Fresher’s Reception of the students of `21 batch and Farewell of outgoing graduate students of `17 batch of the department of Urban and Regional Planning (URP) was held on 27 March at 04 pm at the Auditorium. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia, Pro-Vice Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Md. Abdul Motin, Director (Students Welfare) were present as the special Guests. Prof. Dr. Md. Mustafa Saroar, Head, department of Urban and Regional Planning presided over the ceremony. At the ceremony fresher’s students were received with flowers and crest handed over the graduate students. Among others teachers and students from URP department were present in the function.

Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) celebrated Independence & National day of Bangladesh on March 26, 2023 by paying respect to the country’s most illustrious sons who were brutally killed by the Pakistani occupation forces and their collaborators in the nine-month bloody war with Pakistan in 1971. On 26 March, early in the morning the national flag was hoisted atop all important buildings in the campus. At 9:30 am on behalf of the University Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder and Honorable Pro-Vice Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia placed floral wreaths in front of the Liberation War Sculpture ‘Durbar Bangla’. Later, Teachers Association, Director (Students Welfare), Officers Association, Fazlul Haque Hall, Lalan Shah Hall, Khan Jahan Ali Hall, Dr. M. A. Rashid Hall, Rokeya Hall, Amar Ekushey Hall, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall, Bangladesh Chhatra League, Karmokarta Samity (Up-gradation), Karmachari Samiti,, Master-roll Karmachari Samiti of KUET placed floral wreaths at the memorial.

To mark the day discussion meeting was held at the auditorium on 26 March at 10:15 am. Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder took part in the discussion meeting as the Chief Guest. Honorable Pro-Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia and Dean of Mechanical Engineering Faculty Prof. Dr. Md. Shahidul Islam participated in the discussion as Special Guests.

Director (Students Welfare) Prof. Dr. Md. Abdul Motin was presided over the event. Among others, President of Teachers Association Prof. Dr. Md. Helal-An-Nahiyan, General Secretary Prof. Dr. Sheikh Md. Rabiul Islam, Director (R&E) Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Shikder, Head of Urban and Regional Planning Department Prof. Dr. Md. Mustafa Saroar, From Computer Science and Engineering Department prof. Dr. Pintu Chandra Shill, President of Officers Association Engr. Hossain Mohammad Arshad, General Secretary Engr. Md. Mahmudul Hasan, From student Ankan Boral, President of Karmokarta Samity (Up-gradation) SM. Shazzad Hossain, Vice-President of Employees Association Md. Murad Hossain took part in the discussion. Assistant Director of Public Relations & Information Section Monoj Kumar Majumder represented the discussion meeting program.

At 9 am., a drawing competition for children was also held at the auditorium . At 10 am. VC of KUET distributed prizes among the winners of drawing competition as the Chief Guest. After Asr prayer a milad-mahfil was arranged at the KUET central mosque to pray for the departed souls of the Nation’s bravest sons.

In addition, On 25 March, at 07.00 p.m. teachers, students, officers and employees of KUET gathered and brought out a procession of candle light led by the VC of KUET to commemorate March 25, 1971, the darkest night in the history of Bangladesh.

Day long Workshop on ‘Industry 4.0: Perspective to Future Skills Demand’ was held on 22 March at 09.30 am in the Conference Room of Administrative Building at Khulna University of Engineering & Technology(KUET), organized by the Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of KUET. On 22 March Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder inaugurated the day long workshop as the chief guest. Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia, Pro-Vice Chancellor of KUET was present as the special Guest. The distinguished Resource Person was Prof. Dr. Sajal Chandra Banik, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology. Director (In-Charge) of IQAC of KUET Prof. Dr. Naruttam Kumar Roy presided over the function.

Fresher’s Reception of the students of `21 batch and Farewell of outgoing graduate students of `17 batch of Amar Ekushey Hall was held on 22 March at 05 pm. at the Student Welfare Centre (SWC). Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia, Pro-Vice Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Md. Abdul Motin, Director (Students Welfare) were present as the special Guests. Md. Ariful Islam Khandaker, Provost (Acting) of Amar Ekushey Hall presided over the ceremony. At the ceremony fresher’s students were received with flowers and crest handed over the graduate students. Among others Assistant Provosts and students from Amar Ekushey Hall were present in the function.

Honorable Vice-Chancellor of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder inaugurated the horizontal expansion of Lalan Shah Hall on March 22, 2023 at 11:30 am as the Chief Guest. In a short speech Vice-Chancellor thanked Hon’ble Prime Minister, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Education, UGC and all concern related to this project. Honorable Pro-Vice Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia present there as Special Guest. Chief Engineer A. B. M. Mamunur Rashid, Project Director of EIAAKUET Dr. Julfikar Hossain, Provost of Lalan Shah Hall Prof. Dr. Md. Ataur Rahman, Student of Lalan Shah Hall Abir Hasan Mollah spoke at the inaugural ceremony. Teachers, Officers, Staffs of KUET and Students of Lalan Shah Hall attended the ceremony.

A new bus for transportation, inaugurated by Honorable Vice-Chancellor of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder on 22 March, 2023 infront of Transport Section. In a short speech Vice-Chancellor thanked Hon’ble Prime Minister, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Education, UGC, Teachers and officers of KUET and all concerned related to get this Bus. Honorable Pro-Vice Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia present there as Special Guest. Chairman of Transport Committee Prof. Dr. Zahir Uddin Ahmed, Project Director of EIAAKUET Dr. Julfikar Hossain spoke on the occasion. Teachers, Officers, Staffs and Students of KUET were present in the function.

Fresher’s Reception of the students of `21 batch and Farewell of outgoing graduate students of `17 batch of the department of Leather Engineering (LE) was held on 21 March at 04.30 pm at the Student Welfare Centre (SWC). Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia, Pro-Vice Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Md. Shahidul Islam, Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering were present as the special Guests. Prof. Dr. Md. Abul Hashem, Head, department of Leather Engineering presided over the ceremony. At the ceremony fresher’s students were received with flowers and crest handed over the graduate students. Among others teachers and students from LE department were present in the function.

Fresher’s Reception of the students of `21 batch and Farewell of outgoing graduate students of `17 batch of the department of Energy Science and Engineering (ESE) was held on 20 March at 04.30 pm at the Student Welfare Centre (SWC). Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia, Pro-Vice Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Md. Shahidul Islam, Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Prof. Dr. A. N. M. Mizanur Rahman, Director, IEPT, Prof. Dr. Md. Abdul Motin, Director (Students Welfare) were present as the special Guests. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Ariful Islam, Head, department of Energy Science and Engineering presided over the ceremony. At the ceremony fresher’s students were received with flowers and crest handed over the graduate students. Among others teachers and students from ESE department were present in the function.

"Dean's Award Giving Ceremony" for academic sessions 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 organized by the Faculty of Civil Engineering, Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) was held on 19 March, 2023 at the Auditorium. Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder was present as the Chief Guest on the occasion and distributed the Certificates of Dean’s Award among the students, who secured their positions in the Dean’s list for academic sessions 2018-2019 and 2019-2020. Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia, Honorable Pro-Vice Chancellor; Prof. Dr. Abu Zakir Morshed, Head, Department of Civil Engineering; Prof. Dr. Md. Mustafa Saroar, Head, Department of Urban and Regional Planning; Prof. Dr. Sajal Kumar Adhikary, Head, Department of Building Engineering and Construction Management; Prof. Dr. Md. Jahir Uddin, Head Department of Architecture were present as the Special Guests. Dean of the Faculty of Civil Engineering, Prof. Dr. Md. Saiful Islam presided over the function.

Annual Sports Competition 2023 held at KUET. Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder inaugurated the function by raising the national flag, releasing pair of pigeons and a handful colored balloons on 18 March at 09 am. at the University play ground. He said sports can ensure the brotherhood mentality among the students which can make the nation developed in future. Students should take part in sports besides there studies. Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia, Honorable Pro-Vice Chancellor of KUET was present as the special Guest. Director (Students Welfare) Prof. Dr. Md. Abdul Motin, who was also the President of the Annual Sports 2023 competition committee was presided over the ceremony. Among others Provosts of different Halls, Deans, Directors, Departmental Heads, other teachers, Officers, students and staffs were present in the function.

Later, at 04 pm. Alhaj Talukder Abdul Khalek, Honorable Mayor of Khulna City Corporation (KCC) has given away prizes among the winners of the competitions as the Chief Guest while Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder President over the function. Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia, Honorable Pro-Vice Chancellor of KUET was present as the special Guest. Director (Students Welfare) & Mathadhakha of Annual Sports Competition 2023 Prof. Dr. Md. Abdul Motin was present there. Among others Provosts & Assistant Provosts of different Halls, Directors, Departmental Heads, other teachers, Officers, students and staffs were present in the function.

Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) observed the 103rd birthday of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and National Children’s Day 2023 by holding extensive programmes on 17 March 2023. The recitation of the Holy Quran was concluded at 6:10 am. on the occasion of the birth day of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

On the occasion, Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder and Honorable Pro-Vice Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia paid tributes to Father of the Nation by placing wreaths at the sculpture of Bangabandhu at “Bangabandhu Square” in Campus at 9:30 am. After that, Teachers Association, Director (Students Welfare), Officers Association, Fazlul Haque Hall, Lalan Shah Hall, Khan Jahan Ali Hall, Dr. M. A. Rashid Hall, Rokeya Hall, Amar Ekushey Hall, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall, Bangladesh Chhatra League, Karmokarta Samity (Up-gradation), Karmachari Samiti, Khulna Engineering University School & Unmesh Govt. Primary School paid tribute by placing wreaths at the sculpture of Bangabandhu.

To mark the day discussion meeting was held at the auditorium on 17 March at 10 am. Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder took part in the discussion meeting as the Chief Guest. Honorable Pro-Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia, Dean of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Faculty Prof. Dr. Md. Shahjahan, Dean (In-Charge) of Mechanical Engineering Faculty Prof. Dr. Md. Helal-An-Nahiyan participated in the discussion as Special Guests. `Bangabandhu Chair Professor` of KUET Prof. Dr. Khursida Begum delivered an article. Director (Students Welfare) Prof. Dr. Md. Abdul Motin was presided over the event. Among others, General Secretary of Teachers Association Prof. Dr. Sheikh Md. Rabiul Islam, Director (R&E) Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Shikder, Head of Urban and Regional Planning Department Prof. Dr. Md. Mustafa Saroar, President of Officers Association Engr. Hossain Mohammad Arshad, From student Shahariyar Mahamud Shadi, President of Karmokarta Samity (Up-gradation) SM. Shazzad Hossain, General Secretary of Employees Association Md. Hasib Sardar took part in the discussion. Assistant Director of Public Relations & Information Section Monoj Kumar Majumder represented the discussion meeting program.

Among other programs, composition and painting competition, beautiful handwriting and scheduled speech, Describe Bangabandhu's life story etc. were held by the participation of the students of Khulna Engineering University School & Unmesh Govt. Primary School. A Joyful Rally was also held at 08:45 am. with the participation of teachers and students of Khulna Engineering University School & Unmesh Govt. Primary School. Various aspects of the life style of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and cultural program related to the daywere held at 11 am. Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder and Honorable Pro-Vice Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia distributed prize among the winners in the function. Besides, after Asr prayer Doa Mahfil was also held at the Central Mosque of the University on the occasion of the birth day of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

Fresher’s Reception of the students of `21 batch and Farewell of outgoing graduate students of `17 batch of the department of Mechanical Engineering (ME) was held on 13 March at 05.30 pm at the Student Welfare Centre (SWC). Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia, Pro-Vice Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Md. Shahidul Islam, Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Engr. Partha Protim Kundu, Head of Manufacturing, Rahimafrooz Batteries Ltd, Prof. Dr. Zahir Uddin Ahmed, Head of the department of Mechanical Engineering, Prof. Dr. Md. Abdul Motin, Director (Students Welfare) were present as the special Guests. Prof. Dr. Khandkar Aftab Hossain, President of ME Association presided over the ceremony. At the ceremony fresher’s students were received with flowers and crest handed over the graduate students. Among others teachers and students from ME department were present in the function.

Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) observed "Historic 7th March" Day 2023. Marking the day, On 09:30 AM, Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder and Honorable Pro-Vice Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia offered the floral wreaths in front of the sculpture of Bangabandhu at the "Bangabandhu Square" on behalf of the University. Next Teachers’ Association, Director (Students' Welfare), Officers Association, Provosts and students of Fazlul Haque Hall, Lalan Shah Hall, Khan Jahan Ali Hall, Dr. M. A. Rashid Hall, Rokeya Hall, Amar Ekushey Hall, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall, Bangladesh Chattra League, Karmokarta Samity (Up-gradation), Karmachari Samiti and Khulna Engineering University School placed the floral wreaths in front of the sculpture of Bangabandhu at the "Bangabandhu Square". On 7th March morning, the national flag was hoisted all important buildings and residential halls in the KUET campus.

To mark the day discussion meeting was held at the auditorium on 07 March at 10:30 am. Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder took part in the discussion meeting as the Chief Guest. Honorable Pro-Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia, Dean of Civil Engineering Faculty Prof. Dr. Md. Saiful Islam, Dean of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Faculty Prof. Dr. Md. Shahjahan, Dean of Mechanical Engineering Faculty Prof. Dr. Md. Shahidul Islam participated in the discussion as Special Guests. Director (Students Welfare) Prof. Dr. Md. Abdul Motin was presided over the event.

Among others, Director (R&E) Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Shikder, Head of Urban and Regional Planning Department Prof. Dr. Md. Mustafa Saroar, General Secretary of Teachers Association Prof. Dr. Sheikh Md. Rabiul Islam, President of Officers Association Engr. Hossain Mohammad Arshad, From student Nihar Ranjan Roy, President of Karmokarta Samity (Up-gradation) SM. Shazzad Hossain, General Secretary of Employees Association Md. Hasib Sardar took part in the discussion. Assistant Director of Public Relations & Information Section Monoj Kumar Majumder represented the discussion meeting program.

Newly elected Executive Committee of Teachers Association of KUET for 2023 term meet with the Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder. President of Teachers Association Prof. Dr. Md. Helal-An-Nahiyan, Vice-President Prof. Dr. Md. Rafizul Islam, General Secretary Prof. Dr. Sheikh Md. Rabiul Islam, Assistant General Secretary Md. Mahmudul Alam, Treasurer Md. Riad Hossain, Sports Secretary Fahim Islam Anik, Cultural Secretary Nourin Mohsin, Publication & Social welfare Secretary Amit Dutta Roy, Members, Prof. Dr. Md. Abdul Motin, Prof. Dr. B. M. Iqramul Haque, Prof Dr. Md. Hasanuzzaman and other teachers of KUET were present there.

The students of the Rokeya Hall of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET), enjoyed the Annual Dinner, Fresher's Reception of the students of `21 batch and Farewell of outgoing graduate students of '17 batch on 01 March 2023 at the Hall Premises. Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia, Honorable Pro-Vice Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Md. Abdul Motin, Director (Students Welfare) were present as the special Guests. Provost (In -charge) of Rokeya Hall Shuheli Shaila Ahmed presided over the function.

