CRISAT Successfully Hosts Inaugural Webinar on Textile Higher Education and DAAD Scholarships

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Share The Centre for Research and Innovation in Science, Arts & Technology (CRISAT) successfully hosted the first session of its R&I Webinar Series on Saturday, 19 July 2025, attracting enthusiastic participation from students and early-career researchers across Bangladesh and beyond. The webinar, titled “Textile Higher Education and DAAD Scholarship in Germany” was moderated by Dr. Abu Sadat M. Sayem, representing CRISAT, who guided a lively and informative discussion on academic application strategies, research environments in Europe, and tips for successfully navigating the DAAD scholarship process.  The following panellists – Dr. Gaffar Hossain from V-Trion GmbH, Austria; Dr.-Ing. Mahmud Hossain from TU Dresden, Germany and Mr. Adnan Maroof Khan from TU Dresden, Germany joined as resource persons and offered timely and practical insights into pursuing higher education in Germany with the support of the DAAD Scholarship. The event offered a unique platform for participants to interact directly with international experts, ask questions, and gain clarity on educational pathways abroad, especially within the textile and fashion domains. The key highlights for the event are:

• Overview of the German higher education landscape in textile engineering
• First-hand accounts of life and study at TU Dresden
• Detailed breakdown of DAAD scholarship criteria and application tips
• Networking opportunities for aspiring international students The webinar was well-attended by undergraduate and graduate students, academic club members, and early-stage researchers, reaffirming the growing interest in international academic opportunities. This successful launch of the CRISAT R&I Webinar Series sets a strong precedent for future sessions, reaffirming CRISAT’s commitment to connecting local talent with global academic opportunities. Further information about CRISAT and the webinars can be found at . Next article #

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