BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT) organised Textile Hack 2025: Prototype Bazaar on 13 July 2025 at its Multipurpose Hall, aiming to promote innovation and strengthen collaboration between academia and the textile industry. The event featured live prototype displays and pitching sessions by student teams, showcasing creative and sustainable solutions for the sector.

Mr Faruque Hassan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of BUFT, presided over the event. H.E. Mr Andre Carstens, Ambassador of the Netherlands to Bangladesh, attended as Chief Guest.

Other notable attendees included Mr Md Moshiul Azam Shajal, Member of the BUFT Board of Trustees; Prof Dr Engr Ayub Nabi Khan, Acting Vice Chancellor of BUFT; Prof Dr Alamgir Hossain, Treasurer of BUFT; Mr Mohammed Zahidullah, Chief Sustainability Officer of DBL Group; Mr Sheikh Saifur Rahman, former General Secretary of the National Crafts Council of Bangladesh; Mr Shohel Anwar Apu, Assistant Professor at Shanto-Mariam University; and Ms Sharmily Sarker, Head of the Department of Fashion Studies at BUFT. Faculty members, officials, and students of BUFT were also in attendance.

In the final round, selected teams presented their ideas before a panel of judges, followed by a prototype marketplace and networking session. “Green Wave” from Shanto-Mariam University was declared Champion, “Fab-Board” from Rangpur Textile Engineering College was named Runner-up, and BUFT’s “Fab 5” received the People’s Choice Award.

Through this initiative, BUFT reaffirmed its commitment to advancing sustainable development in Bangladesh’s textile and apparel industry, while continuing to nurture the next generation of innovators.