“Seminar on IELTS & Higher Study in USA” held at Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) at 2.30pm of 20 October 2016. The programme was organized to concern the student about IELTS and Higher Study in USA. With the help of British Council Project Headway organized the program.

Prof. Dr. Tarapada Bhowmick, Dean, Faculty of ME was present as the Chief Guest in the function & Director (Student’s welfare) Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia was present as the Special Guest. In the Seminar Session presented by Project Director of Project Headway Pal Biswas.Teachers and Students were present in the Seminar.

Officers from Project Headway made a courtesy call to the Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir at his office at 11am of 20 October, 2016. The team members were Project Director of Project Headway Pal Biswas & CEO of Right Side Limited Mehidi Newaz. Prof. Dr. Tarapada Bhowmick, Dean, Faculty of ME was present at that time. The team briefed various activities they have been conducting at Khulna. The team members applauded the recent development took place at KUET under the leadership of present VC of KUET Prof. Alamgir. Prof. Alamgir thanked them for visiting KUET.

Representative of Flora Limited made a Courtesy Meeting with the Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir. The meeting was held on 19 October at 10 am at the office of the Vice-Chancellor. Managing Director of Flora Limited Mustofa Shamsul Islam & Director Shofia Islam present in the meeting. In the meeting they brief their product and request for support from KUET to improve the quality of the product. VC of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir hope that to collaboration research.

Vice-Chancellor of Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir visited KCC-SNV FTP plant On Tuesday (18 October) near the town of Khulna Khulna-Satkhira highway at 3 pm in the construction of the plants. Head of the Department of BECM of KUET Dr. Kazi ABM Mohiuddin, Lecturer of Mahidol University in Bangkok, Thailand Nauas Surinkul, Research Associate of AIT Nattaul Zitra & Vo Hoyang Hath Fong, City Coordinator of SNV Md. Ruhul Amin Munshi, Engineering advisor Md. Shohidul Islam, Student of MSc (Civil) of KUET Noman AL Hafiz & Fatima Najnin present at that time. KUET VC inquired the plant and provide the necessary advice.

Water Aid Strategic Partnership Grants Manager Martina nee and Program Manager Zahidul Islam Mamun made a Courtesy Meeting with the Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir. On 17 October at 11 am in the meeting which is held at the office of the Vice-Chancellor, they invite the VC of KUET, Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir at the program of “Sustainable Urban Water and Sanitation -Interrogation process”. They also discussed about water supply and sanitation management of Khulna City in the meeting.

The three days long (29 Sep-01 Oct. 2016) TIB-KDS Debate2016 Fest were ended successfully in KUET campus. On 01 Oct. Saturday, as the Chief Guest, Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir, the Vice-Chancellor of KUET, handed over the prizes to the winner at the closing ceremony in the KUET auditorium. Director of Outreach & Communication of TIB Dr. Rizwan-Ul-Alam, Director(Student’s welfare) of KUET Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia, Moderator of KDS Tonmoy Chakraborty, Member of SONAK of Khulna Prof. Md. Jafor Imam were present as the Special Guests while Farhana Kabir Jisha, President of KDS, presided over.

In the Debate, the team from Premier University became the Champion, while Dhaka College team became the Runner-up. 32 teams from 30 institute attended TIB-KDS Debate Fest 2016.

KUET Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir inaugurated the TIB-KDS Debate Fest as chief guest on 29 Sep. at 11 am. TIB's Executive Director Dr. Iftekharuzzaman, Director(Student’s welfare) of KUET Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia, Moderator of KDS Tonmoy Chakraborty, Vice President of SONAK of Khulna A.K.Hiru were present as the Special Guests while Sanjid Hasan, President of KDS, presided over.

On 28 September at 11 am Japan Environmental Education Chief Consultant Hideki Sato met with the KUET VC Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir at the office of the Vice-Chancellor. In the meeting they discussed about Waste Management, Plantation and other environmental issues. Hideki Sato pleased to know the initiative steps of KUET. Chief Executive of Bangladesh Environment and Development Society Md. Maksudur Rahman, Dean of ME Faculty of KUET Prof. Dr. Tarapada Bhowmick, Head of URP Department Prof. Dr. Mostofa Sarowar, Assistant Professor of URP Department Dr. Manjur Morshed present in the meeting.

Day long workshop on `Team Building workshop: Self-Assessment and Quality Assurance in Higher Education’ held at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) of Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) on 28 September, 2016. Self-Assessment Committee (SAC) of the Department of CSE organized the workshop.

Vice-chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir was present as the Chief Guest in the function. Prof. Dr. Md. Abdur Rafiq, Dean, Faculty of EEE and Prof. Dr.Tarapada Bhowmick Director of IQAC present as Special Guest. Chairman of SAC of CSE Prof. Dr. Md. Muhammed Sheikh Sadi presided over the function. In the workshop Technical Session presented by Prof. Dr. M.M.A. Hashem, Prof. Dr. Md. Monjur Hossain and Prof. Dr. Md. Kutub Uddin.

