Nusrat Jahan Nipa stands as a symbol of resilience, vision, and innovation in the global fashion research and development arena. As the CEO of Heritage Research and Professional Institute, she leads with an unwavering dedication to preserving cultural heritage, empowering artisan communities, and promoting sustainable and ethical fashion practices.

Born and raised in a conservative family in Khulna, Bangladesh, Nusrat defied societal norms to pursue her lifelong passion for fashion. From an early age, she was mesmerized by the textures, colors, and designs of fabric. Despite initial resistance, her determination enabled her to forge a distinctive path in fashion, academia and research.

Ph.D. research: With the China and Malaysia Education Research Team, focusing on Socioeconomic development for Asian Handloom weavers. She is actively contributing to research-based education modules tailored to the Asian perspective.

Master’s Degree: Fashion Theory & Practice (Research-Based), Zhejiang Sei-Tech University, China | Graduated in 2022

Bachelor’s Degree: Fashion Merchandising, Uttara University, Bangladesh | Graduated in 2019

Higher Secondary Certificate: Business Studies, Bangladesh Noubahini College, Khulna | 2013

Secondary School Certificate: Business Studies, Rotary School, Khulna | 2011

• CEO, Heritage Research and Professional Institute
• Professor, Zhejing University, China.
• Consultant, Osaka Organization for Mini Garments Project in Pabna, Bangladesh (World Bank-funded rural development initiative)
• Faculty Member at Shanto-Mariam University of Creative Technology.
• Former Faculty Member of Uttara University, Fashion Design Department
• Former fashion Researcher of Mondol Group by Mbrella Lifestyle Brand (Home decor and upcycling product development department)

• Speaker & Researcher,Research and innovation conference for Textile industry-2025 held in La Meridian, Bangladesh.
• Fashion for working women conference 2025 at Netherlands Embassy Cultural center, Bangladesh.
• Indigenous Craft and Textile conference at Malaysia Raffles university (2024)
• Handloom Artist Conference, Visva Bharati University, India (2023)
• Handloom Daughter Program, JDPC, Bangladesh Textile Ministry (2022)
• Ethical Fashion Development Conference, China Academy of Art (2019)
• Developing Handloom in Bangladesh, JDPC & Bangladesh Handloom Board

Training:

• Sustainable development Training 5 days at Malaysia raffles university 2024
• WGSN Research Training (6 months), China
• Upcycling Product Development, Impact Hub, China (3 months)

Workshops:

• History of Sharee workshop (5 days) organized by Japan and Korea Language and Culture center, 2025.
• Historical literature and poetry character costume design and future heritage costume preservation program at Chayanot Milonayoton(organized by herself and Shanto-Mariam University of Creative Technology)
• Sustainable Mini Garments Project, Pabna (Osaka Organization)
• Research Development & Student Feedback, Visva Bharati University, India
• Sustainable Loom Development, EMK Canter (American Embassy)
• Upcycling Product Development, Impact Hub