Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University (MBSTU) in Tangail on Wednesday welcomed its new batch of students for the 2024–25 academic year with a freshers’ reception held at the university’s Mukta Mancha.
Professor Dr SMA Faiz, chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh, attended the ceremony as chief guest. The event was presided over by MBSTU Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Md Anwarul Azim Akhand, while UGC member Professor Dr Mohammad Tanzimuddin Khan was present as special guest.
Addressing the newcomers, the UGC chairman urged students to engage not only in academic pursuits but also in social and cultural activities, including departmental competitions. He further advised them to choose good and trustworthy friends to shape a brighter future.
Earlier in the day, Dr Faiz paid tribute by placing floral wreaths at the mausoleum of Moulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhashani, the revered political leader after whom the university is named.
