The Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (CUET) School and College celebrated the inauguration of its academic building’s third floor and welcomed new students on Sunday. The event was graced by CUET Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Mahmud Abdul Matin Bhuiyan, who inaugurated the facility and later toured classrooms and laboratories.
The ceremony, held under the chairmanship of Professor Dr. Mohammad Mashiul Haque, Director of CUET IICT and Chairman of the CUET School and College Governing Body, featured a welcome speech by Mrs. Runu Majumdar, Principal of CUET School and College.
Special guests included Professor Dr. Md. Abdur Rahman Bhuiyan, Director of CUET IQAC and Chair of the School’s Academic Subcommittee, and Professor Dr. Mohammad Mizanur Rahman, Head of the Mechanical Engineering Department and Governing Body member. The program was moderated by Mr. Md. Firoz Alam, a teacher at CUET School and College.
In his keynote address, Vice-Chancellor Dr. Mahmud Abdul Matin Bhuiyan remarked, “Every new chapter in life brings fresh opportunities. The goal of education here is not just achieving good grades; it goes far beyond that. Education molds responsible, ethical, and skilled citizens. Remember, your academic life lays the foundation for your future. Everyone has a unique talent, even if it isn’t apparent yet. With proper guidance and hard work, that talent will flourish.”
Addressing students, he added, “The path of life is never smooth. Every success is built on hard work and countless failures. Failure cannot hold you back if you learn from it. Your future is in your hands. What you learn here will serve you in all walks of life. Never give up. Hard work and confidence will lead you to your goals. Dream big and start working toward those dreams today. The challenges of tomorrow require skilled and competent individuals, and it is the responsibility of your teachers to prepare you for them. Together, we will achieve our goals, God willing.”
CUET Officers’ Association Holds Emergency Meeting
Later in the day, the CUET Officers’ Association convened an emergency general meeting to discuss the formulation of a grade-based list for university officials. Members presented their opinions on the matter during the session.
The meeting, presided over by Association President Engineer Syed Mohammad Ekram and moderated by General Secretary Engineer Md. Mokbul Hossain, saw speeches from several attendees, including Librarian Md. Abdul Khaleq Sarkar, Deputy Registrar Naznin Akter, Deputy Comptroller Mohammad Yusuf, Deputy Director Mohammad Fazlul Rahman, Deputy Controller of Examinations Rupam Das, Chief Technical Officer Kazi Shahed Hasan, and others.
It was unanimously decided that the administration would be informed of the outcomes, with a final decision to be made at the next general meeting on Monday.
