The Islami Chhatra Shibir-backed panel, “Shompritir Shikkharthi Jote” (Students’ Alliance for Harmony), has been announced for the upcoming Chittagong University Central Students’ Union (CUCSU) election. The declaration was made on Thursday (28 September) at 3 pm in Jarultala by Shibir’s HR Secretary, Saidul Islam.

Ibrahim Hossain Roni, a student of the History Department (2017-18 session) and a central executive member of Shibir, has been nominated for Vice President. Saeed Bin Habib from the History Department (2019-20 session) will contest for General Secretary, while Sajjad Hossain Munna from the Finance Department (2019-20 session) will run for Assistant General Secretary. Other candidates for various secretarial posts and executive members were also announced.

The long-awaited CUCSU election will take place on 12 October, from 9 am to 4 pm, with 27,634 registered voters. This marks the first CUCSU election in 35 years, since 1990. According to the election code of conduct, no rallies or processions will be allowed during nomination submission.

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s student wing has announced its panel for the upcoming Chittagong University Central Students’ Union (CUCSU) elections. The declaration was made on Thursday (September 28) at the university’s Intellectual Martyrs’ Square by central Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal General Secretary Nasir Uddin Nasir.

Sajjad Hossain Hridoy, the organizational secretary of the CU branch of Chhatra Dal, will contest for the position of Vice President (VP). Md. Shafayat Hossain has been nominated for General Secretary (GS), while Aiyubur Rahman Toufiq will run for Assistant General Secretary (AGS).

Other nominated candidates include Azharul Islam Bipshu (Sports Secretary), Joy Barua (Assistant Sports Secretary), Md. Mozammel Haque Hridoy (Literature and Culture Secretary), and Shahidul Kayasor (Assistant Literature and Culture Secretary).

The panel also features candidates for office secretary, student welfare, science and technology, research, environment, health, law, communication, career development, and liberation war affairs.

Five candidates—Faysal Pranto Babor, Mizan Mia, Nusrat Jahan, S. M. Tariqul Islam Rimon, and Tayef Hossain Imon—have been named as members.

Bangladesh University of Textiles (BUTEX) on Wednesday, September 17, hosted the much-awaited ITET–BUTEX Career Fair 2025 in a festive atmosphere on its campus. The event, organized by BUTEX Career Club with support from ITET, brought together students and top industrial representatives to foster direct interaction and career opportunities.

The fair was inaugurated at 9:00 a.m. by Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Engr. Md. Julhas Uddin. Soon after, the campus was buzzing with students carrying résumés, visiting company stalls, and exploring opportunities for jobs and internships.

Nearly 25 leading companies participated, including Dekko ISHO Group, Fakir Apparels, Masco Group, Decathlon Bangladesh, Babylon Group, SGS Bangladesh, Urmi Group, Sterling Styles, Knit Asia, Ha-Meem Group, Snowtex, Apillion Group, BRAC Career Hub, Vielatex, Fashion Step Group, DYSIN, Colortex, and Fakir Knitwears Ltd. Several companies offered on-spot recruitment. Urmi Group reported receiving 75–80 CVs, shortlisting 25 candidates, while Fakir Group completed hiring fresh graduates for its dyeing division on the same day.

Students expressed that the fair boosted their confidence and gave them a valuable chance to interact with corporate officials face-to-face.

The event also featured a panel discussion with senior officials from Fakir Group, Transfer Chemicals, Masco Group, and Maliha Export-Import Company, focusing on growth, global competition, and technological adaptation in Bangladesh’s textile sector. An HR summit followed, where top HR executives from Dekko ISHO Group, Apillion Group, Urmi Group, and Babylon Group stressed strengthening academia-industry ties and addressing skill gaps. Later in the afternoon, Inditex Zara hosted “The Professional Edge” session on soft skills, teamwork, interview preparation, and workplace adaptability.

The day-long program concluded with a closing ceremony in the evening, attended by Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Engr. Md. Julhas Uddin as the chief guest. Special guests included ITET convener Engr. Ehsanul Karim Kaiser, Textile Engineering Division chairman Engr. Mohiuddin Ahmed Selim, Masco Group executive director Mahbub Milton, and Knit Empire Ltd. managing director Engr. Md. Enayet Hossain.

In his remarks, the Vice-Chancellor said, “BUTEX graduates are bright and competent. We plan to establish a job center at the university to provide greater career support. Such events should be held regularly every year.”

Nazmus Sakib, president of BUTEX Career Club, said, “We are delighted to organize a career fair after six years. Alongside jobs, we focused on students’ career development through panel discussions and the HR summit.” General Secretary F.M. Sajjad added that the event was the result of six months of preparation.

With enthusiastic student participation, positive responses from companies, and a renewed call for stronger industry-academia collaboration, the ITET–BUTEX Career Fair 2025 opened new possibilities for Bangladesh’s textile sector.