At the ceremony fresher's students were received with flowers and crest handed over the graduate students. A cultural show was also organized and performed by the hall students before the dinner program. The provosts and assistant provosts from other halls, assistant provosts of Rokeya Hall, teachers, officers also took part in the event.

Fresher’s Reception of the students of '21 batch and Farewell of outgoing graduate students of '17 batch of the department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) was held on 27 February at 03.00 pm at the Student Welfare Centre (SWC). Pro-Vice Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Prof. Dr. Md. Shahjahan, Dean of the Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Prof. Dr. Pallab Kumar Choudhury, Head of ECE Department, Prof. Dr. Md. Abdul Motin, Director (Students Welfare) were present as the special Guests. Prof. Dr. Monir Hossen, President, ECE Association presided over the ceremony. At the ceremony fresher's students were received with flowers and crest handed over the graduate students. Among others teachers and students from ECE department were present in the function.

Two days long (25-26 February 2023) 8th International conference on Solid Waste Management in South Asian Countries WasteSafe 2023 successfully held at KUET. The experts, participates at the conference expressed their hope highly that this conference will bring new horizon in solid waste management sectors in the developing countries. KUET, Bauhaus University, Weimer of Germany, University of Padova, Italy and International Waste Working Group (IWWG) jointly organized the conference aiming to exchange views and experiences at international level and to understand solid waste management concept. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder inaugurated the conference as the Chief Guest on 25 February Sunday at 9:00 a.m. Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir, Chair, WasteSafe 2023 International Conference, Member of UGC and Former Vice-Chancellor of KUET, delivered welcome speech and presided over the function. Pro-Vice Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia; Dr. Paolo Russo, Hon'ble past Parliament Member and President of Tavolo di Roma, Italy; Mr. Ganesh Shah, Hon'ble Former Minister, Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology, Nepal participated in the Conference as Special Guest. Theme Paper presenter Prof. Dr. Raffaello Cossu, Italy and International Waste Working Group (IWWG); On behalf of Organizers Prof. Dr. Echard Kraft, Bauhaus University Weimar, Germany, addressed at the inaugural session.

A Theme Paper "Landfill mining: a solution for remediation, recovery of resources and sustainability" presented by the Prof. Dr. Raffaello Cossu at the inaugural session. Waste experts from different countries including Germany, Italy, Japan, Nepal, Sweden, India, Bangladesh participated in the conference. On February 25 at 07:30 p.m. Conference Dinner and an attractive cultural program were also held in a local hotel in this connection. A total number of 102 technical papers including, 2 Key-note Session, 6 key-note papers, 1 theme paper were presented in 10 parallel technical session where research scholars, experts, engineers, professionals of related field exchange views among themselves.

On February 26 at 05 p.m. the closing of the conference was held at the Student Welfare Centre (SWC) of KUET. Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir, Chair, WasteSafe 2023 International Conference presided over the function. Prof. Dr. Echard Kraft, Bauhaus University Weimar, Germany; Prof. Dr. Raffaello Cossu, Italy and International Waste Working Group (IWWG); Mr. Ganesh Shah, Hon'ble Former Minister, Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology, Nepal addressed at the closing session. Chair of WasteSafe 2023 Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir thanked everybody for the successful closing of the conference. Before this conference of WasteSafe 2023, the first, second, third, fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh conference were successfully held in respectively 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021.

Honorable Vice-Chancellor of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder inaugurated the horizontal expansion of Khan Jahan Ali Hall on February 23, 2023 at 10:30 am as the Chief Guest. In a short speech Vice-Chancellor thanked Hon’ble Prime Minister, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Education, UGC and all concern related to this project. Honorable Pro-Vice Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia present there as Special Guest. Chief Engineer A. B. M. Mamunur Rashid, Project Director of EIAAKUET Dr. Julfikar Hossain, Provost of Khan Jahan Ali Hall Prof. Dr. Mohammad Sultan Mahmud, Student of Khan Jahan Ali Hall Nihar Ranjan Roy spoke at the inaugural ceremony. Teachers, Officers, Staffs of KUET and Students of Khan Jahan Ali Hall attended the ceremony.

Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) observed "Mohan Shaheed Dibash & International Mother Language Day 2023" by remembering the ultimate sacrifices of the valiant sons of the soil in 21 February 1952, who fought for establishing the rights of the mother tongue. On 20 February 2023 at 11:00 p.m, Poetry recitation and cultural program was held in front of the Central Shaheed Meenar of KUET.

On 21 February at 12:01 AM, Honorable Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder and Honorable Pro-Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia offered the floral wreaths on the KUET Central Shaheed Meenar on behalf of the University. Next 'Bangabandhu Chair Professor' of KUET Prof. Dr. Khursida Begum, Teachers’ Association of KUET, Director (Students' Welfare), Officers Association, Provosts and students of Fazlul Haque Hall, Lalan Shah Hall, Khan Jahan Ali Hall, Dr. M. A. Rashid Hall, Rokeya Hall, Amar Ekushey Hall, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall, Bangladesh Chattra League of KUET unit, Karmokarta Samity (Up-gradation), Karmachari Samiti, Master Role Karmachari Samiti, Puja Udjapon Committee & Sonatoni Student Welfare Parishad, Shore-Oa, KUET Theater, Drupodi, OKS, KDS, Kalpopot, Try, Career Club, Protidhoni, ESE Association, Greater Mymensingh Association, Greater Commilla Association, Narsingdi Association, Chuadanga Association, Natore Association, Technical Training Centre (TTC), Khulna and many more Educational Institutions placed the floral wreaths at the memorial.

On 21 February morning, the black flags were hoisted and the national flag was half hoisted atop all important buildings and residential halls in the KUET campus. At 09:00 a.m., a drawing competition for children was held at the Student Welfare Centre (SWC) of KUET. Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder was present as the Chief Guest and distributed the prizes among the winners.

To mark the day article presentation & discussion meeting was held at the auditorium on 20 February 2023 at 03:30 p.m. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder was present as the Chief Guest while Director (Students’ Welfare) Prof. Dr. Md. Abdul Motin was presided over the event. Pro-Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia, Dean of Civil Engineering Faculty Prof. Dr. Md. Saiful Islam, Dean of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Faculty Prof. Dr. Md. Shahjahan participated in the discussion as Special Guest. `Bangabandhu Chair Professor` of KUET Prof. Dr. Khursida Begum discussion as Chief Speaker and delivered an article. Among others, Director (R&E) Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Shikder, Head of Urban and Regional Planning Department Prof. Dr. Md. Mustafa Saroar, President of Teachers Association Prof. Dr. Md. Helal-An-Nahiyan, President of Officers Association Engr. Hossain Mohammad Arshad, General Secretary Engr. Md. Mahmudul Hasan, From student Sharder Safikul Islam, General Secretary of Employees Association Md. Hasib Sardar took part in the discussion. Assistant Director, Public Relations & Information, Monoj Kumar Majumder represented the discussion meeting program.

After Asr prayer, a Doa and Milad-Mahfil was held at the KUET Central Mosque for the peace of the departed souls of the martyrs and also peace and happiness for the country and nation.

Fresher's Reception of the students of '21 batch and Farewell of outgoing graduate students of '17 batch of the department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) was held on 14 February at 03.00 pm at the Student Welfare Centre (SWC). Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia, Pro-Vice Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Md. Shahjahan, Dean of the Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Prof. Dr. Md. Foisal Hossain, Head of MSE Department, Prof. Dr. Md. Abdul Motin, Director (Students Welfare) were present as the special Guests. Wahidur Rahman Sajal, President, MSE Student Association presided over the ceremony. At the ceremony fresher’s students were received with flowers and crest handed over the graduate students. Among others teachers and students from MSE department were present in the function.

Fresher's Reception of the students of '21 batch and Farewell of outgoing graduate students of '17 batch of the department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) was held on 30 January at 03.00 pm at the Student Welfare Centre (SWC). Pro-Vice Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Prof. Dr. Md. Shahjahan, Dean of the Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Prof. Dr. Sk. Md. Masudul Ahsan, Head of CSE Department, Prof. Dr. Md. Abdul Motin, Director (Students Welfare) were present as the special Guests. Prof. Dr. Pintu Chandra Shill, President, CSE Association presided over the ceremony. At the ceremony fresher's students were received with flowers and crest handed over the graduate students. Among others teachers and students from CSE department were present in the function.

Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) celebrated the "Saraswati Puja", one of the religious festivals of the Sonatoni Hindu Community on 26 January 2023, with traditional gaiety, religious fervor and spirit of pursuit of art and knowledge which Goddess, Saraswati Devi provides. The Hindus worship Devi Saraswati, the Goddess of Knowledge, Music, Art and Culture, on the Shukla Panchami day of Bangali month of Magh, with pomp every year mostly in educational institutions. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder , Former Vice-Chancellor of North Western University Prof. Dr.Tarapada Bhowmick, Director (R&E) Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Shikder, Head of ECE Department Prof. Dr. Pallab Kumar Choudhury, Professor of CSE Department Prof. Dr. Pintu Chandra Shill, Deputy Director (Students’ Welfare) Dr. Dipayan Mondal, President of Puja Udjapon Committee of KUET Dr. Sujit Kumer Shil, Teachers, Officers, Staffs and Students were present during the festival.

Inauguration of Utillity Service Automation held at KUET in the Conference Room of Administrative Building on 23 January, organized by the Utillity Service Automation Comity. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder inaugurated the Utillity Service Automation as the chief guest. Chairman of Utillity Service Automation Comity Prof. Dr. K. M. Azharul Hasan presided over The function.

4 days long Workshop on IPv6 Deployment in Campus Network was held on 21 January at Distance Learning Theatre at KUET, organized by the Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of KUET. On 18 January Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder inaugurated the 4 days long workshop as the chief guest. The distinguished Resource Person were Md. Ariful Islam, Manager, Data & Transmission, BdREN, Shamim Ahmed, Network Engineer, BdREN & Md. Kamrul Hasan Shakil, Network Engineer, BdREN. Director of IQAC of KUET Prof. Dr. Md. Abu Zakir Morshed presided over the function.

"Dean's Award Giving Ceremony" for academic sessions 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 organized by the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) was held on 15 January, 2023 at the Auditorium. Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder was present as the Chief Guest on the occasion and distributed the Certificates of Dean’s Award among the students, who secured their positions in the Dean’s list for academic sessions 2018-2019 and 2019-2020. Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia, Honorable Pro-Vice Chancellor; Prof. Dr. Zahir Uddin Ahmed, Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering; Md. Golam Kibria, Head (Acting), Department of Industrial Engineering and Management; Prof. Dr. Mohammad Ariful Islam, Head, Department of Energy Science and Engineering & Chemical Engineering; Prof. Dr. Md. Abul Hashem, Head, Department of Leather Engineering; Prof. Dr. Md. Abdul Hasib, Head, Department of Textile Engineering; Prof. Dr. Md. Helal-An-Nahiyan, Head, Department of Mechatronics Engineering were present as the Special Guests. Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Prof. Md. Golam Kader presided over the function.

New year, new books for the students of class one to nine "Textbook Festival 2023" as a part of countrywide free textbooks distribution program held at Khulna Engineering University School & Unmesh Govt. Primary School on 01 January at 10:30 am. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder distributed new free textbook among the students as the Chief Guest. In his speech, Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder urged the students to study hard because the fortune of Bangladesh depends on their success. He also thanked and expressed his gratitude to the Government of Bangladesh and related ministry for countrywide handed over new textbook to the students at the first day of new year. Professor of CE Department Dr. Md. Rafizul Islam also delivered speech. Among others Headmaster of Khulna Engineering University School Ayesha Siddika, Headmaster of Khulna Engineering University School (Primary Section) Md. Bellal Hosain, all teachers, students, guardians and others were also present at the occasion.

The Orientation Program of newly admitted 1st year BSc Eng, BURP & BArch students of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) of 2021-2022 session held on December 29, 2022 at the Student Welfare Centre (SWC) of the university. The newly admitted students and their guardians were informed about the academic procedures, rules and regulations including the registration process, examination systems, other academic matters, disciplines and co-curricular activities of KUET. Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder was present in the orientation ceremony as the Chair. Honorable Pro-Vice Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia, Dean of the Faculty of Civil Engineering Prof. Dr. Md. Saiful Islam, Dean of the Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Prof. Dr. Md. Shahjahan, Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Prof. Md. Golam Kader, Director (Students’ Welfare) Prof. Dr. Md. Abdul Motin and Registrar of the University Engr. Md. Anisur Rahman Bhuiyan also delivered speech. Newly admitted students of undergraduate course of 2021-2022 session were also introduced in the function by the respective Faculty Deans. Director of the Institutes, Head of the Departments, Directors, Hall Provosts, Teachers, High Officials, newly admitted students & their Guardians were present in the function. Assistant Director of Public Relations & Information Section Monoj Kumar Majumder representation the program. Mention that, this year 1065 students admitted into 16 departments of KUET.

Three days long 7th International Conference on Mechanical, Industrial and Energy Engineering (ICMIEE-2022) was held at Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) on 22-24 December, 2022. Faculty of Mechanical Engineering of KUET organized the conference with the objective of ICMIEE to present the latest researches and results of scientists (Preferred students, PhD students, Post Graduate students, Faculties and Researchers). On 22 December at 09:30 am in the Inaugural Session Former Member of the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh (UGC) & Former Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Ehsanul Haque was addressed as the Chief Guest. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder was addressed as the Chief Patron. Pro-Vice Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia participated in the Conference as Special Guest. Welcome Speech was delivered by the Chairman of ICMIEE 2022 Prof. Dr. A. N. M. Mizanur Rahman and Vote of Thanks was delivered by the Secretary of ICMIEE 2022 Prof. Dr. Zahir Uddin Ahmed. Prof. Dr. Khandkar Aftab Hossain, Chair, Technical Committee and Prof. Dr. Mohammad Ilias Inam, Secretary, Technical Committee also dalivered Speech in the Inaugural Session. Approximately 300 eminent scientists, engineers, researchers and scholars from different universities from home and abroad participated in the conference. A total number of 107 technical papers, 4 Key-note lectures, in 17 parallel technical sessions where research scholars, experts, engineers, professionals of related field exchanged views among themselves.

The main objective of ICMIEE 2022 was to create an effective platform for researchers and technical experts to share their recent ideas, innovations and problem solving techniques in the vast areas of Mechanical, Industrial and Energy Engineering. It was the great opportunity for both researchers and industrial communities to meet, discuss and share their research outcomes in the field of Mechanical, Industrial, Energy, Leather, Textile, Mechatronics and Chemical Engineering.

Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) celebrated the Victory Day on December 16, 2022 by paying utmost respect to the country's most illustrious sons who were brutally killed by the Pakistani occupation forces and their collaborators in the nine-month bloody war with Pakistan in 1971. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder and Pro-Vice Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia placed floral wreaths on Liberation Sculpture "Durbar Bangla" on behalf of the University. Later, Teachers Association, Director (Students' Welfare), Officers Association, Fazlul Haque Hall, Lalan Shah Hall, Khanjahan Ali Hall, Dr. M. A. Rashid Hall, Rokeya Hall, Amar Ekushey Hall, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall, Bangladesh Chattra League, Karmokarta Samity, Staff Association, Master-roll Karmochary Samity placed floral wreath at the memorial.

