BGMEA University of Fashion and Technology (BUFT) and the News Broadcasters’ Alliance Society of Bangladesh (NBA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on November 25 2025 at BUFT’s Nishatnagar campus, establishing a partnership aimed at expanding educational and professional development opportunities for Bangladesh’s news broadcasting community.
Under the MoU, BUFT will offer NBA members and their immediate family members a 10% additional tuition fee scholarship on all programs, along with a 50% admission fee waiver, supporting higher education and skill enhancement for media professionals.
BUFT Chairman Mr. Faruque Hassan described the collaboration as a commitment to empowering those who serve society through journalism. NBA Chief Adviser Mr. Zabed Karder hailed the agreement as a meaningful step toward improving educational access and strengthening professional competencies within the broadcasting sector.
The MoU also covers cooperation in public relations and media engagement. It will remain valid for two years, with the possibility of renewal. The signing ceremony was witnessed by Prof Dr Engr. Ayub Nabi Khan, Acting Vice Chancellor of BUFT; Mohammad Imtiaj, Director, Department of Public Relations, BUFT; Raisul Hoque Chowdhury, General Secretary of NBA; and Atiqur Rahman Atik, Health and Social Welfare Secretary.
