| বিজিএমইএ ইউনিভার্সিটি অব ফ্যাশন অ্যান্ড টেকনোলজি | |
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| Other name | BUFT |
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| Motto | Excellence Through Education |
| Type | Private, Research |
| Established | 14 March 2012; 12 years ago (14 March 2012) |
| Accreditation | |
| Affiliation | University Grants Commission (UGC) |
| Chairman | Shafiul Islam Mohiuddin |
| Chancellor | President Mohammed Shahabuddin |
| Vice-Chancellor | S. M. Mahfuzur Rahman |
| Academic staff | 200+ 150+ |
| Students | 6000+ |
| Location | Nishatnagar, Turag, Dhaka,1711, Bangladesh 23°52′26″N 90°24′00″E / 23.8740°N 90.4000°E / 23.8740; 90.4000 |
| Campus | Urban, 1.66 acres (0.67 ha) |
| Language | English, Bangla |
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| Website | buft |
BGMEA University of Fashion and Technology (BUFT) is a private university in Bangladesh.
History
It was established by the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) in 1999 as BGMEA Institute of Fashion & Technology (BIFT) which started functioning in 2000 and was affiliated to the National University, Bangladesh in 2001. BUFT, in collaboration with international organizations such as United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), European Union (EU), German Technical Co-operation (GTZ), and the South Asia Enterprise Development fund (SEDF), is working for further growth and development.
List of vice-chancellors
- S. M. Mahfuzur Rahman (12 March 2020 – present)
International cooperation
An agreement of cooperation was signed with Wuhan Textile University to develop a joint undergraduate major for fashion design.
On 30 August 2015, BUFT and Goethe-Institut in Bangladesh signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This MoU is a framework of mutual interest in the fields of educational and academic exchanges, joint fashion competitions, research, internships, and academic transfer agreements and will encourage international cultural exchanges between BUFT and Goethe-Institut. Under the MoU, both parties will host local and international fashion workshops and exhibitions for German and Bangladeshi students.
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed between BUFT and University of Boras with the opportunity of joint research including student exchange.
Convocations
The first convocation of the university was held in 2022 at International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB).
See also
References
- Chakraborty, Pranabesh. "Photography exhibition Chirayata Chattagram held". The Daily Star. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
- "BUFT celebrates 3 years". The Daily Star. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
- "VC".
- "6 instruments signed with China". Prothom Alo. Archived from the original on 23 July 2015. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
- "BUFT signed MoU with Goethe-Institute". Dhaka: BanglaApparel.com. 4 September 2015. Archived from the original on 20 October 2017. Retrieved 9 September 2015.
- "6 instruments signed with China". Prothom Alo. Archived from the original on 23 July 2015. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
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