MIST Freshers’ Day hosted for students of 2025-26 session

The Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST) hosted a “Freshers’ Reception” for the academic session 2025–2026 on at the Mirpur Cantonment Shaheed Yamin Auditorium on Sunday.

At the event, MIST officially welcomed 955 newly admitted students, including 133 military students of 15 students from engineering, science and architecture departments, to the institute.

The programme began with the National Anthem, followed by a detailed briefing on the academic and administrative affairs of MIST through a presentation and visual showcase. Two current students shared enriching experiences and insights of their student life. In addition, a few interested students from the new batch expressed their excitement and aspirations, while several parents shared their satisfaction with MIST’s disciplined and supportive academic environment.

The event was attended by Professor Dr Mamun Ahmed, chairman of University Grants Commission, as chief guest. In his remarks, he congratulated the freshers on their admission and encouraged them to embrace discipline, innovation and learning.

He emphasised the importance of active participation in co-curricular activities such as robotics, cultural and literary pursuits, cybersecurity, debate, and aeronautics to foster leadership and all-round development.

The ceremony was attended by Maj Gen Md Hakimuzzaman, commandant of MIST and Deans, Department Heads, Faculty Members, Staff, Parents, and the newly admitted students.