BUFT holds Freshers’ Reception and Orientation for Fall 2026

BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT) hosted its Freshers’ Reception and Orientation Program for Fall 2026 on August 25, 2026, at the Abdullah Hil Rakib Auditorium on its Nishatnagar, Turag campus, welcoming newly admitted students from its undergraduate, graduate and diploma programmes. The program was attended by university authorities, faculty members, distinguished guests and parents. Faruque Hassan, Chairman of the BUFT Board of Trustees, chaired the event, while Md Anwar Hossain, Secretary of the Ministry of Science and Technology, was present as the chief guest.

Among the distinguished guests were Mohammed Nasir, Member of the BUFT Board of Trustees; S. M. Khaled, Managing Director of Snowtex Group; Md Shahriar, President of the Bangladesh Packaging & Accessories Manufacturers & Exporters Association (BPAMEA); and Swapna Bhowmik, BUFT alumna and former Head of Region at Marks & Spencer. Prof. Dr Engr Ayub Nabi Khan, Vice-Chancellor, BUFT; Md Rafiquzzaman, Registrar; Mohammad Imtiaj, Director of Public Relations; and Prof. Dr Md Waliul Alam, Director of Students’ Welfare, also addressed the programme. Welcoming the new students, the speakers encouraged them to make the most of their university years by developing academic knowledge, professional skills, creativity, leadership, and ethical values, while preparing for the evolving demands of the fashion, textile, business, and technology industries.

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A current student and a newly admitted student shared their experiences and expectations. The programme also featured the distribution of tree saplings by Snowtex Group, promoting environmental responsibility among the students. The programme concluded with a technical orientation session covering key academic and administrative services, including the Deans’ offices, Student Welfare, Public Relations, Controller of Examinations, Accounts, IT, Library, Logistics and Proctor’s Office.