The Society of Dyers and Colourists (SDC) has officially constituted its Bangladesh Region Board, aiming to strengthen knowledge exchange and professional growth in the country’s dyeing and colouring sector.
The virtual meeting was attended by Clare Moore, Marketing Manager, SDC UK, and Yogesh Gaikwad, Director, SDC International (UK). Key discussions revolved around expanding membership in Bangladesh and increasing the society’s engagement with the local textile industry.
The newly formed board includes:
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Chairman: Prof. Dr. Engr. Ayub Nabi Khan, Acting Vice-Chancellor, BUFT
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Secretary: Dr. Mohammad Tajul Islam, Associate Professor, AUST
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Treasurer: Afsana Ferdousi, SDC International Design Competition Coordinator & Bronze Medallist
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Chief Adviser: Md. Amanur Rahman, MD, Dysin Group
Board Members:
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Prof. Dr. Engr. Mohammed Rubaiyat Chowdhury, Dean, FAS, BUFT
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Abdullah Al Mahmud, GM-Marketing, Dysin Group
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Sarmily Sarker, Head of Fashion Studies, BUFT
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Md. Abdullahil Mahmud, GM-QA, A&E Bangladesh Ltd
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Md. Fakhrul Islam, CCOL ASDC (UK Nominee)
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Ms. Muna Naida Sheikh, Design Manager, FCI (BD) Ltd
Md. Amanur Rahman underscored the board’s commitment to community knowledge-sharing. Chairman Prof. Ayub Nabi Khan expressed gratitude and emphasized the board’s vision of building a dynamic and collaborative ecosystem for the dyeing and textile colouration industry in Bangladesh.

