Founder Profile
Md Rabby Bapari — Founder of WOLFION
Md Rabby Bapari is a textile engineer, fashion designer and entrepreneur, and the Founder of WOLFION, an Australian fashion and textile brand.
Background
His background combines textile engineering, fashion design, manufacturing and entrepreneurship, beginning with textile engineering in Bangladesh and fashion studies in China and Australia.
Work
His work focuses on fashion, textiles, product development and manufacturing, blending engineering precision with creative direction.
Academic foundation
In 2012, Rabby secured 1st position in Class 10 and achieved an A+ in the SSC board examination in Bangladesh.
Choosing textile engineering
In 2014, Rabby secured admission to Dhaka Government Polytechnic Institute in Civil Engineering, competing among approximately 52,000 candidates. At the same time, he earned a place to study Textile Engineering at Barisal Textile Engineering College. He ultimately chose Textile Engineering and continued his studies in that field.
Social advocacy
Fearless beyond fashion
Beyond fashion and entrepreneurship, Rabby has also used his influence for social advocacy. During the 2024 Bangladesh student uprising, he used his digital platforms to amplify student voices, raise awareness, share key developments, and support calls for reform, justice, and accountability.
Leadership and achievement
1st place in East Java
In 2024, under his leadership, Rabby and his team secured 1st place while representing Curtin University in the WAEJUC East Java Exploration program in Indonesia, involving students from Western Australian universities including Curtin University, Edith Cowan University, UWA, Murdoch University and the University of Notre Dame Australia.
Education journey
A full scholarship to study in China
In 2018, Rabby received a full scholarship to study at Chengdu Textile College (CDTC) in China, now known as Chengdu Qinggong Polytechnic University.
Education journey
Full scholarship in Beijing
In 2021, Rabby secured admission to the Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology and was awarded a full scholarship to continue his studies there.
Education journey
Curtin University in Australia
In 2023, Rabby was admitted to Curtin University in Australia with a 25% scholarship and received credit for four units based on his previous studies and experience.