admitted in January - June 2012 semester. Col Md. Mosharrof Hossain (Retd), Principal, BIFT was present as the Chief Guest. The introductory speech was given by Mr. M. Jamal Uddin, Associate Professor & Coordinator of MBA Program, BIFT. The Chief Guest delivered a valuable speech and vote of thanks was given by Gp Capt ANM Rafiqul Alam (Retd), Registrar of BIFT. Faculties, officials, senior admin staff and new MBA students of BIFT were present on the occasion.
New MBA students of 121 Batch seen in the picture

092 batch of BIFT students left for higher education to NIFT, Calcutta, India
BGMEA Institute of Fashion and Technology (BIFT), Dhaka - Bangladesh has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Academic Cooperation with National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), New Delhi, India on 6th September, 2011 at the Prime Ministers Office Dhaka Bangladesh during the visit of Honorable Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh. As part of the agreement, for the first time four meritorious students of BIFT of 092 batch Md. Suzan Molla, Mohammad Farhad Hossain, Mohammad Nasirul Islam and Md. Mahamudul Hasan Mehedi have left Dhaka on 23rd January, 2012 for higher education to complete the 6th semester for the duration of six months course work in National Institute of Fashion & Technology (NIFT), Calcutta branch, India. Students of BIFT will be back in June, 2012 after completion of the semester.
From left: Md. Suzan Molla, Md. Mahamudul Hasan Mehedi, Mohammad Nasirul Islam and Farhad Hossain seen in the picture.

Pahela Baishakh-1419 Celebrated at BUFT

On 14 April, 2012 Bangali cultural festival`Chaitra Sangkranti & `Pahela Baishakh-1419 was observed at BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT) main campus with due solemnity. On the occasion of Pahela Baishakh, the students, faculties and officials took part in the `Mongal Shova Jatra in the adjacent areas of Uttara with lot of colorful banners and festoons.
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On this occasion, a colourful handicraft exhibition was arranged by the students in the main campus of BUFT. The exhibition was inaugurated by the Chief Guest Mr. Md. Ghulam Hussain, Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, Government of the Peoples Republic of Bangladesh. Mr. Muzaffur U. Siddique, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of BUFT presented BUFT crests to the Chief Guest and Mr. S M Mannan Kochi, VP (Finance), BGMEA & Member, BUFT Trustee Board. The function was attended by Mr. Md. Shafiul Islam Mohiuddin, President, BGMEA as a Special Guest. Nominated Vice Chancellor of BUFT was also present A colorful cultural program was organized in the BUFT auditorium. The students took part in the function and made a lively program with various traditional songs and dances. Renowned Baul from outside also took part in the function. The function was chaired by Mr. Muzaffur U. Siddique, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of BUFT. The function was attended by Mr. Md. Atiqul Islam, Director, BGMEA, Members of BGMEA, Dr. Syed Masud Husain, nominated VC of BUFT; Prof. Dr. Engr. Ayub Nabi Khan, Principal; Registrar, Faculties, Admin. Officials and Students of BUFT were also present on the occasion. The students and officials enjoyed varieties of Bangla food like Panta-Ilish and other indigenous items.

BIFT Annual Picnic -2012

The Annual Picnic 2012 of BIFT was held on 31st January at Nahar Garden in Manikgon students, faculties, admin officials and staff actively took part in the event and they also participated in different games like pillow passing, musical chair, cock fight, 100 meter race and cultural activities. The games event musical chair for girls was attractive and pillow passing for admin and faculties of BIFT drew special attention of all. In this event, BIFT faculty Mr. Imrul Kaes became the winner.

The Principal of BIFT Col Md. Mosharrof Hossain (Retd) and Registrar Gp Capt ANM Rafiqul Alam (Retd) attended the picnic and distributed the Raffle draw and other prizes among the winners. A colorful cultural program was also held and three bands performed in the stage. BIFT students band Lamp Post performed melodious songs and the renowned band Souls popular singer & TV artist Partho Barua entertained the audience with some wonderful songs. He dedicated a song "O BONDHU TOKE MISS KORSI VISON for 091 Batch final year students , because it was the last picnic for them at BIFT. The picnic party of about 600 persons (including 450 students from different batches) started from BIFT at 7:00 am and returned at about 8:00 pm. Participants felt that it would be a lifetime memory for all. Advisor: Muzaffar U Siddique, Chairman, Board of Trustees, BUFT Editors: A.K.M. Shafiqur Rahman, Sr. Asst. Prof. and Proctor. Asst. Editor: Md. Atikur Rahman, Sr. Asst. Librarian, BUFT Published by BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT), 105 SR Tower, Sector # 7, Uttara, Dhaka-1230. Phone: 880-2-8919986, Fax-880-2-8919987, E-mail: info@bift.info, Web: www.bift.info