The genesis of the Textile Engineering Alumni Association (TEAA), MBSTU, can be traced back to a historic get-together of former students held on May 2, 2014, at Fire on Ice Restaurant, Uttara, Dhaka. This seminal gathering brought together alumni from multiple graduating batches, including Subrata Chandra Das, Md. Shafayet Arefin, Md. Abu Jamir Alo, Md. Arafat Idris, Md. Baqui Billah, Md. Sohrab Hossain, Sudipta Bain, and ATM Golam Mawla from the 1st batch; Amit Sarker, Md. Eanamul Haque Nizam, and Md. Sohan Parvez from the 2nd batch; and Habibur Rahman from the 3rd batch.

During this meeting, the participants collectively recognized the long-standing need for a formal platform to unite alumni and foster professional and institutional engagement. Consequently, they unanimously resolved to initiate the formation of an alumni association. A “Convening Committee” was thus proposed, appointing Subrata Chandra Das (1st batch) appointed as Convenor and Md. Eanamul Haque Nizam (2nd batch) as Member Secretary. In pursuit of formal recognition, an official application was subsequently submitted to the Department of Textile Engineering, MBSTU, seeking approval to commence the establishment process. Although no immediate response was received, this initiative marked the first structured and organized effort toward building an alumni network for the department.

Following the successful 1st Reunion in 2017, the urgency and importance of establishing a formal alumni association became even more apparent among former students. This renewed enthusiasm culminated in the formation of another Convening Committee during the event titled "Grand Iftar Party 2017 & Discussion on Textile Engineering Alumni Association", held in Uttara, Dhaka. Notably, this was the first-ever Iftar gathering organized by former students of the department, it drew the participation of nearly 70 alumni and former students, reflecting overwhelming support for the initiative. Athis this gathering, Subrata Chandra Das (1st batch) was appointed as Convenor, while Amit Sarker (2nd batch) assumed the role of Member Secretary. The committee thereafter worked diligently toward the formal establishment of the Textile Engineering Alumni Association (TEAA), MBSTU, alongside with drafting of its “Constitution”.

Photo: The "Convening Committee" for the establishment of TEAA, MBSTU was formed in 2017 at Uttara, Dhaka, laying the foundation for the structured development of the association

Photo: Meeting of the "Convening Committee" at (a) Uttara, Dhaka, and (b) MBSTU, Tangail.

In the following year, during the 2nd Iftar Party 2018, held on June 1, 2018, in Uttara, Dhaka, the Textile Engineering Alumni Association (TEAA), MBSTU was officially inaugurated by the Honorable Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Dr. Md. Alauddin. On this distinguished occasion, the founding (first) Executive Committee of TEAA was formally announced by the Chairman of the Department of Textile Engineering, Prof. Dr. Md. Iqbal Mahmud. The event was further graced by the presence of several eminent university officials, including the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Prof. Dr. Md. Shahin Uddin; former Chairman of the Department & Associate Professors Md. Abu Bakar Siddiquee and Md. Abdullah Al Mamun; and the Deputy Registrar (Admin), Md. Harun Ar Rashid.

The founding (1st) Executive Committee was led by Subrata Chandra Das (1st batch) as President and Amit Sarker (2nd batch) as General Secretary. The committee comprised a diverse and dedicated group of members, including Vice Presidents - Md. Shafayet Arefin & Md. Mirazur Rahman (1st batch) and Md. Daluar Hosen (2nd batch); Treasurer - Mahbubur Rahman (2nd batch); Organizing Secretary - Md. Sharifur Rahman Rakesh (3rd batch); International Affairs Secretary - Md. Arafat Idris (1st batch); Press, Media & Publications Secretary - Md. Reaz Uddin Repon (2nd batch); Education & Research Secretary – A.K.M Ayatullah Hosne Asif (3rd batch); Social Welfare Secretary – Fahad Intakhab (4th batch); Cultural, Games & Sports Secretary – Kishore Bhowmick (6th batch); Women Affairs Secretary – Tonoya Shahid (6th batch); and Office Secretary – Ruhul Amin (4th batch).

The first general meeting of the Executive Committee was held on July 13, 2018, at the Department of Textile Engineering, MBSTU, Santosh, Tangail-1902. The meeting was presided over by Subrata Chandra Das, the founding (1st) President of TEAA, with Amit Sarker, the founding (1st) General Secretary, serving as the meeting secretary.

Thus, the Textile Engineering Alumni Association (TEAA), MBSTU, formally embarked on its journey – marking the beginning of a new chapter in alumni engagement, professional networking, and collective contribution toward the sustained growth and advancement of the department and its graduates.