To mark the day a discussion meeting was held at the auditorium on 16 December 2022 at 10.45 am. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder was present as the Chief Guest while Director (Students' Welfare) Prof. Dr. Md. Abdul Motin was presided over the event. Pro-Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia, Dean of Civil Engineering Faculty Prof. Dr. Md. Saiful Islam, Dean of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Faculty Prof. Dr. Md. Shahjahan, Dean (In-Charge) of Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Prof. Dr. A. N. M. Mizanur Rahman participated in the discussion as Special Guest. 'Bangabandhu Chair Professor' of KUET Prof. Dr. Khursida Begum discussion as Chief Speaker.

Among others, President of Teachers Association Prof. Dr. Md. Helal-An-Nahiyan, General Secretary Prof. Dr. Md. Abdul Hasib, Vice- President of Inter: University Officers Fedaration Engr. Hossain Mohammad Arshad, General Secretary of Officers Association Engr. Md. Ruhul Amin, From student Sharder Safikul Islam, General Secretary of Employees Association Md. Hasib Sardar took part in the discussion. Assistant Director, Public Relations & Information, Monoj Kumar Majumder represented the discussion meeting program.

KUET took elaborate programs to observe the day in a befitting manner. The national flag flew in front of all important buildings at early in the morning. Later at 9 a.m. a drawing competition for children was held at the university auditorium. Friendly Cricket match between Teacher and Student held on the play ground at 3.30 pm. After Asr prayer a Milad was arranged at the KUET central mosque to pray for the departed souls of the nation’s bravest sons.

Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) observed Martyred Intellectuals Day on December 14, 2022 by paying respect to the country's most illustrious sons who were brutally killed by the Pakistani occupation forces and their collaborators in an effort to rid the country of its intelligentsia just two days before the final victory in the nine-month bloody war with Pakistan in 1971.

KUET took elaborate programs to observe the day in a befitting manner. Black flags were hoisted and the national flag flew at half-mast atop all important buildings at early in the morning. Later at 10:30 am. teachers, officers, students and employees gathered and brought out a procession led by the Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder.

To mark the day a discussion meeting was held at the auditorium on 14 December 2022 at 11 am. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder was present as the Chief Guest while Director (Students' Welfare) Prof. Dr. Md. Abdul Motin was presided over the event. Pro-Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia, Dean of Civil Engineering Faculty Prof. Dr. Md. Saiful Islam, Dean of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Faculty Prof. Dr. Md. Shahjahan, Dean (In-Charge) of Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Prof. Dr. A. N. M. Mizanur Rahman participated in the discussion as Special Guest.

Among others, President of Teachers Association Prof. Dr. Md. Helal-An-Nahiyan, General Secretary Prof. Dr. Md. Abdul Hasib, Director (R&E) Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Shikder, Head of Urban and Regional Planning Department Prof. Dr. Md. Mustafa Saroar, Vice- President of Inter: University Officers Fedaration Engr. Hossain Mohammad Arshad, Assistant General Secretary of Officers Association Engr. Md. Rumen Rayhan, President of Karmokarta Samity Sm. Shazzad Hosain, President of Employees Association Md. Imdadul Haque, President of Master-roll Karmochary Samity Md. Shamim Reza took part in the discussion. Assistant Director, Public Relations & Information, Monoj Kumar Majumder represented the discussion meeting program.

After Asr prayer a milad-mahfil was arranged at the KUET central mosque to pray for the departed souls of the nation's illustrious sons. Procession of candle light also held at the evening.

A 2-days long workshop on Networking Basics and Campus Network Design was held on 9 & 10 December 2022 in the Distance Learning Theater of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET). The workshop was jointly organized by the Central Computer Center (CCC) of KUET and the Department of CSIT of Patuakhali Science and Technology University (PSTU) under the European Union co-funded project: Strengthen the Asi@Connect Female Network Engineer (SAFE): Capacity Development Program for NREN TechGirl and Future IT-Girl (Phase-2). The main objective of the program is ICT capacity development of female students & fresh graduates and strengthening their motivation in networking careers. More than 60 students and professionals from 6 higher educational institutes of southern region of Bangladesh (KUET, Khulna University, Islamic University, PSTU, Jashore University of Science and Technology, North Western University Khulna, Northern University of Business and Technology, Khanjahan Ali College of Science & Technology) participated in the hands-on training program.

Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder was the Chief Guest in the inaugural session. Pro Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia; Prof Dr. Md. Abdur Rafiq of Electrical and Electronic Engineering were the special guests & Professor Chinmay Bepery, Department of CSIT, PSTU & PI of SAFE (Phase-2) project was the keynote speaker. Engr. Md. Jahidul Islam, ICT Specialist, CEDP, MoE and Co-PI, SAFE (Phase-2) project delivered the welcome speech. Chairman of the CCC, Prof. Dr. Md. Arafat Hossain presided over the program. The Pro Vice-Chancellor of KUET handed over the certificates to the participants as the chief guest in the closing session.

Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) observed the 102nd birthday of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and National Children’s Day 2022 by holding extensive programmes on 17 March 2022. The recitation of the Holy Quran was concluded at 6:10 AM on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman 

On the occasion, The Honorable Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain paid tributes to Father of the Nation by placing wreaths at the sculpture of Bangabandhu at “Bangabandhu Square” in Campus at 9:00 AM along with Deans, Registrar, Institute Directors, Heads of Departments, Directors, Hall Provosts and High Officials. After that, Teachers Association, Director (Students Welfare), Officers Association, Fazlul Haque Hall, Lalan Shah Hall, Khan Jahan Ali Hall, Dr. M. A. Rashid Hall, Rokeya Hall, Amar Ekushey Hall, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall, Bangladesh Chhatra League KUET Branch, Officers Association, Employees Association (Class III), Employees Association (Class IV), Master Roll Employees Association, Gaurab 71 and KUET Schools paid tribute by placing wreaths at the sculpture of Bangabandhu. 

Later, a Discussion Meeting was held at 9:30 AM at the University Auditorium. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain was participated in the discussion as the Chief Guest while Director (Student Welfare) Prof. Dr. Ismail Saifullah was presided over the discussion meeting. Dean of Civil Engineering Faculty Prof. Dr. Md. Saiful Islam, Dean of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Faculty Prof. Dr. K. M. Azharul Hasan, Dean of Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Prof. Md. Golam Kader, Registrar (In-Charge)Engr. Md. Anisur Rahman Bhuiyan participated in the discussion as Special Guest. Among others, President of Teachers Association Dr. Md. Helal-An-Nahiyan, General Secretary Dr. Md. Abdul Hasib, Professor of Civil Engineering Department Dr. Sajal Kumar Adhikary, General Secretary of Officers Association Engr. Md. Ruhul Amin, General Secretary of Employees Association (3rd Class) Md. Hasib Sardar took part in the discussion. 

Among other programs, composition and painting competition, beautiful handwriting and scheduled speech, Describe Bangabandhu's life story etc. were held by the participation of the students of KUET Schools.  

A Joyful Rally was also held at 08:45 AMwith the participation of teachers and students of KUET Schools which was led by the Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain. Various aspects of the life style of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and cultural program related to the daywere held at 10:30 AM. Honorable Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain distributed prize among the winners in the function. 

On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and National Children's Day 2022, various associations and organizations including the Teachers Association of KUET carried out various programs. 

Besides, after Asr prayer Doa Mahfil was also held at the Central Mosque of the University on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. 

Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) honor and gave a warm reception to the heroic freedom fighters on the occasion of the birth centenary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the Golden Jubilee of Independence. Liberation War Affairs Minister Freedom Fighter A K M Mozammel Haque was the Chief Guest (connected with virtually) on the occasion. The special guests were the State Minister of Labour and Employment Monnujan Sufian and Mayor of Khulna City Corporation (KCC) freedom fighter Talukder Abdul Khaleque. Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain presided over the ceremony. Welcoming remarks were made by the Prof. Dr. Bashudeb Chandra Ghosh, President of the Committee for the celebration of the heroic freedom fighters. Greetings Crest were given to the Dr. Md. Abdul Hasib, member-secretary of the Committee for the celebration of the heroic freedom fighters and other guests. Former student of KUET Bir Pratik Golam Azad, freedom fighter M Kamal Uddin Ahmed, Commander of Khanjahan Ali Thana Command freedom fighters S. M. Rezwan Ali, Deputy Commander of Khulna District Freedom Fighters Command and War Wounded Freedom Fighter Khan Mohammad Ali, Khulna District Unit Commander Freedom Fighter Alhaj Sardar Md. Mahbubar Rahman, Khulna Metropolitan Unit Commander Freedom Fighter Prof. Md. Alamgir Kabir delivered their speech. Freedom fighters from KUET family, war wounded freedom fighters living in Khulna metropolitan, Khulna district unit command, Khulna metropolitan unit command, prominent freedom fighters of Khulna metropolitan, Khulna Sadar Thana Command, Rupsa Upazila Command, Dumuria Upazila Command, Khalishpur Thana Command, Sonadanga Thana Command, Daulatpur Thana Command's heroic freedom fighters were given the reception in this occasion. Teachers, officials, employees, students and other invited guests were present on the occasion.

The Orientation Program of newly admitted 1st year BSc Eng, BURP & BArch students of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) of 2020-2021 session held on March 03, 2022 at the Student Welfare Centre (SWC) of the university. The newly admitted students and their guardians were informed about the academic procedures, rules and regulations including the registration process, examination systems, other academic matters, disciplines and co-curricular activities of KUET. Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain was present there as Chief Guest. He highlighted the importance of the best use of knowledge that can overcome all obstacles in spite of having some limitations of infrastructures and other recourses in the university. Vice-Chancellor also emphasized to maintain the sincerity and discipline of the students while their stay and study at KUET. Newly admitted students of undergraduate course of 2020-2021 session were also introduced in the function by the respective Faculty Deans. Prof. Dr. Md. Saiful Islam, Dean, Faculty of Civil Engineering; Prof. Dr. K. M. Azharul Hasan, Dean, Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering; Prof. Md. Golam Kader, Dean, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Director (Students’ Welfare) Prof. Dr. Ismail Saifullah spoke particularly on the rules and regulations of this university and advices to the newcomers and urged the students to concentrate on their study during their staying in KUET. Registrar (In-Charge) of the University Engr. Md. Anisur Rahman Bhuiyan delivered the welcome speech. All Institutes Directors, Departments Heads, Other Directors, Hall Provosts, Teachers, High Officials, newly admitted students & their Guardians were present in the function.

With deep respects to the martyrs of 1952 Language Movement, marking 'Amar Ekushey, the Language Martyrs Day’ and International Mother Language Day observed at Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET). On 21 February at 12:01 AM, Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain paid homage by placing a wreath at the Central Shahid Minar at KUET on behalf of the University. Later, Teachers Association, Director (Students' Welfare), Officers Association, Provosts and students of different Residential Halls (Fazlul Haque Hall, Lalan Shah Hall, KhanJahan Ali Hall, Dr. M.A. Rashid Hall, Rokeya Hall, Amar Ekushey Hall, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall), Bangladesh Chattra League, Karmokarta Samity (Up-gradation), 3rd Class Karmachari Samiti, 4th Class Karmachari Samiti, Master role Karmachari Samiti, Gourob'71, Shore-Oa, KUET Theater, Drupodi, Kalpapat, Dream, TRY, OKS, Diploma Engineers Samity, Pride Security Services, Technical Training Center Khulna, Greater Mymensingh Association, Swadhikar Foundation Fhulbarigate, various organizations, educational institutions and individuals placed the floral wreaths at the memorial. On 21 February early morning, the black flags were hoisted and the National Flag was flown at half-mast hoisted atop all important buildings and residential halls in the University campus.

In the memory of the martyrs with a one-minute silence a Discussion Meeting was held at the 10:30 Morning. Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain took part in the discussion meeting as the Chief Guest while the Director of Students’ Welfare Prof. Dr. Ismail Saifullah presided over the program. Dean of CE Faculty Prof. Dr. Md. Saiful Islam, Dean of EEE Faculty Prof. Dr. K. M. Azharul Hasan, Dean of ME Faculty Prof. Md. Golam Kader and Registrar of the University Engr. Md. Anisur Rahman Bhuiyan was taking part in the discussion meeting as the Special guest. Among others, Professor of EEE Department Dr. Mohiuddin Ahmad, Professor of URP Department Dr. Md. Mustafa Saroar, Professor of ECE Department Dr. Pallab Kumar Choudhury, Professor of CE Department Dr. Kazi ABM Mohiuddin, Professor of CE Department Dr. Sajal Kumar Adhikary, Associate Professor of ME Department Dr. Md. Helal-An-Nahiyan, General Secretary of Officers Association Engr. Md. Ruhul Amin, General Secretary of 3rd Class Karmachary Samiti Md. Hasib Sardar took part in the discussion meeting.

After Asr prayer, a special Doa was held at the University Central Mosque seeking divine blessings for the martyrs and also peace and happiness for the country.

The Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain lay the foundation stones of "Internal RCC Road" at KUET Campus by unveiling their plaques on 13 September 2021 Monday at 11.00 AM. Director (Planning and Development) Prof. Dr. Kazi A. B. M. Mohiuddin; Project Director of “Expansion of Infrastructure and Academic Activities of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology”, Engr. Dr. Md. Julfikar Hossain; Chief Engineer A B M Mamunur Rashid delivered speech and Assistant Director, Public Relations & Information Section, Monoj Kumar Majumder represented the event. After laying the foundation stone, an special prayer was held. Teachers, Officers, Staffs, Students and others were also present in the function.

The Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain lay the foundation stones of "33/11 KV New Sub-station" at KUET Campus by unveiling their plaques on 12 September 2021 Sunday at 11.30 AM. Director (Planning and Development) Prof. Dr. Kazi A. B. M. Mohiuddin; Project Director of "Expansion of Infrastructure and Academic Activities of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology", Engr. Dr. Md. Julfikar Hossain; Chief Engineer A B M Mamunur Rashid, Executive Engineer Hossain Mohammad Arshad also delivered speech and Assistant Director, Public Relations & Information Section, Monoj Kumar Majumder represented the event. After laying the foundation stone, an special prayer was held. Teachers, Officers, Staffs, Students and others were also present in the function.

The Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain lay the foundation stones of "Ten-Storied Staff Residential Building" at KUET Campus by unveiling their plaques on 12 September 2021 Sunday at 11 AM. Director (Planning and Development) Prof. Dr. Kazi A. B. M. Mohiuddin; Project Director of "Expansion of Infrastructure and Academic Activities of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology", Engr. Dr. Md. Julfikar Hossain; Chief Engineer A B M Mamunur Rashid, President of Karmachary Samiti (3rd Class), Md. Mamunur Rashid also delivered speech and Assistant Director, Public Relations & Information Section, Monoj Kumar Majumder represented the event. After laying the foundation stone, an special prayer was held. Teachers, Officers, Staffs, Students and others were also present in the function.

Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) has celebrated its 18th Founding Anniversary and the "University Day 2021" on 01 September 2021, maintaining the health safety guidelines amid the corona pandemic. The Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain inaugurated the university day program as the Chief Guest by hoisting the National Flag and releasing the colorful balloons. Dean of the Faculty of Civil Engineering and the Chairman of “University Day 2021” Celebration Committee, Prof. Dr. Mohammad Abu Yousuf presided over the function and hoisted the university flag accompanied by all other Deans, Registrar & Director (students' welfare). After the inauguration program, the Chief Guest planted tree beside the Liberation War Sculpture 'Durbar Bangla' and released fishes in the pond near the Vice-Chancellor's Banglow of KUET.

To mark the day, a discussion meeting (Online) was also held on 01 September 2021 at 11.00 am. The Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain spoke at the function as the Chief Guest. Dean of the Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Prof. Dr. K. M. Azharul Hasan; Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Prof. Md. Golam Kader; Registrar (In-charge), Engr. Md. Anisur Rahman Bhuiyan took part in the discussion meeting as the Special Guests. Dean of the Faculty of Civil Engineering and the Chairman of "University Day 2021" Celebration Committee, Prof. Dr. Mohammad Abu Yousuf presided over the function. Assistant Director, Public Relations & Information Section, Monoj Kumar Majumder represented the event. Prof. Dr. Bashudeb Chandra Ghosh, former teacher, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering & President of KUET Alumni Association; Director , Institute of Environment and Power Technology (IEPT), Prof. Dr. A. N. M. Mizanur Rahman; Head of the Department of Architecture, Prof. Dr. Quazi Hamidul Bari; Director, IICT, Prof. Dr. Mohiuddin Ahmad; Head of the Department of Mechatronics Engineering, Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia; Head of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Prof. Dr. Pallab Kumar Choudhury; Head of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Prof. Dr. Pintu Chandra Shill; Provost of Dr. M. A. Rashid Hall, Prof. Dr. Sajal Kumar Adhikary; from Alumni of KUET, Engr. Molla Abul Hossain, Bord Director, DPDC; Engr. Sk. Munir Ahmed, Director, Power Cell, Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources; Engr. Md Shah Abid Hossain, Additional Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of police; CEO of Shakh Meshinaris, Engr. Sk. Masum Kamal; Superintendent Engineer of Roads and Highways, Engr. Tapasi Das; from Teachers' Association, Protik Chandra Biswas; from Officers’ Association, Engr. Hossain Mohammad Arshad; Engr. Md. Mahmudul Hasan, Engr. Md. Ruhul Amin; Project Director of “Expansion of Infrastructure and Academic Activities of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology”, Engr. Dr. Md. Julfikar Hossain; Secretary of KUET Chattra League, Sadman Nahian Sezan; from Officers’ Association (Up-gradation), GM Moniruzzaman; from Karmachary Samiti (3rd Class), Md. Mamunur Rashid took part in the discussion meeting. Before the discussion meeting article were presented by Prof. Dr. Kazi ABM Mohiuddin, Director (P&D). A Doa-Mahfil also held in the KUET central mosque to mark the day.

Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) observed the 46th martyrdom anniversary of the greatest Bengali for all time, the Architect of Independent Bangladesh, Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the National Mourning Day on August 15, 2021 with due solemnity and the highest respect. Marking the day, early in the morning, the National Flag was flown at half-mast and black flag was flown at the administrative building, Vice-Chancellor's Banglow and all the residential halls of student. At 09:15 AM, The Honorable Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain paid homage to Bangabandhu by offering the Floral wreaths in front of the sculpture of Bangabandhu at the "Bangabandhu Square" on behalf of the University. Later, Teachers’ Association, Director (Students' Welfare), Officers Association, Fazlul Haque Hall, Lalan Shah Hall, Khanjahan Ali Hall, Dr. M A Rashid Hall, Rokeya Hall, Amar Ekushy Hall, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall, Bangladesh Chattra League, Karmokarta Somity (Up-gradation), Employee Association (3rd Class), Employee Association (4th Class), Master Roll Employee Association, Gourob '71, Khulna Engineering University School & Unmesh Govt. Primary School placed the floral wreaths in front the sculpture of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at the "Bangabandhu Square".

An online discussion meeting was also held at Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) at 10:00 AM. The Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain spoke as the chief guest at the discussion meeting. Acting Director (Students’ Welfare) Prof. Dr. Ismail Saifullah presided over the function. Dean of Civil Engineering Faculty Prof. Dr. Mohammad Abu Yousuf; Dean of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Faculty Prof. Dr. K. M. Azharul Hasan; Dean of Mechanical Engineering Faculty Prof. Md. Golam Kader, Registrar (In-charge), Engr. Md. Anisur Rahman Bhuiyan were took part in the online discussion meeting as the Special Guests.

Prof Dr. Mohiuddin Ahmad, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE); Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia, Department of Mechanical Engineering (ME); Prof. Dr. Md. Mustafa Saroar, Department of Urban and Regional Planning (URP); Prof Dr. Kazi ABM Mohiuddin, Department of Civil Engineering (CE); Prof. Dr. Pintu Chandra Shill, Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE); Prof. Dr. Sajal Kumar Adhikary, Department of Civil Engineering (CE); Dr. Md. Abdul Hasib, Department of Mechanical Engineering (ME); President of Officers Association, Engr. Hossain Mohammad Arshad; General Secretary of Officers Association Engr. Md. Ruhul Amin; Project Director of "Expansion of Infrastructure and Academic Activities of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology", Engr. Dr. Md. Julfikar Hossain; Secretary of KUET Chattra League Sadman Nahian Sezan; President of Karmokarta Samity (Up-gradation), G. M. Moniruzzaman; General Secretary of Karmachary Samiti (3rd Class), Md. Imrul Islam spoke in the discussion meeting. Assistant Director, Public Relations & Information Section, Monoj Kumar Majumder represented the discussion meeting program. Before the discussion meeting article were presented by Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder, Department of Physics & Prof. Dr. Pallab Kumar Choudhury, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering. Students were also took part in the online Cultural events. After Asr prayer, a Doa Mahfil was arranged at the KUET central mosque for the departed soul of the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and his family members assassinated on 15 August, 1975.

Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) celebrated Independence & National day of Bangladesh on March 26, 2021 by paying respect to the country’s most illustrious sons who were brutally killed by the Pakistani occupation forces and their collaborators in the nine-month bloody war with Pakistan in 1971. On 26 March, early in the morning the national flag was hoisted atop all important buildings in the campus. At 9:00 AM on behalf of the University Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain, placed floral wreaths in front of the Liberation War Sculpture ‘Durbar Bangla’. Later, Teachers’ Association, Director (Students’ Welfare), Officers Association, Provosts and students of different Residential Halls (Fazlul Haque Hall, Lalan Shah Hall, Khan Jahan Ali Hall, Dr. M.A. Rashid Hall, Rokeya Hall, Amar Ekushey Hall, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall), Bangladesh Chattra League, Karmokarta Samity (Up-gradation), Karmachari Samiti (3rd Class), Karmachari Samiti (4th Class), Master Role Karmachari Samiti, Gourob’71 placed the floral wreaths at the memorial.

At 09:45 AM, Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain took part in the discussion meeting as the Chief Guest where Director (Students’ Welfare) (In-charge), Prof. Dr. Ismail Saifullah presided over the program. Dean of CE Faculty, Prof. Dr. Mohammad Abu Yousuf; Dean of EEE Faculty, Prof. Dr. K. M. Azharul Hasan; Dean of ME Faculty, Prof. Md. Golam Kader; Registrar (In-charge), Engr. Md. Anisur Rahman Bhuiyan were present as the Special Guests. Among others, Vice-President of Teachers’ Association, Dr. Md. Helal-An-Nahiyan; General Secretary of Teachers Association, Dr. Md. Abdul Hasib; Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder; Prof. Dr. Md. Nurunnabi Mollah; Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder, Prof. Dr. Md. Mustafa Saroar; Prof. Dr. Kazi A. B. M. Mohiuddin; Prof. Dr. Md. Rafizul Islam; Prof. Dr. Sajal Kumar Adhikary; Md. Ikramul Hoque; Project Director of “Expansion of Infrastructure and Academic Activities of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology”, Engr. Dr. Md. Julfikar Hossain; President of Officers Association, Engr. Hossain Mohammad Arshad; General Secretary of Officers Association Engr. Md. Ruhul Amin; President of Karmokarta Samity (Up-gradation), G. M. Moniruzzaman; President of Karmachary Samiti (3rd Class), Md. Mamunur Rashid; General Secretary of Karmachary Samiti (3rd Class), Md. Imrul Islam; President of Master Role Karmachari Samiti, Md. Shamim Reza spoke in the discussion meeting. Assistant Director, Public Relations & Information Section, Monoj Kumar Majumder represented the discussion meeting program. After Asr prayer a milad-mahfil was arranged at the KUET central mosque.

With solemn respect celebrate the birth centenary of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and National Children Day 2021 was observed at KUET. Marking the day, On 09:00 AM, Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain offered the floral wreaths in front of the sculpture of Bangabandhu at the "Bangabandhu Square" on behalf of the University. Next Teachers' Association, Director (Students’ Welfare), Officers Association, Provosts and students of different Residential Halls (Fazlul Haque Hall, Lalan Shah Hall, Khan Jahan Ali Hall, Dr. M.A. Rashid Hall, Rokeya Hall, Amar Ekushey Hall, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall), Bangladesh Chattra League, Karmokarta Samity (Up-gradation), Karmachari Samiti (3rd Class), Karmachari Samiti (4th Class), Master Role Karmachari Samiti, Gourob'71 placed the floral wreaths at the memorial. On 17th March morning, the national flag was hoisted all important buildings and residential halls in the KUET campus.

At 10:00 AM, Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain took part in the discussion meeting as the Chief Guest where Director (Students' Welfare) (In-charge), Prof. Dr. Ismail Saifullah presided over the program. Dean of CE Faculty, Prof. Dr. Mohammad Abu Yousuf; Dean of EEE Faculty, Prof. Dr. K. M. Azharul Hasan; Dean of ME Faculty, Prof. Md. Golam Kader; Registrar (In-charge), Engr. Md. Anisur Rahman Bhuiyan were present as the Special Guests. Among others, President of Teachers’ Association, Prof. Dr. Pallab Kumar Choudhury; General Secretary of Teachers Association, Dr. Md. Abdul Hasib; Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder; Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder; Prof. Dr. Md. Mustafa Saroar; Prof. Dr. Kazi A. B. M. Mohiuddin; Prof. Dr. Md. Rafizul Islam; Prof. Dr. Pintu Chandra Shill; Prof. Dr. Sajal Kumar Adhikary; Project Director of “Expansion of Infrastructure and Academic Activities of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology”, Engr. Dr. Md. Julfikar Hossain; President of Officers Association, Engr. Hossain Mohammad Arshad; Vice- President of Officers Association, Engr.Md. Mahmudul Hasan; General Secretary of Officers Association Engr. Md. Ruhul Amin; President of Karmokarta Samity (Up-gradation), G. M. Moniruzzaman; President of Karmachary Samiti (3rd Class), Md. Mamunur Rashid; President of Master Role Karmachari Samiti, Md. Shamim Reza spoke in the discussion meeting. Assistant Director, Public Relations & Information Section, Monoj Kumar Majumder represented the discussion meeting program.

After Asr prayer a milad-mahfil was arranged at the KUET central mosque for the salvation the departed soul of the father of the nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) observed "Historic 7th March" Day 2021. Marking the day, On 09:30 AM, Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain offered the floral wreaths in front of the sculpture of Bangabandhu at the "Bangabandhu Square" on behalf of the University. Next Teachers’ Association, Director (Students' Welfare), Officers Association, Provosts and students of different Residential Halls (Fazlul Haque Hall, Lalan Shah Hall, Khan Jahan Ali Hall, Dr. M.A. Rashid Hall, Rokeya Hall, Amar Ekushey Hall, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall), Bangladesh Chattra League, Karmokarta Samity (Up-gradation), 3rd Class Karmachari Samiti, 4th Class Karmachari Samiti, Master Role Karmachari Samiti, Gourob’71, Diploma Engineer Samity placed the floral wreaths at the memorial. On 7th March morning, the national flag was hoisted all important buildings and residential halls in the KUET campus.

At 10:30 AM, Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain took part in the discussion meeting as the Chief Guest where Director (Students’ Welfare) (In-charge), Prof. Dr. Ismail Saifullah presided over the program. Dean of CE Faculty, Prof. Dr. Mohammad Abu Yousuf; Dean of EEE Faculty, Prof. Dr. K. M. Azharul Hasan; Registrar (In-charge), Engr. Md. Anisur Rahman Bhuiyan were present as the Special Guests. Among others, President of Teachers’ Association, Prof. Dr. Pallab Kumar Choudhury; General Secretary of Teachers Association, Dr. Md. Abdul Hasib; Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder; Prof. Dr. Mohiuddin Ahmad, Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia, Prof. Dr. Md. Mustafa Saroar; Prof. Dr. Kazi A. B. M. Mohiuddin; Prof. Dr. Pintu Chandra Shill; Prof. Dr. Sajal Kumar Adhikary; Project Director of “Expansion of Infrastructure and Academic Activities of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology”, Engr. Dr. Md. Julfikar Hossain; President of Officers Association, Engr. Hossain Mohammad Arshad; Vice- President of Officers Association, Engr.Md. Mahmudul Hasan; President of Karmokarta Samity (Up-gradation), G. M. Moniruzzaman; President of 3rd Class Karmachary Samiti, Md. Mamunur Rashid; President of Master Role Karmachari Samiti, Md. Shamim Reza spoke in the discussion meeting. Assistant Director, Public Relations & Information, Monoj Kumar Majumder represented the discussion meeting program.

Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) observed "Mohan Shaheed Dibash & International Mother Language Day 2021" by remembering the ultimate sacrifices of the valiant sons of the soil in 21 February 1952, who fought for establishing the rights of the mother tongue On 21 February at 12:01 AM, Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain offered the floral wreaths on the KUET Central Shaheed Meenar on behalf of the University. Next Teachers Association, Director (Students' Welfare), Officers Association, Provosts and students of different Residential Halls (Fazlul Haque Hall, Lalan Shah Hall, Khan Jahan Ali Hall, Dr. M.A. Rashid Hall, Rokeya Hall, Amar Ekushey Hall, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall), Bangladesh Chattra League, Karmokarta Samity (Up-gradation), 3rd Class Karmachari Samiti, 4th Class Karmachari Samiti, Master Role Karmachari Samiti, Bangabandhu Karmachari Parishad, Gourob'71, Shore-Oa, KUET Theater, Drupodi, TRY, OKS, Diploma Engineer Samity placed the floral wreaths at the memorial. On 21 February morning, the black flags were hoisted and the national flag was half hoisted atop all important buildings and residential halls in the KUET campus.

