The Bangladesh University of Textiles (BUTEX) hosted ‘Texverse 2.0’, an inter-university textile innovation and research competition, on Friday (October 30). Organised by the BUTEX Science Club, the day-long event brought together students from more than 25 public and private universities and textile colleges across Bangladesh.
The competition featured eight categories: Mathematics Olympiad, Treasure Hunt, Quizard, Poster Presentation, Case Competition, AI-based Video Creation, Essay Writing and Project Exhibition. The event aimed to promote students’ creativity, analytical abilities, technical knowledge and research-oriented thinking.
BUTEX Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Md. Julhas Uddin attended the event as the chief guest, while Engineer Md. Saidur Rahman Said, Vice-Chairman of the Textile Engineering Division of the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB), was present as the special guest.
Among the major results, Team Catalyst from BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT) secured first place in the Case Competition, while Team The Braincell from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) won the AI-based Video Creation category. In the Project Exhibition, Team HAB from BUTEX secured first place.
Other winners included Team Thrive from BUTEX in Poster Presentation, Team Incognita from BUTEX in Treasure Hunt, Team Attack on Quizard from BUTEX in Quizard, and Anjum Abdullah Tahha from BUTEX in Essay Writing.
During the programme, the club also unveiled the second annual edition of its magazine, Kingkol 2.0.
Speaking at the event, the Vice-Chancellor encouraged BUTEX students to focus on fundamental research and innovation across disciplines, including physics, chemistry, mathematics, environmental science, waste management and sustainability. He also emphasised exploring new fibres and product development beyond conventional yarns and fabrics.
Engineer Md. Saidur Rahman Said highlighted the potential of AI and modern technologies to reduce production costs and improve efficiency and industrial capabilities in the textile sector.
The competition concluded with the distribution of prize money, crests and certificates among the winners and runners-up.
