Feature

Rajat Bhattacharya

The birth of PEARL FASHION INSTITUTE (PFI) in Bangladesh in 2006 heralded a new era in the arena of professional education to train managerial manpower for the burgeoning garment industry. As part of its commitment to the economy and welfare of Bangladesh and belief in the potential and future of the apparel export industry of this country, its our endeavour and belief that our trained students will over a period be able to replace the high caliber expatriates from different countries. This will not only create a niche and future for the local talent but also eventually contribute in saving a lot of foreign exchange for Bangladesh, create a loyal workforce and take over the onus of providing dynamic managers, qualified in every technical aspect to bring the Bangladesh apparel industry onto a global platform.

PFI has the intellectual expertise to train professionals at all levels to enhance the apparel evolution in Bangladesh garment industry .We are confident that with the foundations of our professionally trained faculty along with their rich industry experience we will be able to deliver high caliber students to the industry.

PFI is also the only garment related institution in Dhaka, which is affiliated to the world famous Nottingham Trent University of UK and offering credit transfers for higher studies in the RMG sector.

As is our vision PFI 's core purpose is to provide education and service for the development of society. We are committed to excellence, innovation, customer satisfaction and development thru self and shared efforts. No wonder we are confident of our motto Career Assured Future Ensured!

We too share the vision that our protégés will fulfill the dream of a nation and earn the Green Gold ($ $ $) for our “Sonar Bangla."

Friendship Day TSC dedicates it for flood victims

Tazmia Islam Nion

To observe 'International Friendship Day' Teachers Students Centre (TSC) of Dhaka University (DU) authorities held a daylong cultural programme in association with Dhaka University Alumni Association (DUAA). Even in the funfair the participants and organisers did not forget the flood victims of the country.

TSC authorities declared that they will contribute one day' salary of all the employees of the centre to the relief fund of the vice- chancellor of the university.

Seba and Charun Shilpa Gosti raised fund from the participants for the flood victims. 'Badhan' a social welfare organisation, held a blood donation programme.

The celebration began in the morning with band songs. The daylong celebration included friendly debate, cultural show and poem recitation. A number of guest artistes performed in the programme.

DU Vice Chancellor professor SMA Faiz inaugurated the programme while Pro-vice chancellor AFM Yousuf inaugurate the debate session. The cultural session was inaugurated by treasurer professor Syed Abul Kalam Azad. Beside the teachers, students, alumni and employees officials of Bangladesh Army, BDR, Police, foreign missions to Bangladesh, members of National press club and journalists participated in the programme to celebrate friendship day. TSC authorities declared that no cultural programme will take place till the country gets rid of this devastating flood.

Dhaka University Journalist Association and satellite television channel Boishakhi was the media partner of the programme.

The tradition of dedicating a day in honor of friends began in US in 1935. Traditionally 'Friendship Day' is celebrated on the first Sunday of August every year.

President of the Dhaka University Alumni Association and former adviser of the caretaker government, Syed Manjur Elahi give the concluding speech.