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Short Note on the Seminar on Accelerating Circular Transition in Bangladesh’s Textile Industry
On May 6, 2026, Prof. Dr. Imranul Hoque and Prof. Dr. S.M. Shafiul Alam participated in a high-level seminar titled “Accelerating Circular Transition in Bangladesh’s Textile Industry: Insights from SWITCH2CE Pilots” jointly organized by the Ministry of Commerce of the Government of Bangladesh and the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) at the Inter-Continental Hotel Dhaka. Honorable…
Read MoreDr. Fahmida Mostafiz meeting with representatives from BESTSELLER on 29.04.2026 to discuss responsible sourcing and sustainability compliance in global apparel value chains.
The visit was conducted by Dr. Fahmida Mostafiz, Researcher, CREATE Project, as part of the project’s ongoing industry engagement activities. During the meeting held on 29 April 2026, discussions were conducted with Dewan Muhammad Nurul Islam, Chemical & Environment Manager – Responsible Sourcing at BESTSELLER. The discussion focused on responsible sourcing practices, chemical and environmental…
Read MoreDr. Fahmida Mostafiz meeting with representatives from TEAM Group to explore sustainability transitions and responsible business practices.
The visit was conducted by Dr. Fahmida Mostafiz, Researcher, CREATE Project, as part of the project’s ongoing industry engagement activities. During the visit, the research team met with Mohammad Monower Hossain, Head of Sustainability at TEAM Group. During the meeting held on 05 April 2026, discussion explored environmental compliance, sustainable production practices, buyer requirements, and…
Read MoreCREATE researchers and PhD students attending the EIBA conference in Athence 2025
Professor Olav speaking at the PhD course at AUST
PhD Researcher of CREATE Project Attends Global Fashion Summit 2026 in Copenhagen
Image credit: Global Fashion Agenda. Source: Global Fashion Summit Media Bank. A PhD researcher, Md. Faik Hamza Faruqui, from CREATE Project attended Global Fashion Summit: Copenhagen Edition 2026, organized by Global Fashion Agenda, as a participant following current international discussions on circular fashion, sustainability transitions, and value-chain transformation. The Summit took place from 5–7 May…
Read MoreDr. Mohammad B. Rana delivering a keynote speech at the National Economics University in Hanoi on circular economy transition challenges and opportunities in the apparel industry.
Dr. Mohammad B. Rana was invited to deliver a keynote speech at a seminar hosted by the National Economics University in Hanoi on November 25, 2025. His presentation focused on the challenges, opportunities, and emerging dynamics associated with the circular economy transition in the apparel industry. The seminar also provided valuable opportunities for knowledge exchange…
Read MoreDr. Mohammad B. Rana receiving the Best Paper Award at the European International Business Academy (EIBA) Conference 2025 in Athens for research on multinational enterprises’ strategies for sustainable supplier upgrading.
Dr. Mohammad B. Rana received the Best Paper Award at the European International Business Academy (EIBA) Conference 2025 held in Athens. The award was presented by the Global Strategy Journal, one of the world’s leading journals in international business strategy. The awarded paper examined multinational enterprises’ strategies for sustainable supplier upgrading and was developed as…
Read MoreDr. Mohammad B. Rana attended a workshop at the University of Southern Denmark
Mohammad B. Rana attended a workshop at the University of Southern Denmark, where he shared key research findings from the CREATE project with academics and stakeholders and learned about how to integrate international entrepreneurship with circular economy transition. The workshop provided an opportunity to exchange knowledge and discuss sustainability, circularity, and inclusive transformation within global…
Read MoreDr. Mohammad B. Rana and Dr. Imranul Hoque meeting with the Vice Chancellor of the University of Dhaka to discuss the progress of the CREATE project and future stakeholder engagement activities
CREATE Project leader Dr. Mohammad B. Rana met with the Vice Chancellor of the University of Dhaka, a partner institution of the CREATE project, to discuss the overall progress of the project and explore plans for a joint stakeholder meeting aimed at disseminating the project’s research findings and policy recommendations. The meeting focused on strengthening…
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