At 10:30 AM, Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain took part in the discussion meeting as the Chief Guest where Director (Students’ Welfare) (In-charge), Prof. Dr. Ismail Saifullah presided over the program. Dean of CE Faculty, Prof. Dr. Mohammad Abu Yousuf; Dean (In-charge) of EEE Faculty, Prof. Dr. Mohiuddin Ahmad; Dean of ME Faculty, Prof. Md. Golam Kader were present as the Special Guests. Among others, President of Teachers’ Association, Prof. Dr. Pallab Kumar Choudhury; Director (R&E), Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder; Head of the Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Prof. Dr. Md. Mustafa Saroar; Director (P&D), Prof. Dr. Kazi A. B. M. Mohiuddin; General Secretary of Teachers Association, Dr. Md. Abdul Hasib; Project Director of “Expansion of Infrastructure and Academic Activities of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology”, Engr. Dr. Md. Julfikar Hossain; President of Officers Association, Engr. Hossain Mohammad Arshad; Vice- President of Officers Association, Engr.Md. Mahmudul Hasan; President of Karmokarta Samity (Up-gradation), G. M. Moniruzzaman; President of 3rd Class Karmachary Samiti, Md. Mamunur Rashid; President of Master Role Karmachari Samiti, Md. Shamim Reza spoke in the discussion meeting. Assistant Director, Public Relations & Information, Monoj Kumar Majumder represented the discussion meeting program.

After Asr prayer, a Doa and Milad-Mahfil was held at the KUET Central Mosque for the peace of the departed souls of the martyrs on 21 February 1952 and also peace and happiness for the country and nation.

Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) celebrated the "Saraswati Puja", one of the religious festivals of the Sonatoni Hindu Community on 16 February 2021, with traditional gaiety, religious fervor and spirit of pursuit of art and knowledge which Goddess, Saraswati Devi provides. The Hindus worship Devi Saraswati, the Goddess of Knowledge, Music, Art and Culture, on the Vasant Panchami day with pomp every year mostly in educational institutions. Acting Vice-Chancellor of KUET & Dean of EEE Faculty, Prof. Dr. K. M. Azharul Hasan; Head of Chemical Engineering Department, Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder; Director (Students’ Welfare), Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder; Head of MTE Department, Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia, Head of CSE Department, Prof. Dr. Pintu Chandra Shill; Provost of Dr. M. A. Rashid Hall, Prof. Dr. Sajal Kumar Adhikary; President of Teacher’s Association, Prof. Dr. Pallab Kumar Choudhury; President of Puja Udjapon Committee of KUET, Tusar Kanti Roy, Teachers, Officers, Staffs and Students were present during the festival.

Three days long 6th International Conference on Mechanical, Industrial and Energy Engineering (ICMIEE-2020) was held at Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) on 19-21 December, 2020. Faculty of Mechanical Engineering of KUET organized the conference with the objective of ICMIEE to present the latest researches and results of scientists (Preferred students, PhD students, Post Graduate students, Faculties and Researchers). On 19 December at 09:30 a.m. in the Inaugural Session Chairman of the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh (UGC) Prof. Dr. Kazi Shahidullah was addressed as the Chief Guest (Online). Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain was addressed as the Chief Patron. Welcome Speech was delivered by the Chairman of ICMIEE 2020 Prof. Dr. Mohammad Ariful Islam and Vote of Thanks was delivered by the Secretary of ICMIEE 2020 Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia. Approximately 200 eminent scientists, engineers, researchers and scholars from different universities from home and abroad participated in the conference. A total number of 129technical papers, 11 Key-note Lectures, in 26 parallel technical sessions where research scholars, experts, engineers, professionals of related field exchanged views among themselves.

The main objective of ICMIEE 2020 was to create an effective platform for researchers and technical experts to share their recent ideas, innovations and problem solving techniques in the vast areas of Mechanical, Industrial and Energy Engineering. It was the great opportunity for both researchers and industrial communities to meet, discuss and share their research outcomes in the field of Mechanical, Industrial, Energy, Leather, Textile, Mechatronics and Chemical Engineering.

Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) celebrated the Victory Day on December 16, 2020 by paying the utmost respect to the country’s most illustrious and heroic sons who were brutally assassinated by the Pakistani occupation forces and their collaborators in the nine-month long liberation war against Pakistan in 1971. KUET arranged a day-long program to observe the day in a befitting manner. On 16 December, the national flag was hoisted in front of all important buildings at early in the morning. At 10.00 am, Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain placed floral wreaths on the Liberation Sculpture “Durbar Bangla” on behalf of the University. Later, Teacher’s Association, Director (Students’ Welfare), Officers Association, Fazlul Haque Hall, Lalan Shah Hall, Khanjahan Ali Hall, Dr. M. A. Rashid Hall, Rokeya Hall, Amar Ekushey Hall, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall, Bangladesh Chattra League, Karmokarta Samity (Up-gradation), Staff Association (3rd Class), Staff Association (4th Class), Master-roll Karmochary Samity, Khulna Engineering University School & Unmesh Govt. Primary School, Gourob’71 placed floral wreaths on the Liberation Sculpture.

To mark the day, a discussion meeting (Online) was held on 16 December 2020 at 11 am. Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain was the Chief Guest while Acting Director (Students’ Welfare) Dr. Ismail Saifullah was presided over the event. Dean of Civil Engineering Faculty, Prof. Dr. Mohammad Abu Yousuf; Dean of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Faculty, Prof. Dr. K. M. Azharul Hasan; Dean of Mechanical Engineering Faculty, Prof. Dr. Mohammad Ariful Islam; Registrar, G M Shahidul Alam were present as the Special Guests.

President of the Teachers’ Association, Prof. Dr. Pallab Kimar Choudhury; General Secretary of Teachers’ Association, Dr. Md. Abdul Hasib; Director (R&E) Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder; Director, Institute of Information and Communication Technology, Prof. Dr. Mohiuddin Ahmad; Head of the Department of Mechatronics Engineering Department, Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia; Professor of the Department of Mathematics Prof. Dr. Md. Alhaz Uddin, Head of the Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Prof. Dr. Md. Mustafa Saroar; Head of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Prof. Dr. Pintu Chandra Shill; Provost of Dr. M A Rashid Hall, Prof. Dr. Sajal Kumar Adhikary; Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Department, Dr. Md. Helal-An-Nahiyan; General Secretary of Officers Association, Md. Akkas Ali; Superintendent Engineer Dr. Md. Julfikar Hossain; Executive Engineer Hossain Mohammad Arshad; President of Karmokarta Samity (Up-gradation), G M Moniruzzaman took part in the discussion meeting. The event was represented by the Public Relations Officer, Monoj Kumar Majumder.

After Asr prayer, a Milad-Mahfil was arranged at the KUET central mosque to pray for the departed souls of the nation’s bravest sons. at the SWC at evening. At 06:30 pm, Cultural program were also held on the Online Platform by the students.

Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) observed the Martyred Intellectuals Day to commemorate those intellectuals who were assassinated deliberately by the Pakistan occupation forces and their local collaborators at the fag-end of the country’s Liberation War in 1971. To mark the day, a discussion meeting (Online) was held on 14 December 2019 at 11.30 am. Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain was the Chief Guest while Acting Director (Students’ Welfare) Dr. Ismail Saifullah was presided over the event.

Dean of Civil Engineering Faculty, Prof. Dr. Mohammad Abu Yousuf; Dean of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Faculty, Prof. Dr. K. M. Azharul Hasan; Dean of Mechanical Engineering Faculty, Prof. Dr. Mohammad Ariful Islam; President of the Teachers’ Association, Prof. Dr. Pallab Kimar Choudhury; Registrar, G M Shahidul Alam were present as the Special Guests. Director, Institute of Information and Communication Technology, Prof. Dr. Mohiuddin Ahmad; Head of the Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Prof. Dr. Md. Mustafa Saroar; Director (Planning & Development), Prof. Dr. Kazi A B M Mohiuddin; Provost of Dr. M A Rashid Hall, Prof. Dr. Sajal Kumar Adhikary, General Secretary of Officers Association, Md. Akkas Ali; President of Karmokarta Samity (Up-gradation), G M Moniruzzaman; President of Karmachari Samity (3rd Class) Md. Mamunur Rashid Jewel took part in the discussion meeting. The event was represented by the Public Relations Officer, Monoj Kumar Majumder.

On 14 December, black-flag was hoisted at early in the morning atop all main buildings of the university. At 10:30 am, a Mourning Rally was held by the teachers, officers, staffs and students of KUET, which was led by the Honorable Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain. After Asr prayer, a Doa-Mahfil was held at the KUET central mosque to pray for the departed souls of the nation's bravest and intellectual sons. At 06:30 pm, a drama was staged on the Online Platform by the students.

Training on "Computer Basics and Microsoft Office Application" held at Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) on 09 December, 2020. Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain was inaugurated the training (Online) as the Chief Guest. Dean of Civil Engineering Faculty Prof. Dr. Mohammad Abu Yousuf; Dean of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Faculty Prof. Dr. K. M. Azharul Hasan; Dean of Mechanical Engineering Faculty Prof. Dr. Mohammad Ariful Islam were present as the Special Guest. Prof. Dr. Pintu Chandra Shill, Head, Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) Presided over the programe and welcome address delivered by the Registrar G M Shahidul Alam . As a part of the 100th Birth Year Celebration of the Father of the Nation of Bangladesh, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Mujib Borsho Celebration Commety of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology organized the training Programe.

Teachers, Officers & staffs of KUET attended in this training.

Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) has donated the financial aid equivalent to one-day salary of its Teachers, Officers and Staffs to the Prime Minister's Relief and Welfare Fund in order to help the very poor people of the country due to the Covid-19 (Novel Corona Virus) pandemic. On behalf of the Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain, Registrar of KUET Mr. G. M. Shahidul Alam handed over the donation through a check worth TK. 10,00,000/= (Taka Ten Lakh only) to the Deputy Commissioner of Khulna, Mr. Mohammad Helal Hossain on September 22, 2020 at 11 AM in the office of the Deputy Commissioner of Khulna, Bangladesh. In a separate note, KUET Vice-Chancellor thanked all the Teachers, Officers and Staffs of KUET for their generous support and contribution to this donation.

Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) has celebrated its 17th Founding Anniversary and the "University Day 2020" on 01 September 2020, maintaining the health safety guidelines amid the corona pandemic. The Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain inaugurated the university day program as the Chief Guest by hoisting the National Flag and releasing the colorful balloons. Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and the Chairman of “University Day 2020” Celebration Committee, Prof. Dr. Mohammad Ariful Islam presided over the function and hoisted the university flag accompanied by all other Deans & Director (students’ welfare). After the inauguration program, the Chief Guest planted trees beside the KUET Lake and released fishes in the KUET Lake near the Central Shahid Minar of KUET.

A discussion meeting was also held at 11.30 AM through ZOOM platform. The Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain spoke at the function as the Chief Guest. Dean of the Faculty of Civil Engineering, Prof. Dr. Mohammad Abu Yousuf; Dean of the Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Prof. Dr. K. M. Azharul Hasan; Acting Director (Student’ Welfare), Dr. Ismail Saifullah took part in the discussion meeting as the Special Guests. Director of Institute of Information and Communication Technology (IICT), Prof. Dr. Bashudeb Chandra Ghosh was the Keynote Speaker in the discussion meeting. Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and the Chairman of “University Day 2020” Celebration Committee, Prof. Dr. Mohammad Ariful Islam presided over the function. Public Relations Officer, Monoj Kumar Majumder represented the event. Director of Institute of Environment and Power Technology (IEPT), Prof. Dr. A. N. M. Mizanur Rahman; Prof. Dr. M. M. A. Hashem, Department of Computer Science & Engineering; Director (R&E), Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder; Prof. Dr. Md. Nurunnabi Mollah, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering; Head of the Department of Mechatronics Engineering, Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia; Head of the Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Prof. Dr. Md. Mustafa Saroar; President of the Teachers' Association, Prof. Dr. Pallab Kumar Choudhury; Director (P&D), Prof. Dr. Kazi ABM Mohiuddin; Head of the Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Prof. Dr. Pintu Chandra Shill; Provost of Dr. M. A. Rashid Hall, Prof. Dr. Sajal Kumar Adhikary; General Secretary of the Teachers’ Association, Dr. Md. Abdul Hasib; from Alumni of KUET, Chairman of Marks Builders, Engr. Syed Mahabubur Rahman; Ex-Chairman of PDB, Engr. K. M. Hasan; Board Director of DPDC, Engr. Md. Abul Hossain; Ex-SE of PDB, Engr. Khan Monjur Morshed; Managing Director of Contech Vision Ltd, Engr. Md. Shahadat Hossain (Shiblu) PEng; Executive Vice-President (Legal Affairs & Recovery) of SBAC Bank Ltd., Engr. Salahuddin Ahmed; President of Officers Association, Md. Nuruzzaman; General Secretary of Officers Association, Md. Akkas Ali; President of Officers Association (Up-gradation), GM Moniruzzaman took part in the discussion meeting. A Doa-Mahfil also held in the KUET central mosque to mark the day.

Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) observed the 45th martyrdom anniversary of the greatest Bengali in thousand year, the Architect of Independent Bangladesh, Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the National Mourning Day on August 15, 2020 with due solemnity and the highest respect. Marking the day, early in the morning, the National Flag was flown at half-mast and black flag was flown at the administrative building, Vice-Chancellor's Banglow and all the residential halls of student. At 10:00 AM, The Honorable Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain paid homage to Bangabandhu by offering the Floral wreaths in front of the sculpture of Bangabandhu at the "Bangabandhu Square" on behalf of the University. Later, Teachers’ Association, Director (Students' Welfare), Officers Association, Fazlul Haque Hall, Lalan Shah Hall, Khanjahan Ali Hall, Dr. M A Rashid Hall, Rokeya Hall, Amar Ekushy Hall, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall, Karmokarta Somity (Up-gradation), Employee Association (3rd Class), Employee Association (4th Class), Master Roll Employee Association placed the floral wreaths in front the sculpture of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at the "Bangabandhu Square".

An online discussion meeting was also held at Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) at 11:10 AM. The Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain spoke as the chief guest at the discussion meeting. Acting Director (Student’ Welfare) Dr. Ismail Saifullah presided over the function. Dean of Civil Engineering Faculty Prof. Dr. Mohammad Abu Yousuf; Dean of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Faculty Prof. Dr. K. M. Azharul Hasan; Dean of Mechanical Engineering Faculty Prof. Dr. Mohammad Ariful Islam and Registrar G M Shahidul Alam were took part in the online discussion meeting as the Special Guests. President of the Teachers' Association Prof. Dr. Pallab Kumar Choudhury, General Secretary of the Teachers Association Dr. Md. Abdul Hasib, Director of Institute of Information and Communication Technology Prof. Dr. Bashudeb Chandra Ghosh, Director (R&E) Prof Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder , Teachet of The Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) Prof. Dr. Mohiuddin Ahmad, Head of Mechatronics Engineering (ME) Department Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia, Head of Urban and Regional Planning (URP) Department Prof. Dr. Md. Mustafa Saroar, Director (P&D) Prof Dr. Kazi ABM Mohiuddin, Head of Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) Department Prof. Dr. Pintu Chandra Shill, Provost of Dr. M A Rashid Hall Prof. Dr. Sajal Kumar Adhikary, President of Officers Association Md. Nuruzzaman, General Secretary of Officers Association Md. Akkas Ali, President of Karmachari Samity (3rd Class) Md. Mamunur Rashid Jewel took part in the discussion. Public Relations Officer Monoj Kumar Majumder represented the event.

