BUFT national cultural fest showcases youth creativity
Twelve Clothing Presents BUFT National Cultural Fest 2026 took place on 4 January 2026, organised by the Cultural Club of BGMEA University of Fashion and Technology.
The day-long festival provided a vibrant platform for youth creativity, inter-university cultural exchange, and campus culture.
One of the key highlights of the programme was the inter-university cultural competition, which featured participation from 12 selected universities from across the country. A total of 18 awards were presented across six categories: music, dance, drama, fine arts, creative writing, and recitation. The champions were American International University–Bangladesh in music and recitation; Jashore University of Science and Technology in dance; the University of Dhaka in drama and creative writing; and Shanto Mariam University of Creative Technology in fine arts.
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A wide range of performances took place at the university's open stage, including music, drama, poetry recitation, creative writing, fine arts presentations, and hip-hop performances. Special attractions of the festival included a fashion runway show, themed stalls, and flash mobs, reflecting BUFT's identity in fashion and creative expression.
The audience was further energised by a live performance by the popular band Highway.
At the closing and prize-giving ceremony, Faruque Hassan, Chairman of the university's Board of Trustees, attended as chief guest. Special guests included Professor Dr Engr Ayub Nabi Khan, Acting Vice-Chancellor of BUFT, and film actor Shatabdi Wadud.
The event was sponsored by Twelve Clothing, Sayor Restaurant, Essential Buy Sell, and Doel OTT. Event partners included Mbrella, Styleway BD, Focus Cam, and Promises Medical Limited.
