Raihan Khandker
College of Family and Consumer Sciences
Graduate Research Assistant
Raihan Khandker is an incoming M.S. student in Textiles, Merchandising and Interiors at the University of Georgia, with professional experience in apparel merchandising, sourcing, and international textile production.
Dawson Hall
305 Sanford Dr.
Athens, GA 30602
Education
| Degree | Field of Study | Institution | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Business Administration | Marketing | University of Dhaka | 2017 |
| Master of Business Administration | Marketing | University of Dhaka | 2018 |
| Post Graduate Diploma | Garment Business | Institute of Business Administration, University of Dhaka | 2023 |
Research
Raihan’s research interests include fashion merchandising, global apparel supply chains, textile and apparel sourcing, materials management, international production, and consumer/retail behavior.
Prior Professional Positions
| Organization | Title | Years of Service |
|---|---|---|
| Idkids Hong Kong Ltd. / Okaidi — Global Sourcing | Industrial Leader & Materials Capacity Planner | June 2024 – July 2025 |
| Fast Retailing / UNIQLO | Senior Production Merchandiser & Material Developer | April 2018 – May 2024 |
| ACI Pure Ltd | Brand Executive | January 2017 – July 2017 |
| Kantar Research Bangladesh Pvt. Ltd. | Qualitative Research Associate | January 2014 – December 2016 |
Areas of Expertise
- Fashion merchandising
- Textile and apparel sourcing
- Global apparel production
- Materials management
- International textile and apparel business
- Fashion retailing
- Consumer research
- Marketing
Raihan Khandker is an M.S. student and Graduate Research Assistant in the Department of Textiles, Merchandising, and Interiors at the University of Georgia. His academic and professional interests focus on fashion merchandising, global apparel production, sourcing, materials management, and the international textile and apparel business. Before joining UGA, he gained professional experience in the apparel, retail, and consumer research sectors, including roles with IDKIDS Hong Kong Ltd., Fast Retailing/UNIQLO, ACI Pure Ltd., and Kantar Research Bangladesh.