New students started their higher education journey at UCSI University Bangladesh campus in Banani, Dhaka on Saturday, with the institution holding an orientation programme for the May 2026 semester.
The event welcomed fresh students and their guardians, with faculty members introducing them to campus life, academic expectations, and student services.
Pro-Vice-Chancellor of UCSI University Bangladesh Muhammad Kushairi bin Muhammad Rajuddin attended the orientation as the chief guest. The programme opened with the national anthems of Bangladesh and Malaysia, followed by the administration of the new student pledge.
In his address, Kushairi praised the students and their families for choosing UCSI University, noting its standing among the world’s leading institutions, ranked within the top 300 globally and eighth in South Asia.
He said enrolling at a world-class university offers students the opportunity to fulfil personal, family, and national aspirations.
Kushairi urged students and parents to trust UCSI’s academic standards and its industry-aligned, employability-focused curriculum. Dean of the Faculty of Computer Science and Digital Innovation Syed Akhtar Hossain reiterated the university’s commitment to supporting students’ ambitions, describing UCSI as one of Malaysia’s and the world’s foremost institutions.
Registrar Shah Samiur Rashid, who delivered the concluding address and vote of thanks, advised students to view their university years as both challenging and richly opportunistic, encouraging them to make the most of these formative years.
The session was hosted by senior student Kamrul Jamil, while new student representative Naoshin Tabassum Juthi shared her impressions on behalf of the incoming class. Provost Major Sumon Subhan (Retd.) spoke separately to the students’ guardians, and Dr. Zoha Rahman, Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Liberal Arts, also offered remarks and encouragement.
Following the formal presentations, faculty members provided detailed briefings on the university’s academic structure, curriculum, teaching methods, and extracurricular opportunities. The event concluded with the new students touring the campus facilities, including laboratories, the library, and sports zones.
