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Dr. 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…
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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 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…
Read MoreDr. Mohammad B. Rana meeting with the Ambassador of Denmark to Bangladesh to discuss the progress and policy implications of the CREATE project on inclusive circular apparel value chains.
CREATE Project leader Dr. Mohammad B. Rana met with the Ambassador of Denmark to Bangladesh on February 18, 2025, to brief him on the progress of the CREATE project, share key research findings, and discuss plans for a high-level stakeholder meeting aimed at disseminating knowledge on inclusive circular value chains in the apparel industry. The…
Read MorePresentation of CREATE Research Findings at the Chinese Academy of Sciences National Congress 2023 in Beijing, China
In 2023, Dr. Mohammad B. Rana, leader of the CREATE project, presented the project’s research findings at the national congress of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) in Beijing. His presentation focused on the challenges and future prospects of circular economy transition within global apparel value chains. Dr. Rana was invited by the Institutes of…
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