BUBT holds freshers’ reception for Summer 2026 semester

Bangladesh University of Business and Technology on Thursday organised a freshers’ reception programme for students admitted to the Summer 2026 semester.

The three-phase programme began at 10am and concluded at 6pm.

UGC member Professor Dr Mohammad Anwar Hossain attended the programme as the chief guest.

Addressing the freshers, he said university education is not only about earning a degree, but also about building character, patriotism and human values.

“Today marks the beginning of a new chapter in your lives. I hope you will engage yourselves not only in academic studies but also in research and innovation. Your role will be crucial in transforming Bangladesh into a knowledge-based society,” he said.

BUBT Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr ABM Shawkat Ali presided over the programme. .

Welcoming the students, he said BUBT remains committed to combining academic excellence with technology and innovation to develop students as global citizens.

He added that the new students had enrolled at a university that not only inspires dreams but also creates pathways to fulfil them.

In the first phase of the programme, BUBT Trust member Prof Mia Lutfar Rahman spoke as a special guest.

Among others, Proctor Prof Dr Syed Masud Hossain and Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Prof Dr K Ahmed Alam also addressed the event.

In the second phase, BUBT Trust Vice-Chairman Prof Md Abu Saleh and Trust member AFM Sarwar Kamal attended as special guests.

Registrar Dr Md Harun-Or-Rashid, Dean of the Faculty of Computer Science and AI Dr Muhammad Aminur Rahman and Dean of the Faculty of Science and Engineering Prof Dr Munshi Mahbubur Rahman also spoke.

During the concluding session in the afternoon, the university formally inaugurated its newly established Faculty of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence and celebrated BUBT’s inclusion in the SCImago Ranking 2026.

The event ended with a cultural programme and vote of thanks.