This was done as a part of SAC of the Department of CSE under the Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project (HEQEP) of Bangladesh University Grants Commission (UGC). Teachers, Officers of the Department of CSE and other Department & Section were present in the workshop.

Md. Abdul Mannan, Member of Planning Commission visited Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) on 23 September 2016. He visited the spot images of the university infrastructure and academic development. He expressed satisfaction to saw the smoothly running of the construction works of the projects at KUET. VC of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir, Director (Planning & Development) Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder, Chief Engineer A.B.M. Mamunur Rashid, Deputy Director (Planning & Development) Md. Anisur Rahman Bhuiyan, Executive Engineer Dr. Engr. Md. Julfikar Hossain were present at that time.

The online application Submission for the first year B.Sc. Engineering, Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning (BURP) and Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) courses admission of 2016-17 academic session of Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) began on 19 September 2016 Monday. The Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir inaugurated the online application in presence of an applicant who complete the application form held at KUET IICT office at 10 AM. Among others Chairman of the Admission Test committee 2016-17 and Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Prof. Dr. Tarapada Bhowmick, Deans of other faculties, Departmental Heads, Directors, Registrar and other officers related to the online registration were present in the function. The online application will continue till 28 September 2016. The list of qualified applicants of the admission test will be displayed on 09 October 2016. The Admission Test will be held on 28 October Friday at 9:30 am to 12:00 pm.

In the academic session 2016-2017 this year a total number of 1005 students will be admitted in 14 Departments such as 120 seats for Civil Engineering (CE), 120 seats for Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE), 120 seats for Mechanical Engineering (ME), 120 seats for Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), 60 seats for Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), 60 seats for Industrial and Production Engineering (IPE), 60 seats for Lather Engineering (LE), 60 Seats for Textile Engineering (TE), 60 seats for Building Engineering and Construction Management (BECM), 60 seats for Urban and Regional Planning (URP), 30 seats for Biomedical Engineering, 40 seats for Architecture (BArch), 60 seats for Materials Science and Engineering (MSE), 30 seats for Energy Science and Engineering (ESE) with 5 seats reserved.

Applicants are asked to collect every information about the process of online application from the university website (www.admission.kuet.ac.bd). For any query about online application & other information about the admission test one may also e-mail at [email protected] if they face any problem in the process.

Anti-militancy meeting held at Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) Auditorium on September 03 at 3:00 pm. Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Prof. Dr. Tarapada Bhowmick was present as the Chief Guest while Provost (In-charge) of Rokeya Hall Shuheli Shaila Ahmed was present as the Chief Speaker. President of Teachers Association Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder was present as the Special Guest & Asstt. Director (Students’ Welfare) Md. Osman Goni Nayeem presided over the Discussion Meeting. Among Others head of the Department of URP Prof. Dr. Md. Mustafa Saroar, Provost of Dr. M. A. Rashid Hall Dr. Pintu Chandra Shill, GS of Officers Association Md. Mahmudul Hasan, among the student and President of Bangladesh Chattra Leage, KUET branch Safayet Hossain Nayon, GS of employee Association (3rd class) Md. Imrul Islam spoke on the occasion. Other faculty members, officers, employees and students were present at that time.

Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) celebrated its 13th founding anniversary and University Day 2016 on September 01, 2016 through a series of colourful programmes. Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid MP inaugurated the day-long elaborated program as the chief guest Chaired by Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir. After that a grand rally was brought out by the students, teachers, officers, staff, ex-students, persons from civil societies and many others paraded at the University campus as well as Fulbarigate area of Khulna city with colourful banner, festoon and placard, carriage drawn by horses, drum music etc. at around 10:30 am. To mark the day various colourful programmes were taken such as hoisting national and university flags, bringing out procession, holding discussion, innovative projects exhibition, technical poster exhibition, technical papers presentation, tree plantation, inauguration ceremony of newly built buildings, opening laboratories of different departments, charity football match, doa mahfil and cultural events. The key buildings of the university will be decorated with colourful lights on the occasion.

Earlier, the chief guest Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid MP inaugurated the programme by hoisting the National Flag and releasing balloons & pigeons. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Professor Dr. Muhammed Alamgir hoisted the university flag. Dean of ME Faculty and the president of university founding anniversary committee 2016, Prof. Dr. Tarapada Bhowmick delivered address of welcome.

The Chief Guest said that Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) has been playing its role very significantly and contributing in the field of Science & Engineering and Research. Speaking as the Chief Guest on the University Day of KUET at 1st September 2016, he expressed his warm gratitude and shared his highly satisfactory feelings after coming here at KUET. Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir, Vice-Chancellor of KUET, presided over all the events on this prestigious Day of KUET hoped that KUET will soon be turned into the ‘Centre of Excellence’ in the field of Engineering education and research of Bangladesh.