After Asr prayer, a Doa Mahfil was arranged at the KUET central mosque for the departed soul of the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and his family members assassinated on 15 August, 1975.

Tree Plantation Week observed at KUET campus on 27 July, 2020. Tree Development Committee of KUET organized this program as a part of the government's country-wide tree plantation movement. Honorable Vice-Chancellor of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain was present in the inaugural ceremony as the Chief Guest and formally opened the function at 11 a.m. in font the Liberation Sculpture "Durbar Bangla" by planted a tree. Librarian and also the President of the Tree Development Committee of KUET Md. Akkas Uddin Pathan presided over the function. Dean of Faculties, Director of Institutes, Head of Departments, Directors, Teachers, Officers, Staffs of KUET also attended the program.

A new car for the Project Director of “Expansion of Infrastructure and Academic Activities of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology” were inaugurated by the Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain on 26 July, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. by Online. Director (Planning & Development) Prof. Dr. Kazi ABM Mohiuddin, Chairman of Transport Committee Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder, Project Director of “Expansion of Infrastructure and Academic Activities of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology” Dr. Engr. Md. Julfikar Hossain spoke on that occasion and the event was presented by the Public Relations Officer Monoj Kumar Majumder.

With solemn respect celebrate the birth centenary of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and National Children Day 2020 was observed at KUET. On the first morning of 17 March at 12.01 a.m. on behalf of the University Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain were flown Hundreds of balloons and festoons to mark the day. At 9:00 a.m. on behalf of the University Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain placed floral wreath in front of the portrait of the father of the nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at Bangabandhu Square in Campus.

Later, Teachers Association, Director (Students’ Welfare), Officers Association, Provosts and students of different Halls, Karmokarta Samity (Up-gradation), Karmachari Shomity (3rd Class), Karmachari Shomity (4th Class), Master-roll Karmachary Shomity, Bangabandhu Karmachari Parishad placed floral wreath.

At 09:30 a.m. a discussion meeting was held at the Student Welfare Centre. Hon’ble VC of KUET Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain was present as the Chief Guest when Director (Students’ Welfare) Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder presided over the discussion meeting. Dean of CE Faculty Prof. Dr. Mohammad Abu Yousuf, Dean of EEE Faculty Prof. Dr. Mohiuddin Ahmad, Dean of ME Faculty Prof. Dr. Mohammad Ariful Islam and Registrar G. M. Shahidul Alam delivered speech as the Special Guests.

Prof. Dr. Md. Nurunnabi Mollah, Dept of EEE; Head of URP Department Prof. Dr. Md. Mustafa Saroar; Head of ME Department Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia; President of Teachers Association Prof. Dr. Pallab Kumar Choudhury; Provost of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall Prof. Dr. Pintu Chandra Shill; Provost of Dr. M. A. Rashid Hall Prof. Dr. Sajal Kumar Adhikary; General Secretary of Teachers Association Dr. Md. Abdul Hasib; President of Officers Association Md. Nuruzzaman; General Secretary of Officers Association Shaikh Akkas Ali; President of Karmokarta Samity (Up-gradation) G M Moniruzzaman; President of Karmachari Shomity (3rd Class) Md. Mamunur Rashid Jweel, General Secretary of Karmachari Shomity (3rd Class) Md. Imrul Islam; General Secretary of Karmachari Shomity (4th Class), Md. Habibur Rahman; Member Imran ali; President of Master-roll Karmachary Shomity Shamim Reza; President of Bangabandhu Karmachari Parishad Sonali Binte Shorif also delivered speech there. Public Relations Officer Monoj Kumar Majumder was anchoring the session.

After Asr prayer a milad-mahfil was arranged at the KUET central mosque for the salvation the departed soul of the father of the nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

Fresher's Reception of the students of '19 batch and Farewell ceremony of outgoing graduate students of '15 batch of the Department of Civil Engineering (CE) held on 16 March, 2020 at the student welfare center. Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Dean, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Prof. Dr. Mohammad Abu Yousuf; Director (Students’ Welfare), Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder were present as the Special Guests. Prof. Dr. S. M. Moniruzzaman, Head, Department of CE presided over the function. At the ceremony fresher's students were received with flower and crest handed over the outgoing graduate students by the guests.

Fresher's Reception of the students of '19 batch and Farewell ceremony of outgoing graduate students of '15 batch of the Department of Textile Engineering (TE) held on 16 March, 2020 at the student welfare center. Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Dean, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Prof. Dr. Mohammad Ariful Islam; Director (Students’ Welfare), Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder were present as the Special Guests. Farhana Momotaz, Head, Department of TE presided over the function. At the ceremony fresher's students were received with flower and crest handed over the outgoing graduate students by the guests.

Fresher's Reception of the students of '19 batch and Farewell ceremony of outgoing graduate students of '15 batch of the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) held on 16 March, 2020 at the student welfare center. Acting Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Mohiuddin Ahmad graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Director of Institute of Information and Communication Technology (IICT), Prof. Dr. Bashudeb Chandra Ghosh; Head, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Prof. Dr. Md. Rafiqul Islam; Director (Students’ Welfare), Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder were present as the Special Guests. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Shaifur Rahman, President of EEE Association presided over the function. At the ceremony fresher's students were received with flower and crest handed over the outgoing graduate students by the guests.

The students of the Fazlul Haque Hall of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET), enjoyed the Annual Dinner on 16 March 2020 at the Hall Premises with great enjoyment and enthusiasm. Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Director (Students’ Welfare), Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder was present as the Special Guest. The Provosts and Assistant Provosts from other halls and the teachers from different departments of KUET also took part in the event. Provost of Fazlul Haque Hall, Prof. Dr. Md. Habibur Rahman chaired the annual dinner program.

Two day long Annual Sports & Cultural Competition was held at Khulna Engineering University School & Unmesh Govt. Primary School of KUET on March 13-14 at the school premises. Acting Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Mohammad Abu Yousuf inaugurated the Annual sports on 13 March at 9:00 AM as the Chief Guest. Headmaster of Khulna Engineering University School Ayesha Siddika was presided over the function.

On 14 March, final day of the sports, Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain was present as the Chief Guest. The guests distributed the prizes among the winners and enjoyed a brief cultural program played by the students of the school. Headmaster of Khulna Engineering University School Ayesha Siddika was presided over the function. Head Master of Unmesh Govt. Primary School Md. Akbar Hossain Sarder, Head Master (Primary Section) of Khulna Engineering University School Md. Bellal Hossain, teachers, students of the Schools, guardians were present in the function and enjoyed the sports and cultural competition.

Fresher's Reception of the students of '19 batch and Farewell ceremony of outgoing graduate students of '15 batch of the students of the Rokeya Hall of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) held on 14 March 2020 at the Hall Premises. Acting Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Mohiuddin Ahmad graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Director (Students’ Welfare), Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder was present as the Special Guest. The Provosts and Assistant Provosts from other halls and the teachers from different departments of KUET also took part in the event. Provost of Rokeya Hall, Prof. Dr. Mohammad Abu Yousuf presided over the function. At the ceremony fresher's students were received with flower and crest handed over the outgoing graduate students by the guests.

Seminar on 'Exploring leather sector: feature scopes, employment opportunities and shortcomings' held at Leather Engineering Department of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) on 09 March, 2020. Acting Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Mohammad Ariful Islam was inaugurated the seminar as the Chief Guest. Director (Students’ Welfare), Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder were present as the Special Guest. Dr. Md. Abul Hashem, Head, Dept. of LE, Presided over the Seminar and welcome address delivered by the Assistant professor of LE department Adhir Chandra Paul.

The students of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET), enjoyed the Annual Dinner on 09 March 2020 at the Hall Premises with great enjoyment and enthusiasm. Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Director (Students’ Welfare), Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder was present as the Special Guest. The Provosts and Assistant Provosts from other halls and the teachers from different departments of KUET also took part in the event. Provost of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall, Prof. Dr. Pintu Chandra Shill chaired the annual dinner program.

Fresher's Reception of the students of '19 batch and Farewell ceremony of outgoing graduate students of '15 batch of the Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) held on 08 March, 2020 at the seminar room of BME Department. Acting Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Mohammad Abu Yousuf graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Dean, Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE), Prof. Dr. Mohiuddin Ahmad, Director (Students’ Welfare), Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder, Head, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Dr. Muhammad Muinul Islam were present as the Special Guests. Debasish Kumar Saha, President of BME Association presided over the function. At the ceremony fresher's students were received with flower and crest handed over the outgoing graduate students by the guests.

The students of the Lalan Shah Hall of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET), enjoyed the Annual Dinner on 08 March 2020 at the Hall Premises with great enjoyment and enthusiasm. Acting Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Mohammad Abu Yousuf graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Director (Students’ Welfare), Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder was present as the Special Guest. The Provosts and Assistant Provosts from other halls and the teachers from different departments of KUET also took part in the event. Provost of Lalan Shah Hall, Prof. Dr. Md. Abdullah Elias Akhter chaired the annual dinner program.

The students of the Khan Jahan Ali Hall of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET), enjoyed the Annual Dinner on 07 March 2020 at the Hall Premises with great enjoyment and enthusiasm. Acting Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Mohammad Abu Yousuf graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Director (Students’ Welfare), Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder was present as the Special Guest. The Provosts and Assistant Provosts from other halls and the teachers from different departments of KUET also took part in the event. Provost of Khan Jahan Ali Hall, Prof. Dr. Md. Jahir Uddin chaired the annual dinner program.

BUILTECH Fest 4.0 is a building engineering, construction engineering and management based contest which was arranged by Department of Building Engineering and Construction Management (BECM) of KUET. This event was held on 05-06 March, 2020 at KUET in order to enhance the creativity and capability of the students in this sector all over the country.This event was inaugurated by the Chief Guest, Honorable Member, University Grants Commission of Bangladesh (UGC), Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir on 05 March at 04.00 PM at the Student Welfare Centre. Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain was the Chief Patron of BUILTECH Fest 4.0. Dean of Civil Engineering Faculty Prof. Dr. Mohammad Abu Yousuf, Managing Director of Khulna WASA, Engr. Md. Abdullah PEng, Secretary of Institution of Civil Engineers (UK), Bangladesh Chapter Engr. Abu Shaleh Md. Nuruzzaman PEng were present as special guests. Head of BECM Department, Md. Ikramul Hoque presided over the function. Assistant Professor of BECM Department and also Secretary of this fest Sm. Arifur Rahman delivered welcome speech.

On 06 march Friday, at the Closing Ceremony of this Fest, Secretary of The Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB), Khulna Center Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia distributed prize as the Guest of the event among the winers participated in Cad Contest, Mechanics Mania, Management Mastermind, Case Study, Photography Contest and Poster Presentation. Students from Countrywide various Departments of the Universities such as Building Engineering, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, URP and Architecture participated in this fest. Head of BECM Department, Md. Ikramul Hoque presided over the Closing Ceremony and Secretary of this fest Sm. Arifur Rahman delivered welcome speech.

Two new minibuses and two new microbuses inaugurated by the Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain on February 04, 2020 in order to increase the capacity of the KUET transport pool. In a short speech, Vice-Chancellor thanked Honorable Prime Minister, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Education, University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh, Teachers, Officers, Staffs and Students of KUET to get these minibuses and microbuses. Director (Planning & Development), Prof. Dr. Kazi ABM Mohiuddin; Project Director, Prof. Dr. Abu Zakir Morshed; Registrar, G M Shahidul Alam; Transport Officer, Engr. Md. Ruhul Amin also spoke on the function. Teachers, Officers, Staffs and Students of KUET were present in the function.

Fresher's Reception of the students of '19 batch and Farewell ceremony of outgoing graduate students of '15 batch of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) held on 04 March, 2020 at the student welfare center. Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Acting Dean, Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE), Prof. Dr. Md. Abdur Rafiq; Prof. Dr. M. M. A. Hashem, Department of CSE were present as the Special Guests. Prof. Dr Pintu Chandra Shill, Head, Department of CSE presided over the function. At the ceremony fresher's students were received with flower and crest handed over the outgoing graduate students by the guests.

Fresher's Reception of the students of '19 batch and Farewell ceremony of outgoing graduate students of '15 batch of the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) held on 03 March, 2020 at the student welfare center. Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Dean, Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE), Prof. Dr. Mohiuddin Ahmad, Director (Students’ Welfare), Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder were present as the Special Guests. Prof. Dr. Monir Hossen, President of ECE Association presided over the function. At the ceremony fresher's students were received with flower and crest handed over the outgoing graduate students by the guests.

The students of the Amar Ekushey Hall of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET), enjoyed the Annual Dinner on 03 March 2020 at the Hall Premises with great enjoyment and enthusiasm. Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Director (Students’ Welfare), Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder was present as the Special Guest. The Provosts and Assistant Provosts from other halls and the teachers from different departments of KUET also took part in the event. Provost of Amar Ekushey Hall, Prof. A. N. M. Enamul Kabir chaired the annual dinner program.

Fresher's Reception of the students of '19 batch and Farewell ceremony of outgoing graduate students of '15 batch of the Department of Industrial Engineering & Management (IEM) held on 02 March, 2020 at the student welfare center. Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Dean, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Prof. Dr. Mohammad Abu Yousuf; Dean, Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Prof. Dr. Mohiuddin Ahmad; Dean, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Prof. Dr. Mohammad Ariful Islam; Director (Students’ Welfare), Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder were present as the Special Guests. Dr. Md. Rafiquzzaman, Head, Department of Industrial Engineering & Management presided over the function. At the ceremony fresher's students were received with flower and crest handed over the outgoing graduate students by the guests.

The students of the Dr. M. A. Rashid Hall of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET), enjoyed the Annual Dinner on 29 February 2020 at the Hall Premises with great enjoyment and enthusiasm. Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Director (Students’ Welfare), Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder was present as the Special Guest. The Provosts and Assistant Provosts from other halls and the teachers from different departments of KUET also took part in the event. Provost of Dr. M. A. Rashid Hall, Prof. Dr. Sajal Kumar Adhikary chaired the annual dinner program.

Seminar on 'Building Energy Simulation' held at Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) on 26 February, 2020 at the Student Welfare Centre. The Seminar was arranged by Faculty of Mechanical Engineering of KUET. Dean, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Acting Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Mohammad Ariful Islam Presided over the seminar. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Reazul Hamid, former teacher of Ahsanullah University of Science & Technology was present the keynote paper.

Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) observed “Mohan Shaheed Dibash & International Mother Language Day 2020” by remembering the ultimate sacrifices of the valiant sons of the soil in 21 February 1952, who fought for establishing the rights of the mother tongue. On 20 February 2020 at 09:00 PM, a cultural program was held in front of the Central Shaheed Meenar of KUET. On 21 February at 12:01 AM, Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain offered the floral wreaths on the KUET Central Shaheed Meenar on behalf of the University. Next Teachers’ Association of KUET, Director (Students’ Welfare), Officers Association, Provosts and students of different Residential Halls (including A.K. Fazlul Haque Hall, Lalan Shah Hall, Khan Jahan Ali Hall, Dr. M.A. Rashid Hall, Rokeya Hall, Amar Ekushey Hall, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall), Bangladesh Chattra League of KUET unit, Police Training Center, Karmokarta Samity (Up-gradation), 3rd Class Karmachari Samiti, 4th Class Karmachari Samiti, Master Role Karmachari Samiti, Bangabandhu Karmachari Parishad, Hall Karmokarta & Karmachari, Recitation Organization of KUET Shore-Oa, KUET Theater, Drupodi, Ochin Pakhi, Greater Mymensingh Association, Bogra Joypurhat Association, Organization of KUET Sports (OKS), ESE Association, Greater Commilla Association, Kalpopot, Try, DREAM, Chuadanga Association, Natore Association, KUET Photographic Society and Educational Institutions placed the floral wreaths at the memorial. On 21 February morning, the black flags were hoisted and the national flag was half hoisted atop all important buildings and residential halls in the KUET campus. At 09:00 AM, a drawing competition for children was held at the Student Welfare Centre (SWC) of KUET. Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain was present as the Chief Guest and distributed the prizes among the winners.

Later on, Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain took part in the discussion meeting as the Chief Guest where Deputy Director (Students’ Welfare), Dr. Ismail Saifullah presided over the program. Dean of CE Faculty, Prof. Dr. Mohammad Abu Yousuf; Dean of EEE Faculty, Prof. Dr. Mohiuddin Ahmad; Dean of ME Faculty, Prof. Dr. Mohammad Ariful Islam and President of Teachers’ Association, Prof. Dr. Pallab Kumar Choudhury were present as the Special Guests. Among others, Head of CSE Department and Provost of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall, Prof. Dr. Pintu Chandra Shill; Provost of Dr. M. A. Rashid Hall, Prof. Dr. Sajal Kumar Adhikary; Prof. Dr. Md. Ataur Rahman of Civil Engineering Department; General Secretary of Teachers Association, Dr. Md. Abdul Hasib; President of Officers Association and Comptroller of KUET, Md. Nuruzzaman; General Secretary of Officers Association, Md Akkas Ali; President of Karmokarta Samity (Up-gradation), G. M. Moniruzzaman; President of 3rd Class Karmachary Samiti, Md. Mamunur Rashid Jewel; General Secretary of Bangabandhu Karmachari Parishad, Md. Imrul Islam spoke in the discussion meeting. Public Relations Officer (PRO), Monoj Kumar Majumder represented the discussion meeting program.

After Asr prayer, a Doa and Milad-Mahfil was held at the KUET Central Mosque for the peace of the departed souls of the martyrs on 21 February 1952 and also peace and happiness for the country and nation.

Newly elected Officers Association Executive Committee of KUET for 2020 term, met with the Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain at his office on 16 February, 2020. President, Md. Nuruzzaman; Vice-President, Md. Mynul Huq; General Secretary, Md. Akkas Ali; Organizing Secretary, Sk. Ashikur Rahman; Treasure, Shah Md. Shahidul Islam; Sports, Cultural & Social Welfare Secretary, Monoj Kumar Majumder; Office and Publicity Secretary, Md. Lysun Habib; Member, G. M. Abu Sayeed, Md. Mahbubur Rahman, Engr. Prodip Kumar Das of the newly elected Executive Committee for Officers Association of KUET for 2020 term were present there.

The three days long 5th International Conference on Civil Engineering for Sustainable Development (ICCESD 2020) held at Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) on 7-9 February, 2020. The conference was organized by the Department of Civil Engineering, KUET in association with the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh and Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), UK.

Inauguration Ceremony of ICCESD 2020 was held on 7 February 2020 at the Student Welfare Center (SWC) of KUET. Prof. M. A. Hannan, Rector, Engineering Staff College of Bangladesh was present as the Chief Guest in the inauguration ceremony. Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain was the Chief Patron of ICCESD 2020. The ceremony was presided over by the Conference Chair, Prof. Dr. Muhammed Harunur Rashid. Chair of ICE, South Asia Region, Engr. I. A. Khan and Prof. Vladimir Strezov of Macquarie University, Australia were present as the Special Guests. Vote of Thanks was delivered by the Conference Secretary, Prof. Dr. Sajal Kumar Adhikary. ICCESD 2020 conference was sponsored by Saif Port Holdings Limited, Wahid Construction Ltd, Bashundhara Cement Limited, Seven Rings Cement Limited and CRTS Civil, KUET.

The Closing Ceremony of ICCESD 2020 was held at night on 8 February 2020, which was followed by the Conference Dinner. Prof. M. A. Hannan, Rector, Engineering Staff College of Bangladesh was present as the Chief Guest in the closing ceremony. Vice-Chancellor of Sonargaon University (SU), Prof. Dr. Md. Abul Bashar; Head of Civil Engineering Department, Prof. Dr. S. M. Moniruzzaman were present as the Special Guests. The event was presided over by the Conference Chair, Prof. Dr. Muhammed Harunur Rashid. Prof. Dr. Aysha Akter, Chairman of Center for River, Harbor & Landslide Research of CUET; Dr. AHM Kamruzzaman, Geotechnical Engineer of Transport Roads & Maritime Services of NSW Government, Australia; A/Prof. Dr. Hadi Khabbaz, Deputy Head of School (Research), School of Civil and Environmental Engineering of University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Australia; Prof. Dr. Vladimir Strezov, Macquarie University, Australia and Shaikh Jahangir Hossain, Assistant General Manager of Marketing, Sales & Distribution of Seven Rings Cement Ltd. spoke in the ceremony and shared their feeling about the conference.

Scientists, Engineers, Researchers and Scholars from different organization and universities in home and abroad, Deans of different faculties of KUET, Departmental Heads, Directors, Teachers, Officers, and Students participated in the conference. The Delegates, Scientists, Engineers, Experts and Guests expressed that the conference would be able to share knowledge and experiences to develop new ideas about proper utilization of Civil Engineering knowledge through the use of new technologies. In ICCESD 2020, there were five key note sessions, thirty two technical sessions, where 201 technical papers based on seven major themes were presented.

On 9 February 2020 at the end of the conference, a Conference Tour was also organized for the participants of ICCESD 2020. A two days long post-conference (ICCESD 2020) workshop on “Workshop on Geotechnical Engineering for Practicing Civil Engineers” was held at KUET on 10-11 February, 2020, which was organized by the Department of Civil Engineering, KUET. A/Prof. Dr. Hadi Khabbaz, Deputy Head of School (Research), School of Civil and Environmental Engineering of University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Australia; Dr. AHM Kamruzzaman, Geotechnical Engineer of Transport Roads & Maritime Services of NSW Government, Australia and Prof. Dr. Md. Rokonuzzaman, Department of Civil Engineering, KUET were the resource persons in the workshop. Engineers and Geotechnical Practitioners from different government organizations attended the workshop.

Newly elected Executive Committee of Teachers Association of KUET for 2020 term placed the floral wreaths on the Mausoleum of the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at Tungipara on 31 January, 2020. Special prayer was held for seeking eternal peace for Bangabandhu and his family members along with the other martyrs assassinated on August 15, 1975. President of Teachers Association, Prof. Dr. Pallab Kumar Choudhury; Vice-President, Dr. Md. Helal-An-Nahiyan; General Secretary, Dr. Md. Abdul Hasib; Assistant General Secretary, Protik Chandra Biswas; Sports Secretary, H M Abdul Fattah; Treasurer, Khondaker Mohammed Mohiuddin Ekram; Cultural Secretary, Shauni Priyam Sikder; Publication & Social welfare Secretary, Showmitra Kumar Sarkar; Members, Dr. Md. Elias Uddin, Prof. Dr. B.M. Iqramul Haque; Prof. Dr. Shahidul Islam, Prof. Dr. Kazi ABM Mohiuddin, Abu-Hena Mostofa Kamal and other teachers were present there.

Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) celebrated the "Saraswati Puja", one of the religious festivals of the Sonatoni Hindu Community on 30 January 2020, with traditional gaiety, religious fervor and spirit of pursuit of art and knowledge which Goddess, Saraswati Devi provides. The Hindus worship Devi Saraswati, the Goddess of Knowledge, Music, Art and Culture, on the Vasant Panchami day with pomp every year mostly in educational institutions, where the students seek the blessings of Goddess Saraswati Devi. Acting Vice-Chancellor of KUET & Dean of Civil Engineering Faculty, Prof. Dr. Mohammad Abu Yousuf; Head of Chemical Engineering Department, Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder; Director (Students’ Welfare), Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder; Head of CSE Department, Prof. Dr. Pintu Chandra Shill; Provost of Dr. M. A. Rashid Hall, Prof. Dr. Sajal Kumar Adhikary; President of Teacher’s Association, Prof. Dr. Pallab Kumar Choudhury; President of Puja Udjapon Committee of KUET, Tusar Kanti Roy, Teachers, Officers, Staffs and Students were present during the festival.

A workshop on "Software, Hardware & Network Installation and Troubleshooting” was organized by the Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) on 28 January, 2020. Dean of Civil Engineering Faculty and Acting Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Mohammad Abu Yousuf inaugurated the workshop as the Chief Guest at the Distance Learning Theater (DLT) of KUET. Director of IQAC of KUET, Prof. Dr. K. M. Azharul Hasan presided over the workshop and Additional Director of IQAC, Prof. Dr. Md. Mahbub Hasan anchored the technical session of the workshop.

A seminar on "National Hackathon on Frontier Technologies" organized by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) with the support from the ICT Division, Digital Bangladesh and Startup Bangladesh was held at the Students Welfare Center (SWC) of KUET on 28 January, 2020. Dean of Civil Engineering Faculty and Acting Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Mohammad Abu Yousuf inaugurated the workshop as the Chief Guest. Prof. Dr. Md. Abdur Rafiq, Dean (In-Charge) of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Faculty; Prof. Dr. M. M. A. Hashem, Dept of CSE delivered their speeches as the Special Guests. Consultant of iDEA, Md. Dewan Adnan was the Keynote Speaker and Head of the Dept. of CSE, Prof. Dr. Pintu Chandra Shill presided over the function.

Newly elected Executive Committee of Teachers Association of KUET for 2020 term placed the floral wreaths at 'Durbar Bangla' and 'Bangabandhu Square' of KUET and KUET 'Central Shaheed Minar' on 26 January. Next, the Committee meet with the Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain. President of Teachers Association, Prof. Dr. Pallab Kumar Choudhury; Vice-President, Dr. Md. Helal-An-Nahiyan; General Secretary, Dr. Md. Abdul Hasib; Assistant General Secretary, Protik Chandra Biswas; Sports Secretary, H M Abdul Fattah; Treasurer, Khondaker Mohammed Mohiuddin Ekram; Publication & Social welfare Secretary, Showmitra Kumar Sarkar; Members, Dr. Md. Elias Uddin, Prof. Dr. B.M. Iqramul Haque, Prof Dr. Shahidul Islam, Prof. Dr. Kazi ABM Mohiuddin, Abu-Hena Mostofa Kamal and other teachers of KUET were present there.

The Orientation Program of newly admitted 1st year BSc Eng, BURP & BArch students of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) for the 2019-2020 session was held on January 23, 2020 at the student welfare centre (SWC) of the university. This year, a total of 1062 students were admitted into sixteen (16) departments of KUET. The newly admitted students and their guardians were informed about the academic procedures, rules and regulations including the registration process, examination systems, other academic matters, disciplines and co-curricular activities of KUET. Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain was present in the orientation ceremony as the Chair. He highlighted the importance of the best use of knowledge that can overcome all obstacles inspite of having some limitations of infrastructures and other recourses in the university. Vice-Chancellor also emphasized to maintain the sincerity and discipline of the students while their stay and study at KUET. Newly admitted students of undergraduate course for the 2019-2020 session were also introduced in the function by the respective Faculty Deans. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Abu Yousuf, Dean of Faculty of Civil Engineering; Prof. Dr. Mohiuddin Ahmad, Dean of Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering; Prof. Dr. Mohammad Ariful Islam, Dean of Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder, Director (Students’ Welfare) spoke particularly on the rules and regulations of this university and gave many advices to the newcomers and asked the students to concentrate on their study during their stay in KUET. Registrar, G M Shahidul Alam delivered the welcome speech. Public Relations Officer (PRO), Monoj Kumar Majumder represented the program. All Institute Directors, Heads, Directors, Provosts, Teachers, High Officials, fresh students & their Guardians were present in the function.

At the end of the orientation program, the blood grouping activities organized by the KUET Voluntary Blood Donation Society "Dreams". Activities of BNCC and "No Drugs, No Ragging, No Smoking, No Waste Littering" activities were inaugurated by the honorable Vice-Chancellor to attach newly admitted students with these activities.

A day long national workshop on “Application of Mathematics in Different Fields” was held at Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) on 20 December, 2019. The workshop was organized by the Department of Mathematics, Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) in collaboration with Bangladesh Mathematical Society (MBS).

In the absence of Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain, Honorable UGC professor, Prof. Dr. Md. Anwar Hossain, University of Dhaka inaugurated the workshop as the Chief Guest on 20 December at 18.30 am at Distance Learning Theater (DLT) of KUET. Honorable Dean, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Prof. Dr. Mohammad Abu Yousuf and Convener, Seminar and Workshop Committee, Bangladesh Mathematical Society (BMS), Prof. Dr. Md. Ashraf Uddin, Dept. of Mathematics SUST delivered their speeches as Special Guests. In the absence of Prof. Dr. Mohammad Arif Hossain, Program coordinator, Prof. Dr. Md . Bazlar Rahman, Dept of Mathematics, KUET delivered welcome speech in the inaugural session. Prof. Dr. Md. Zaidur Rahman presided over the inaugural session. The Inaugural session as well as Technical session was performed under overall supervision by the Secretary of the workshop organizing committee and the member of BMS workshop committee Prof. Dr. A R M Jalal Uddin Jamali, Department of Mathematic, KUET, Khulna.

There are six technical papers, in different fields of applications of mathematics, were presented in the day long workshop. The technical paper “Application of Calculus, Differential equation and Fourier series” was presented by Prof. Dr. B. M. Ikramul Haque, Dept. of Mathematics, KUET, Khulna. Dr. A. B. M. Shahadat Hossain , Assoc. Prof., Dept of Applied Mathematics, University of Dhaka, discussed about “Mathematics in Finance”. Prof. Dr. M. Ali Akbar, Dept of Applied Mathematics, Rajshahi University, delivered his nice talk on “Fractional Differential Equations”. The technical topics on “Computational Fluid Dynamics” was presented by Prof. Dr. Md. Ashraf Uddin, Dept of Mathematics Shahjalal University of Science and Technology. The nice research discussion on “Fluid Dynamics” was delivered by Prof. Dr. Md. Anwar Hossain (formal UGC Professor), Dept of Mathematics, University of Dhaka. Prof. Dr. A. R. M. Jalal Uddin Jamali presented his talk on “Application of Matrices”.

