The orientation program for the Fall 2026 semester was held today, October 12, at Eastern University. The event was presided over by the university’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dr. Farid A Sobhani, a press release said.
Dr. Muhammad Shahin Chowdhury, a member of the Bangladesh Public Service Commission and a professor at the Faculty of Law, University of Chittagong, attended the event as the chief guest. Engineer Khandaker Mesbah Uddin Ahmed, a member of the Eastern University Board of Trustees, was present as the special guest. Abul Kalam Md. Rezaul Karim, Head of Planning and Development at Amin Mohammad Lands Development Limited, attended as the guest of honor.
In his presidential address, Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Farid A Sobhani welcomed the new students and expressed optimism regarding their future success. He urged them to uphold honesty, ethics, and human values while molding themselves into worthy citizens. Additionally, he shared memorable moments from his recent visit to China with university students and discussed the valuable experiences gained from a developed nation like China.
Chief guest Dr. Muhammad Shahin Chowdhury praised the vibrant campus atmosphere of Eastern University and the warm hospitality of the university community. Special guest Engineer Khandaker Mesbah Uddin Ahmed encouraged the students to grow into good human beings. In his welcome address, the university’s Treasurer and Acting Registrar, Professor Md. Shamsul Huda, highlighted the importance of knowledge-based education for the students.
Other speakers at the event included Professor Dr. Md. Mahfuzur Rahman, Dean of the School of Engineering; Dr. Shafia Akhtar, Dean of the School of Arts; Brigadier General (Retd.) Dr. A. K. M. Iqbal Azim, Dean of the School of Business; and Lokman Hossain Akash, an alumnus of the university and Managing Director of Vista Electronics PLC. Senior officials from Amin Mohammad Lands Development Limited were also present.
During the event, the new students shared their feelings and took an oath. Heads of various university departments, faculty members, officials, staff, and new students were present on the occasion. Mohammad Ibne Anwar, the event convener and Head of the Department of Civil Engineering, delivered the vote of thanks. The event concluded with an engaging cultural program.