In the seminar & discussion meeting preside over Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir, Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid MP spoke as the Chief Guest. Prof. Dr. Md. Mahbub Alam, Dean of Faculty of CE, Prof. Dr. Tarapada Bhowmick, Dean of Faculty of ME, Prof. Dr. Md. Abdur Rafiq, Dean of Faculty of EEE were present as the Special Guests while President of Teachers Association Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder and Director (Students’ Welfare) Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia spoke in the meeting.

Established as Khulna Engineering College in 1967, the institution started its academic activities on June 03 in 1974 with a total of 120 students under three departments on the special direction of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Later, it was remodeled as Bangladesh Institute of Technology (BIT) in 1986 and was upgraded to a university on September 01 in 2003 with the name 'Khulna University of Engineering and Technology'.

A day-long workshop on “Good Governance (Office & Financial Management)” was held on 20 August in the administrative building conference room. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir inaugurated the day-long workshop as the chief guest. The distinguished Resource Person were Prof. Dr. Tofail Ahmed, Former Professor of Public Administration of Chittagong University and Prof. Dr. Abhinaya Chandra Saha, Former Director of Institute of Business Administration of Rajshahi University. Director of IQAC, KUET Prof. Dr. Tarapada Bhowmick presided over The function & Additional Director of IQAC, KUET Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain delivered address of welcome. Teachers & Officers of KUET took part in the workshop.

National Mourning Day was observed with due solemnity, marking the 41th anniversary of assassination of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Marking the day a Discussion Meeting was held at KUET Auditorium on August 14 at 3:30 pm. Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Muhammed Alamgir was present as the Chief Guest while President of Ekattorer Ghatak Dalal Nirmul Committee, Khulna Dr. Shekh Baharul Alam was present as the Chief Speaker. Prof. Dr. Md. Mahbub Alam, Dean, Faculty of Civil Engineering , Prof. Dr. Tarapada Bhowmick, Dean, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering were present as the Special Guest. Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia, Director (Students’ Welfare) presided over the Discussion Meeting. Among Others head of the Department of URP Prof. Dr. Md. Mustafa Saroar, President of Officers Association G.M. Shahidul Alam, among the student and President of KUET Chattra Leage Safayet Hossain Nayon, GS Ali Imtiaz Sohan, President of 3rd class employee Association Md. Mamunur Rashid Jewel spoke on the occasion. Other faculty members, officers, employees and students were present at that time.

On august 15, Early in the morning the national flag was flown at half-mast and black flag was flown at the administrative building, vice-chancellor’s residential building and all the residential halls of student. At 9:00 a.m. a drawing competition for children was held at the university auditorium. Vice-Chancellor distributed the prize among the winners of drawing competition.

At 10:30 a.m. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir paid homage to Bangabandhu by placing wreaths at the portrait of the great leader in front of Central Shaheed Miner on behalf of the University. Later, Teachers Association, Director (Students’ Welfare), Fazlul Haque Hall, Lalan Shah Hall, Khanjahan Ali Hall, Dr. M A Rashid Hall, Rokeya Hall, Amar Ekushy Hall, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall, Officers Association, KUET Chattra Leage, 3rd class employee Association, 4th class employee Association, Master Roll Employee Association, Bangabandhu Karmachary Somiti, Khulna Engineering University School placed floral wreath at the portrait of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

At 11:30 a.m. Teachers Association also arrange a Discussion Meeting. Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Muhammed Alamgir was present as the Chief Guest while Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder, President of Teachers Association presided over the Discussion Meeting.

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall, Officers Association, KUET Cattra League, were also organise various programmes. After Asr prayer a milad-mahfil was arranged at the KUET central mosque to pray for the departed soul of the father of the nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

On august 12 At 6.00 p.m. KUET Chattra Leage also arrange a Discussion Meeting. Begum Monnujan Sufian M.P. (Khulna-3) was present as the Chief Guest while Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Muhammed Alamgir, President of Teachers Association Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder, Asstt. Director (Students’ Welfare) Md. Osman Goni Nayeem were present as the Special Guest. President of KUET Chattra Leage Safayet Hossain Nayon presided over & GS Ali Imtiaz Sohan conduct the Discussion Meeting.

“Youth and Carrier Carnival” held at Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) at 04 August 2016. The programme was organized to concern the student about the following topics:In the era of globalization, Effective Communication, Leadership & Networking are the key tool in developing career at any field. With the help of EEE Faculty ECE Association organized the program.

