The BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT) and the Hohenstein Institute Bangladesh collaborated to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that would transform research, education, and product safety procedures, marking a significant milestone for the Bangladeshi fashion sector.
The agreements were signed by Dr. Md. Kamruzzaman, Regional Chief of South-East Asia (Hohenstein Group) and Md. Shafiul Islam, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of BUFT. Other notable members of the Board of Trustees, including Founder Chairman Muzaffar U. Siddique and Md. Faruque Hassan, BoT Member and former President of BGMEA, BUFT Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. S. M. Mahfuzur Rahman, Pro Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Eng. Ayub Nabi Khan, Treasurer Prof. Dr. Abdul Jalil, and Deans, Academic, and Administrative Heads, along with Zahirul Islam Zaheer (Vice Present-Hohenstein Institute Bangladesh), Aklima Khatun Sr. General Manager (Audit and certification-Hohenstein Institute Bangladesh) and Johny Yasmin Kanta (Sr. General Manager-Hohenstein Laboratories Bangladesh Limited) graced the event with their presence. They underscored the crucial role such collaborations play in achieving academic excellence and propelling the industry toward a future defined by sustainability and cutting-edge practices.
Students, professionals, and the industry at large will be empowered by BUFT and Hohenstein Institute Bangladesh’s collaboration in academics, training, fashion branding, and sustainability research.
The MoU provides the opportunity for leaders with a common goal and a dedication to advancement to come together and exchange unmatched knowledge. This partnership will spark innovative research, encourage creativity, and move the sector closer to a more sustainable future.
Programmes for specialised training will be created, giving professionals and students the necessary tools to succeed in the rapidly changing fields of sustainability, fashion, and textiles.
The MoU guarantees that graduates possess the skills and practical knowledge-based internship that the industry demands, facilitating a smooth transfer from academics to the job.
Following the signing ceremony, BUFT and the Hohenstein Institute Bangladesh vowed to work together to turn this historic partnership into real progress for the fashion industry and beyond, putting Bangladesh at the forefront of safe and sustainable fashion practices.
