City University’s Department of Textile Engineering Signs MoU with Ha-Meem Group to Strengthen University-Industry Collaboration

From the report

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Department of Textile Engineering of City University and Ha-Meem Group was signed during the visit to its head office in the Tejgaon Industrial Area in Dhaka. The signing of the MoU took place during the visit led by Dr. A K M Saiful Islam (Head of the Department of Textile Engineering), accompanied by Md. Arifuzzaman (Associate Professor) and Md. Ashnaim Bari (Assistant Professor) on October 27th, 2026. On behalf of Ha-Meem Group, the signing ceremony was attended by Abdullah Al Helal Sarker (Assistant General Manager, Human Resources), Parvez Ahmed (Senior Manager, Human Resources), and Touhedul Islam (Assistant Manager, Human Resources).

The purpose of this MoU is to establish a framework for academic–industry collaboration between the Department of Textile Engineering, City University and Ha-Meem Group to enhance practical learning, industrial exposure, professional development, research collaboration, and knowledge exchange in the field of textile engineering and related disciplines.

Ha-Meem Group stands as one of the leading conglomerates and key players in Bangladesh’s global apparel supply chain. Through this partnership, students will gain comprehensive industrial exposure, structured internship pathways, technical training, joint research opportunities, and direct employment linkages. This bridge between academic curriculum and operational reality aims to address prevailing skill gaps at a pivotal time, as the ready-made garment (RMG) sector undergoes rapid technological innovation, automation, sustainability, and AI-driven transformation.