BUFT hosts 12th Belt and Road cultural week
Daily Sun Report, Dhaka
Published: 23 Sep 2026, 12:00 AM
BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT) on Tuesday hosted the opening of the 12th Belt & Road International Cultural and Art Week in Dhaka, featuring a new cooperation agreement aimed at expanding educational and cultural ties between Bangladesh and China.
The event, titled “Interwoven Civilisations," brought together representatives from the two countries and featured an exhibition of traditional Bangladeshi textiles and clothing. Sagar Garments Ltd. Director and BUFT’s Board of Trustees Member Md Nurul Haque attended the programme as the chief guest.
BGMEA Standing Committee on BUFT Affairs Chairman Mesbah Uddin Ali attended as a special guest on behalf of the BGMEA president. Shanto-Mariam Honghe Confucius Classroom Director Muhiuddin Taher, was also present.
BUFT Vice-Chancellor (VC) Prof Ayub Nabi Khan delivered the welcome speech, while Chengdu Qinggong Polytechnic University Vice-President Pu Bingyuan, and the Textile and Garment Branch of the Chinese Enterprises Association in Bangladesh President Ge Zhenyu, addressed the event.
The cooperation agreement was signed with Leizu College (Bangladesh) to create further opportunities for educational and cultural collaboration between the two countries.
BUFT acting Pro-VC and Treasurer Prof Md Alamgir Hossain delivered the vote of thanks.