On 20 July 2026: BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT), through its BUFT Games & Sports Club (BGSC) and hosted by BUPY, successfully organized the Prize Giving Ceremony for the Intra-University Swimming Competition and Inter-Department Futsal Tournament 2026 at the BUFT Multipurpose Hall on Monday.
The program commenced with the National Anthem, followed by a welcome address from Prof. Dr. Md. Waliul Alam, Director of Students' Welfare, who highlighted the importance of sports in promoting leadership, discipline, teamwork, and a healthy campus culture.
Prof. Dr. Engr. Ayub Nabi Khan, Vice Chancellor (Designate), BUFT, emphasized the university's commitment to fostering both academic excellence and holistic student development through extracurricular and sporting activities.
Delivering a special address, Dr. Nazneen Akhter, Founder and Managing Director of VAALO avant-garde Ltd. and Adjunct Faculty at North South University and Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP), emphasized that sports play a vital role in shaping future leaders by building resilience, confidence, teamwork, and ethical values. She encouraged students to embrace sports as an integral part of their personal and professional development, highlighting that true education extends beyond the classroom.
The ceremony was further enriched by inspiring speeches from distinguished guests. Prof. Dr. Anupam Hossain, Public Health and Communication Specialist, encouraged students to embrace sports as a pathway to physical and mental well-being. Former Bangladesh National Football Team Captains Imtiaz Sultan Johnny and Syed Rumman Bin Wali Sabbir shared their experiences, motivating students to pursue excellence with dedication, discipline, and perseverance.
The Chief Guest, Mr. Faruque Hassan, Hon'ble Chairman of the Board of Trustees, BUFT, congratulated all participating students and winners for their outstanding performances. He reaffirmed BUFT's commitment to nurturing young talent by creating opportunities that promote sportsmanship, leadership, and personal growth alongside academic achievement.
The highlight of the event was the Prize Giving Ceremony, where champions, runners-up, and outstanding performers of both the swimming competition and futsal tournament received trophies, medals, and certificates in recognition of their achievements. The ceremony concluded with the presentation of potted plants to the special guests as tokens of appreciation, followed by a vote of thanks delivered by Prof. Md. Alamgir Hossain, PhD, Pro-Vice Chancellor (Acting) and Treasurer, BUFT.
The event concluded with a group photo session, celebrating the success of the competitions and reinforcing BUFT's dedication to building a vibrant, active, and inclusive university community through sports.
