The day-long “Textile Olympiad 2.0”, organized by Career Club BTEC, was held on August 23, 2025, at the auditorium of Barishal Textile Engineering College. With the sponsorship of Denim Solution Ltd., the event took place from 9 AM to 6 PM with a variety of programs.

The event was presided over by Engr. Md. Abdul Kader Bepari, Principal of Barishal Textile Engineering College. The Chief Guest was Engr. Md. Mehedi Hasan, Founding President (BGWTF) and General Manager, Sterling Laundry Ltd. Special Guests included Mr. S. M. Sohel Rana, Managing Director, Denim Solutions Ltd., and Engr. Fokhruzzaman, CTO, Knit Concern Ltd. Several other distinguished figures from industry and academia also joined as session guests.

Competitions and Awards

The day-long event featured a Quiz Competition and a Business Case Study Competition. In the Quiz Competition, the top 10 participants received crests and certificates. Additionally, the Textile Engineers Association (TEA) announced that these 10 students will get the opportunity to attend industry visits in renowned textile industries across the country.

In the Business Case Study Competition, among the top five teams, three teams were awarded a total of 22,000 BDT along with certificates and money cards:

Champion: Team Brainics – 10,000 BDT

1st Runners-up: Team Warp – 7,000 BDT

2nd Runners-up: Team Problems and Solution – 5,000 BDT

Gifts and Hospitality

All participants were given T-shirts, pens, notebooks, and bags as souvenirs. For students’ convenience, lunch and snacks were also arranged.

Sponsors

The sponsors who contributed to the success of this grand event were:

1. Denim Solution Ltd.
2. Knit Concern Group
3. RNT BD Ltd.
4. Textile Engineers Association (TEA)
5. bdapps
6. ASA
7. AIFT

Collaborations

The event was supported in collaboration with:

1. Lightbox
2. BTEC Radio
3. Textile Today
4. Textile Focus
5. Textile Times
6. Tex Times
7. Somokal
8. Skill Catalyse
9. Textile & Apparel Merchandising Blog
10. GTEC Career Club
11. 11. PSTU Career Club
12. Barishal University Business Club
13. VBD
14. Joblectic

Career Club BTEC stated that the main objective of this event was to enhance students’ competitive mindset, industry readiness, and innovative thinking in the textile sector. With the lively participation of students, teachers, and industry leaders, “Textile Olympiad 2.0” turned into a successful and memorable event.

Reporter,

Sagar Bepary

Director, Creative Affairs Wing Career Club BTEC – CCB