Partex Star Group, Buet ink MoU

Partex Star Group recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (Buet).

Muhammad Anisuzzaman Talukder, director of the research and innovation centre for science and engineering (RISE) at the Buet, and Amman Al Aziz, Group executive director of Partex Star Group, signed the MoU at the Buet campus in Dhaka, said a press release.

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Under the MoU, Partex Star Group will work with Buet's RISE to conduct sustainable, quality and cost-effective innovation and research on its various products.

The group, particularly in Bangladesh, aims to explore alternative sources of raw materials and improve product quality, including the development of energy-saving manufacturing products in industries such as particle board, cables, gypsum, furniture, adhesives, builders, agro, home care, logistics, and garments.

"Under the deal, Partex Star Group will provide Buet's expert team with the necessary infrastructure and facilities for their research. Furthermore, internship and job opportunities will be available for Buet students at Partex Star Group," said Aziz.

Md Kamrul Hasan, professor of the department of the electrical and electronic engineering, Fahmida Gulshan, professor of the department of the materials and metallurgical engineering, and Amid Al Aziz, director of Partex Star Group, Md Nizamul Hoque Bhuiyan, independent director, and Sumon Shahed Patowari, chief operating officer (cluster-1), were present.

Among others, Md Muqtadir Billah, associate professor of the department of the industrial and production engineering at the Buet, Md Tofazzal Hossain, chief of plant, Sujon Saha, in-charge of compensation and benefits, Tabiur Rahman, lead of production, and Sazzad Hossain, lead of research and development and process improvement, were also present.