Alumni Connect 2025: Inspiring Journeys and Insights

The Department of Textile Engineering and Fashion Design at World University of Bangladesh successfully organized Alumni Connect 2025 program on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at 11:00 AM in the Founding Treasurer Morsheda Choudhury Auditorium. This special event aimed to celebrate and share the inspiring journeys and professional insights of successful alumni with current students and faculty.

The program was honored by the presence of Prof. Dr. M. Nurul Islam, Pro Vice Chancellor of World University of Bangladesh, who attended as the Chief Guest. In his inspiring address, he expressed heartfelt appreciation to the alumni for their continued involvement and emphasized the significance of such initiatives in strengthening alumni-university relationships and fostering career development.

Mr. A.N.M. Ahsan Thouhid, Joint Registrar of the university, also spoke at the event. He highlighted the importance of sustained alumni engagement and encouraged regular organization of such programs to bridge the gap between academia and industry.

The session was presided over by Md. Mostafizur Rahman, Head of the Department of Textile Engineering and Fashion Design. In his remarks, he reaffirmed the department’s commitment to cultivating strong and lasting connections with its alumni community.

Notable alumni speakers included:

·         *    Asadul Habib, Senior Manager, Fabric Sourcing, Epic Group

·         *    Syed Ansar Ullah, Managing Director, Brannerson Apparel

·         *    Sajib Barman, Deputy Manager, Sales & Marketing, Nice Denim Mills

·         *    Safat Khan, Sales Manager, U.C Chem BD Ltd

·         *    Shafale Khatun Shafa, Assistant Manager (Sourcing & Merchandising), Fashion Group, Uttara, Dhaka

These industry leaders shared their personal career journeys, provided valuable advice, and engaged in interactive discussions that connected academic insights with real-world industry practices.

Students of the Department of Textile Engineering and Fashion Design were also present in the program, actively participating in the sessions and gaining practical insights from the alumni. The event placed special emphasis on the importance of developing additional skills beyond academic education, as highlighted by speakers.

The event concluded with a dynamic Q&A session, where students posed thoughtful questions on career planning, skill development, and future industry trends.

Faculty members expressed deep appreciation for the alumni’s involvement, and many attendees described the experience as enlightening and motivational. It was strongly proposed that Alumni Connect be institutionalized as an annual tradition to foster ongoing collaboration between graduates, industry experts, and the department.