BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology

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BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology
বিজিএমইএ ইউনিভার্সিটি অব ফ্যাশন অ্যান্ড টেকনোলজি
BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology logo.png
Other name
BUFT
MottoExcellence Through Education
Type Private, Research
Established14 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+
Students6000+
Location
Nishatnagar, Turag, Dhaka
,
23°52′26″N90°24′00″E / 23.8740°N 90.4000°E / 23.8740; 90.4000
Campus Urban, 1.66 acres (0.67 ha)
Language English, Bangla
Colours  
Website buft.edu.bd

BGMEA University of Fashion and Technology (BUFT) is a private university in Bangladesh. [1] [2]

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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.

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List of vice-chancellors

International cooperation

An agreement of cooperation was signed with Wuhan Textile University to develop a joint undergraduate major for fashion design. [4]

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. [5] [6]

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).

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