LMW Global FZE, a leading Textile Spinning Machinery Manufacturer, has instituted the prestigious annual award, “Abdul Matin Chowdhury Award”, to honour and recognize the dedication and remarkable role played by Mr A. Matin Chowdhury for his contribution towards the growth of Textile Industry in the country and for positioning LMW products & services as a leading technology provider in the Bangladesh market.
This yearly award is being presented to the top performing textile graduates at Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST), Dhaka. The first prestigious A. Matin Chowdhury Award Ceremony was held at the university premises on 9th Dec 2024 brought together the leaders from the textile industry, academia, and students to celebrate the event and to discuss the future of textiles.
The ceremony opened with keynote address by Ramanadane C., CEO of LMW Global FZE, Dubai, UAE on the journey of LMW in Bangladesh market and the contribution of Mr. Matin Chowdhury in putting LMW products and technology at leadership position. The company’s commitment to continue to play such stronger position role through high technology products and after sales services was emphasized.
Mr. Matin Chowdhury in his inspiring speech to the student community and industry leaders recalled the growth journey of Textiles in the country, how the challenges faced were converted into opportunities and on the leadership role to be played by the outgoing graduates in sustaining this growth to take the industry to the next level. He emphasized that “The future of textiles would be man-made fibers and hence to remain competitive and environmentally responsible, one has to embrace this shift”.
Mr. Shawkat Aziz Russel, President – BTMA shared updates on innovative projects, including the establishment of a second plant for producing synthetic fibers from PET bottles. He pointed out the pressing need for skilled manpower in the field, recommending that AUST establish a dedicated department for man-made fibers to train future experts. Besides, he also revealed plans to secure research funding to advance synthetic fiber technology.
Prof. Dr. Md. Ashraful Hoque (Vice Chancellor – AUST), Prof. Dr. Mohammed Mahbubur Rahman (Pro Vice Chancellor – AUST), Prof. Dr. Sharmin Reza Chowdhury (Treasurer – AUST), Engr. Emdadul Haque (HOD – Textile Engineering Dept – AUST), thanked LMW Global FZE for sponsoring such award to encourage the students and to strengthen the bond between academia and industry.
The event concluded by honoring Mr. Md. Raihanul Islam and Ms. Maliha Akter Mitu, final year students from the Yarn Engineering Stream with the award for their exceptional academic achievements.
The A. Matin Chowdhury Award will continue to recognize four outstanding final-year students from AUST’s textile department each year.
This award ceremony served as a crucial platform for fostering collaboration between academia and industry, sparking meaningful discussions on sustainability, technological innovation, and the expanding role of man-made fibers in the future of textiles.
Honoring the Dignitaries,