Prof. Dr. Md. Osman Goni, Dean, Faculty of EEE, Prof. Dr. Md. Faruque Hossain, Head of ECE, Dr. Monir Hossen, President of ECE Association, Jony Md. Shahinur Alam, Senior Solution Architect/ Manager at Ericsson, Muhammad Eid-E- Ameen, DGM (Head of Transmission Operation), Citycell, Muhammad Ariful Huq, Key Account Manager, NOKIA, present as Guest on the occasion. Head of EEE Department of KUET Prof. Dr. Ashraful Ghani Bhuiyan presided over the function. Teachers and Students were present in the Carnival.

Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) observed with respect and honour the 155th birth anniversary of world famous scientist Acharya Prafulla Chandra Roy.

The birth anniversary program was held at Auditorium of KUET on Tuesday August 02 at 3:15pm. Vice-Chancellor of kuet Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir was present there as the Chief Guest while `Smaraka Speaker’ was Prof Sadhan Ranjan Ghosh, Former principal of Govt BL College and `Memorial lecture’ delivered by Prof. Dr. Mohammad Abu Yousuf, Dept of Chemistry of KUET. Director (Students’ Welfare) Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia was presided over the birth anniversary program.

Speakers recalled the life and works of world famous scientist and noted philosopher Acharya Prafulla Chandra Roy (APC Roy). The speakers recalled Roy, also a noted teacher, discoverer and philanthropist, while observing his 155th birth anniversary on Tuesday. Faculty members, officers, employees and students were present at that time.

As a part of the countrywide human chain against all sorts of militancy, terrorism and terror attacks, Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) organized a human chain in its campus on 1 August Monday for 11 am to 12 Noon.

Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir, Dean of Civil Engineering Faculty Prof. Dr. Md. Mahbub Alam, Dean of Mechanical Engineering Faculty Prof. Dr. Tarapada Bhowmick, Director (Planning and Development) Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder, Director (Students’ Welfare) Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia, Provost of Rokeya Hall Shuheli Shaila Ahmed, Asstt. Director (Students’ Welfare) Md. Osman Goni Nayeem, President of Officers Association G M Shahidul Alam, Assistant Engineer Hossain Mohammad Arshad, President of Bangladesh Chattra Legue, KUET Branch Shafayat Hossain Nayan and its General Secretary Ali Emtiaz Shohan, General Secretary of Staff Association Md. Imrul Islam spoke in the program.

The speakers unanimously opined that all quarters should supplement the government efforts towards freeing the nation from the curse of militancy and terror attacks.

They mentioned that comprehensive efforts of all walks of life could create public awareness to launch a social movement involving the common people for resisting terrorism, militancy, secret killings and conspiracies against the country. They strongly condemned the recent terrorist attacks and killings of innocent people at Holy Artisan Bakary, Gulshan, Dhaka and near Sholakia Eid Maidan, Kishorgong.

After the Human Chain, a Mass Signature Program also held in front of Auditorium. The VC of KUET started mass signature by writing his commitment to protect the peace of the country by defeating the militancy and terrorist both in home and abroad.

Fresher’s Reception of newly admitted 1st year students of `15 batch of the Department of Textile Engineering(TE) was held on 01 August, 2016 in the Auditorium at 05.30 PM. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.

Dean of the Faculty of Civil Engineering Prof. Dr. Md. Mahbub Alam, Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Prof. Dr. Tarapada Bhowmick, Director(Students’ welfare) Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia were present as the special Guests. Head of the Dept of Textile Engineering & President of TE Association Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder Presided over the ceremony.

At the ceremony fresher’s students were received with flower & Gift. Among others teachers, students of the Department were present the function.

Fresher’s Reception of newly admitted 1st year students of `15 batch and Farewell of outgoing graduate students of `11 batch of the Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering(EEE) was held on 27 July, 2016 in the Auditorium at 02.30 PM. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.

Dean of the Faculty of EEE Prof. Dr. Md. Osman Goni present as the special Guest. President of EEE Association Prof. Dr. Md. Abdur Rafiq Presided over the ceremony.

At the ceremony fresher’s students were received with flower and crest handed over the graduates students. Among others teachers, students of the Department were present the function.

Day long workshop on Self-Assessment of Civil Engineering (CE) Dept of KUET held at the Department of CE of Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) on 26 July, 2016. Self-Assessment Committee(SAC) of the Department of CE organized the workshop.

Vice-chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir was present as the Chief Guest in the function. Prof. Dr. Md. Mahbub Alam, Dean, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Prof. Dr.Tarapada Bhowmick Director of IQAC present as Special Guest. Chairman of SAC of CE Prof. Dr. Md. Monjur Hossain presided over the function. In the workshop Technical Session presented by Prof. Dr. Md. Monjur Hossain and Prof. Dr. Qazi Hamidul Bari.

This was done as a part of SAC of the Department of CE under the Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project (HEQEP) of Bangladesh University Grants Commission (UGC). Teachers, Officers, Staffs of the Department of CE and other Department & Section were present in the workshop.