Dipu Siddiqui, Dhaka : In a significant move to align academic learning with industry standards, the Department of Business Administration at the Royal University of Dhaka (RUD) recently conducted a comprehensive industrial tour at the facilities of ROMO Group.
The visit provided a rare “behind-the-scenes” look at the complexities of large-scale industrial operations, allowing students to step out of the lecture hall and into a high-functioning corporate environment.
First-Hand Exposure to Industrial Excellence
During the tour, students observed the intricate layers of ROMO Group’s operational workflow. The experience focused on four critical pillars of the business: Production Systems: Observing the lifecycle of a product from raw material to finished goods.Quality Control: Understanding the rigorous testing standards required to remain competitive.Management Structure: Learning how various Departments coordinate to meet organizational goals.Supply Chain & Logistics: Analyzing how the company navigates the challenges of the modern market.
Learning from the Leaders
The tour was highlighted by an interactive session with the top leadership of ROMO Group. Mr. Mohammad Mohsin, CIP, Chairman of ROMO Group, personally met with the delegation, offering inspiring words regarding the future of Bangladeshi industry and the importance of professional resilience.
Key insights were also shared by Mr. Amin Rahman, Executive Director (Factory), who detailed the technicalities of factory management,Mr. Mohive Ullah, Executive Director (SCM & Production), who discussed the importance of efficient supply chain strategies,Mr. Zamir Uddin Mishir, Head of HR, who provided a roadmap for students on the soft skills and cultural fit required in today’s corporate world.
Strengthening Academic-Industry Ties
Faculty members from the Royal University emphasized that such initiatives are vital for “bridging the gap” between theoretical frameworks and practical application. By witnessing the challenges of a competitive market firsthand, students are better equipped to transition into their future careers.
The university expressed its deep gratitude to the ROMO Group management for their warm hospitality and for providing a platform that enhances the professional skill sets of the next generation of business leaders.
The industrial tour was organized under the leadership of Associate Professor Murad Hassan, Chairperson of the Department of Business Administration. He was accompanied by a distinguished group of faculty members, including:
Assistant Professor Amina Khatun, lecturer Swapan Miah, lecturer Arif Hossain of BBA Department, Shamima Siddika, Lecturer of Department of Library and Information Science, lecturer Abrar Ahmed and lecturer Afrin Akhtar Mim from CSE Department.
Teachers and students from various departments also actively participated in the tour, fostering a multidisciplinary learning environment that encouraged the exchange of ideas across different fields of study.