Published: 12:05 AM, 13 October 2026
Eastern University holds freshers’ reception for Fall 2026 semester
Eastern University held a freshers’ reception on Monday for newly admitted students of the Fall 2026 semester. The event was presided over by the university’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dr. Farid A Sobhanie.
Dr. Muhammad Shaheen Chowdhury, a member of the Bangladesh Public Service Commission and a professor at the Faculty of Law of the University of Chittagong, attended the programme as the chief guest. Engineer Khandaker Mesbah Uddin Ahmed, a member of the Board of Trustees of Eastern University, was present as the special guest. Abul Kalam Md. Rezaul Karim, Head of Planning and Development at Amin Mohammad Lands Development Ltd., attended as the guest of honour.
In his presidential address, Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Farid A Sobhanie welcomed the newly admitted students and expressed optimism about their future success. He urged them to uphold honesty, ethics and human values and develop themselves into competent and responsible citizens. He also shared memorable experiences from his recent visit to China with Eastern University students, highlighting the lessons and insights gained from a developed country like China.
Chief guest Dr. Muhammad Shaheen Chowdhury praised the university’s vibrant campus environment and the warm hospitality extended by the university community. Special guest Engineer Khandaker Mesbah Uddin Ahmed encouraged students to become good human beings. In his welcome address, Professor Md. Shamsul Huda, Treasurer and Acting Registrar of the university, emphasised the importance of knowledge-based education for students.
Other speakers included Professor Dr. Md. Mahfuzur Rahman, Dean of the School of Engineering; Dr. Shafia Akhter, Dean of the School of Arts; and Brigadier General (Retd.) Dr. A. K. M. Iqbal Azim, Dean of the School of Business. Lokman Hossain Akash, an alumnus of Eastern University and Managing Director of Vista Electronics PLC, also addressed the programme. Senior officials of Amin Mohammad Lands Development Ltd. were present at the event.
During the programme, newly admitted students shared their feelings and took an oath. Heads of various departments, faculty members, university officials, staff members and freshers from different departments attended the event.
Mohammad Ibn Anwar, Convener of the programme and Head of the Department of Civil Engineering, delivered the vote of thanks. The event concluded with an entertaining cultural programme.
