Prof. Dr. Engr. Md. Zulhash Uddin
Vice Chancellor, BUTEX
Bangladesh’s textile and apparel sector plays a vital role in the country’s economy, contributing significantly to export earnings, employment generation, and industrial growth. In this exclusive interview, Prof. Dr. Engr. Md. Zulhash Uddin shares his vision regarding textile education, research, globalization, and the future of Bangladesh University of Textiles (BUTEX).
On the Importance of Technology-Based Education
“Education builds a strong foundation for a nation, and technology-based education is essential for a developing country like Bangladesh.”
On the Importance of Textile Engineering
“Textile engineering is one of the most prospective fields of education in our country because the textile, jute, and ready-made garments sectors contribute more than 80 percent of Bangladesh’s export earnings.”
On the Role of Textile & RMG Sector
“The textile, jute, and RMG sectors are not only major industrial sectors but also key drivers for employment generation and socio-economic development in Bangladesh.”
On the Journey of BUTEX
“Bangladesh University of Textiles started its journey on 22 December 2010 with the vision of creating new opportunities for higher education, research, and development in the textile sector.”
On Quality Education & Research
“BUTEX is continuously working to maintain international standards in higher education and research while ensuring quality teaching through modern ICT-based facilities and updated curricula.”
On Globalization & International Collaboration
“On the path toward internationalization, BUTEX looks forward to building partnerships and academic collaborations with universities across the globe.”
On Academic Excellence
“We are making significant progress in developing a strong culture of quality education, professionalism, research, and academic excellence.”
Vision for BUTEX
“We are determined to transform our beloved BUTEX into a world-class university with international recognition that can effectively meet the demands of the textile industry and the era of globalization.”