The closing ceremony of the workshop was held at 4.30 on 20 December. The certificates and crests are given to the participants and resource persons. Total number of participants who came from 20 Post-graduate level Institutes all over the country ware around 80. The Secretary of the workshop Prof. Dr. A R M Jalal Uddin Jamali delivered his vote of thanks at the closing ceremony.

A workshop on "Interactive Teaching and Learning (ITL)" organized by the Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) held on 11 January, 2020. Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain inaugurated the workshop as the Chief Guest at the Distance Learning Theater (DLT) of KUET. Director of IQAC of KUET, Prof. Dr. K. M. Azharul Hasan presided over the workshop and Additional Director of IQAC, Prof. Dr. Md. Mahbub Hasan delivered the welcome speech and anchored the session. Honorable Vice-Chancellor of Green University of Bangladesh, Prof. Dr. Md. Golam Samdani Fakir was present as the resource person in the workshop.

On 01 January 2020, new books for the students of class one to nine “Textbook Festival 2020” as a part of countrywide free textbooks distribution program held at Khulna Engineering University School & Unmesh Govt. Primary School at 10 am. G. M. Shahidul Alam, Registrar of KUET; A. B. M. Mamunur Rashid, Chief Engineer; Prof. Dr. Jolly Sultana, Dept. of Physics; Prof. Dr. Md. Rafizul Islam, Department of Civil Engineering were present as the guests in the program.

The guests, in their speech, advised students to study attentively and regularly because the fortune of Bangladesh depends on their success. They also thanked and expressed their gratitude to the Government of Bangladesh and the related ministry for countrywide distribution of new textbooks to the students at the very first day of the New Year. Among others, Ayesha Siddika, Headmaster of Khulna Engineering University School; Md. Akbar Hossain Sarder, Headmaster of Unmesh Govt. Primary School; Md. Bellal Hosain, Headmaster of Khulna Engineering University School (Primary Section), assistant teachers of these schools, students, and guardians were also present at the occasion.

A day-long workshop on "Entrepreneurship with IT Innovation" was held at Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) at the Distance Learning Theater (DLT) of KUET on 28 December, 2019. The workshop was organized by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), KUET with the support from Hi-Tech Park Authority, ICT Division.

Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain inaugurated the workshop as the Chief Guest. Dean of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Faculty, Prof. Dr. Mohiuddin Ahmad; Project Director of Hi-Tech Park Authority, A N M Shofikul Islam; Director of IQAC, Prof. Dr. K. M. Azharul Hasan delivered their speeches as the Special Guests. Head of the Dept. of CSE, Prof. Dr. Md. Aminul Haque Akhand presided over the inaugural session. Prof. Dr. Khondaker Abdullah Al Mamun from United International University (UIU); Engr. Md. Miftah Uddin, CEO of Ubitrix Inc., USA; Engr. Abidur Rahman Mallik, Co-Founder & CTO of MazeGeek, Romony and Syed Tasdiq, Founder & CEO of STATA were the resource persons in the workshop.

The students of the Rokeya Hall of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET), enjoyed the Annual Dinner on 25th December 2019 at the Hall Premises with great enjoyment and enthusiasm. Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Director (Students’ Welfare), Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder was present as the Special Guest. The Provosts and Assistant Provosts from other halls and the teachers from different departments of KUET also took part in the event. Provost of Rokeya Hall, Prof. Dr. Mohammad Abu Yousuf chaired the annual dinner program. A cultural show was also organized and performed by the hall students before the dinner program.

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On 24 December, 2019 at 10:30 A.M., Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain handed over the cheques of stipend to the KUET students from the `KUET Alumni Association Asia Pacific (KUETAAAP), Australia’. Sixteen (16) students of KUET were awarded with this stipend and each stipend worth TK. 12,000. President of KUETAAAP local representative committee, Prof Dr. A. N. M. Mizanur Rahman; Member of KUETAAAP local representative committee, Prof .Dr M. M. A. Hashem; Prof. Dr. Md. Faruque Hossain, Department of ECE; Deputy Registrar, Shaikh Akkas Ali were present in the stipend distribution ceremony.

A three-day long International Conference on Electrical Information and Communication Technology (EICT 2019) held at Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) on 20-22 December, 2019. The conference was organized by the Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE), KUET.

Honorable Senior Secretary of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Division, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, N M Zeaul Alam PAA inaugurated the conference as the Chief Guest on 20 December at 10 am at the Student Welfare Center (SWC) of KUET. Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain was present as the Chief Patron of EICT 2019. Organizing Chair of EICT 2019, Prof. Dr. Mohiuddin Ahmad presided over the inaugural session. Special Guest, Chair of IEEE BDS & Prof. of BUET, Dr. Celia Shahnaz; Secretary of the conference organizing committee, Prof. Dr. Monir Hossen were present at the inaugural session.

A number of key note papers were presented in the key note session. Key note papers were presented by Prof. Dr. Muhammad H. Rashid of Florida Polytechnic University, USA; Prof. Dr. Masanori Hanawa of University of Yamanashi, Japan; Prof. Dr. Mukti M Rana of Delaware State University, USA; Dr. Nemai Chandra Karmakar of Monash University, Australia; Prof. Dr. Shaikh Anowarul Fattah of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Bangladesh and Dr. Nazmul Siddique of Ulster University, United Kingdom.

The closing ceremony of the conference was held at night on 21 December. Honorable Chairman of University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh, Prof. Dr. Kazi Shahidullah was present as the Chief Guest and Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain was present as the Chief Patron at the closing ceremony. Special Guest, Prof. Dr. Bashudeb Chandra Ghosh, Department of EEE, KUET; Organizing Chair of EICT 2019, Prof. Dr. Mohiuddin Ahmad; Chair of IEEE BDS & Prof. of BUET, Dr. Celia Shahnaz; TPC Chair, Prof. Dr. K. M. Azharul Hasan; Technical Secretary of the conference, Prof. Dr. Md. Salah Uddin Yusuf were present at the closing ceremony.

Scientists, Engineers, Researchers and Scholars from different universities, Deans of different Faculties of KUET, Departmental Heads and Directors participated in the conference. All the guests and experts in their speech hoped that the conference would be able to share knowledge and experiences to develop new ideas through the use of new technologies.

Total 117 technical papers were selected from more than 374 research papers submitted from 18 countries around the world, which were presented in 20 technical sessions in the three days long conference and 3 best papers and 1 best poster were awarded.

Construction of the horizontal extension of Khan Jahan Ali Hall of KUET has been inaugurated in the hall premises on 18 December 2019 at 10:30 am. Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain inaugurated the extension work of Khan Jahan Ali Hall by laying the foundation stone. Honorable Vice-Chancellor spoke on the function as a chief guest. In his speech, he thanked and expressed his indebtedness to Honorable Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina MP for sanctioning a mega project to KUET for the expansion and development of infrastructures in KUET. He also expects cooperation and wholehearted support from everyone of this university to complete the project on time.

Director (Planning & Development), Prof. Dr. Kazi ABM Mohiuddin; Project Director, Prof. Dr. Abu Zakir Morshed; Assistant Provost of Khan Jahan Ali Hall, Dr. Mirza Mohd. Shahriar Maswood; Chief Engineer, A. B. M. Mamunur Rashid; Student of Khan Jahan Ali Hall, Walid Bin Rahman, among others, spoke at the inaugural ceremony. Teachers, Officers, Staffs and Students of KUET attended the ceremony.

Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) celebrated the Victory Day on December 16, 2019 by paying the utmost respect to the country’s most illustrious and heroic sons who were brutally assassinated by the Pakistani occupation forces and their collaborators in the nine-month long liberation war against Pakistan in 1971. KUET arranged a day-long program to observe the day in a befitting manner.

On 16 December, the national flag was hoisted in front of all important buildings at early in the morning. At 9.00 am on the same day, a drawing competition for children was held at the Student Welfare Center (SWC) to mark the Victory Day. At 9:30 am, “Gonosongeet” was held at the Premises of the Liberation sculpture “Durbar Bangla” at KUET Campus.

At 10.00 am, Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain placed floral wreaths on the Liberation Sculpture “Durbar Bangla” on behalf of the University. Later, KUET Teacher’s Association, Director (Students’ Welfare), KUET Officers Association, Fazlul Haque Hall, Lalan Shah Hall, Khanjahan Ali Hall, Dr. M. A. Rashid Hall, Rokeya Hall, Amar Ekushey Hall, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall, Karmokarta Samity (Up-gradation), Bangladesh Chattra League, Staff Association (3rd Class), Staff Association (4th Class), Master-roll Karmochary Samity, Officers & Staffs of different halls, Khulna Engineering University School, Unmesh Govt. Primary School placed floral wreaths on the Liberation Sculpture.

A friendly cricket match between Teacher and Student was held on the central playground of KUET at 3.00 pm. After Asr prayer, a Milad-Mahfil was arranged at the KUET central mosque to pray for the departed souls of the nation’s bravest sons. A discussion Meeting on the Victory Day 2019 and a cultural program were also held at the SWC at evening.

Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) observed the Martyred Intellectuals Day to commemorate those intellectuals who were assassinated deliberately by the Pakistan occupation forces and their local collaborators at the fag-end of the country’s Liberation War in 1971. To mark the day, a discussion meeting was held at the Student Welfare Center (SWC) on 14 December 2019 at 11 am. Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain was present as the Chief Guest while Acting Director (Students’ Welfare) Prof. Dr. Pintu Chandra Shill was presided over the event. Dean of Civil Engineering Faculty, Prof. Dr. Mohammad Abu Yousuf; Acting Dean of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Faculty, Prof. Dr. Mohammad Shaifur Rahman; Dean of Mechanical Engineering Faculty, Prof. Dr. Mohammad Ariful Islam were present as the Special Guests.

Registrar, G M Shahidul Alam; Director (Planning & Development), Prof. Dr. Kazi A B M Mohiuddin; Prof. Dr. Md. Rafizul Islam; President of Officers Association, Engr. Md. Anisur Rahman Bhuiyan; President of Karmokarta Samity (Up-gradation), G M Moniruzzaman; General Secretary of Karmochary Samity (3rd Class), Md. Imrul Islam; General Secretary of Karmachary Samity (4th Class), Md. Habibur Rahman took part in the discussion meeting. The event was represented by the Public Relations Officer, Monoj Kumar Majumder.

On 14 December, black-flag was hoisted at early in the morning atop all main buildings of the university. At 10:30 am, a Mourning Rally was held by the teachers, officers, staffs and students of KUET, which was led by the Honorable Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain. After Asr prayer, a Doa-Mahfil was held at the KUET central mosque to pray for the departed souls of the nation’s bravest and intellectual sons.

In the evening, a Candle Light Procession was also held in the campus with the participation of teachers, officers, staffs and students of KUET. At 06:30 pm, a drama was staged on the “Muktomoncho” of Student Welfare Center (SWC) by the students.

Construction of horizontal extension of Lalan Shah Hall has been inaugurated at KUET. Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain inaugurated the Horizontal extension work of Lalan Shah Hall by laying the foundation stone on 11 December 2019, at 10 am.

Director (Planning & Development), Prof. Dr. Kazi ABM Mohiuddin; Project Director, Prof. Dr. Abu Zakir Morshed; Provost of Lalan Shah Hall, Prof. Dr. Md. Abdullah Elias Akhter; Superintendent Engineer, Dr. Julfikar Hossain; Student of Lalan Shah Hall, Kamruzzaman Abdur Razzaq, among others, spoke at the inaugural ceremony. Teachers, Officers, Staffs and Students of KUET attended the ceremony.

The inauguration ceremony of Inter-Hall Football Tournament 2019 of KUET held on 19 October 2019 at 09:30 AM at the University central play ground. Honorable Vice Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain was present as the Chief Guest on the occasion. Director (Students Welfare), Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder presided over the inauguration ceremony. Among others Provosts, Assistant Provosts, Deputy Director (Students Welfare), Assistant Director (Students Welfare), Teachers, Officers, Staffs, students and viewers were present there. After the inauguration ceremony, the opening match of the tournament between Dr. M. A. Rashid Hall and Lalan Shah Hall started, which was ended with 0-0 results. It is to be noted that the football tournament will be held between the six residential halls of the male students of this university and the final match between two halls with highest point obtained in the group match will be held on 03 November 2019.

The inauguration ceremony of Intra-KUET Cultural Competition 2019 also held on 19 October 2019 at 04:00 PM at the Student Welfare Center (SWC) of KUET. Director (Students Welfare), Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder inaugurated the ceremony. This year competition includes Singing, Dancing, Debating, Acting (both single and in a group), Essay Writing etc. Students from the seven residential halls of this university will take part in the cultural competition.

The admission test for academic session 2019-2020 of 1st year Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSc Eng), Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning (BURP) and Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) course of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) held peacefully on 18 October 2019 from 09:30 AM to 12:30 PM. A total of 10,066 admission seekers from 12,348 eligible candidates for the admission test attended to the entry test for 1,065 seats in sixteen Departments of KUET under BSc Eng., BURP and BArch programs.

Honorable Vice Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain accompanied by the Dean of the Faculty of Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) and Chairman of admission test committee, Prof. Dr. Mohiuddin Ahmad visited the examination centers. The VC of KUET extended special thanks to all the members of admission test committee, teachers, officers, employees and students of KUET, admission seekers and their guardians, Journalists from print and electronic media and members of the law enforcing agencies for their cooperation to complete the admission test peacefully.

The result of the admission test will be published on November 06, 2019 in the KUET website (www.kuet.ac.bd) and notice board of the University.

"Dean's Award Giving Ceremony" for the academic sessions 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 organized by the Faculty of Civil Engineering, Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) was held on 02 October, 2019 at the Student Welfare Center (SWC). Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain was present as the Chief Guest on the occasion and distributed the Certificates of the Dean's Award among the students, who secured their positions in the Dean’s list for the academic sessions 2016-2017 and 2017-2018. Head, Dept. of Civil Engineering, Prof. Dr. Md. Shahjahan Ali; Head, Dept. of Urban and Regional Planning, Prof. Dr. Md. Mustafa Saroar; Head, Dept. of Building Engineering & Construction Management, Md. Ikramul Hoque; Head, Dept. of Architecture, Prof. Dr. Bayezid Ismail Choudhury were present as the Special Guests. Dean of the Faculty of Civil Engineering, Prof. Dr. Quazi Hamidul Bari presided over the function.

A three days long 'National Mechanical Festival Ignition 2019' was held at Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) on 26-28 September 2019. Department of Mechanical Engineering of KUET organized the festival.

The Prize giving Ceremony was held on 28 September at 06 PM. Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain was present as the Chief Guest in the ceremony. Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Prof. Dr. Mohammad Ariful Islam; Director (Students’ Welfare), Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder; Managing Director of West Zone Power Distribution Company Limited, Engr. Md. Shafique Uddin; Chief Marketing Officer of Niloy Motors Limited, Abu Aslam; Director (Eng.) of SincoS Engineers Limited, Naasik M. Akkas were present as special guests. Head of ME Department of KUET, Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia presided over the function. More than 500 students from 25 Universities of Bangladesh participated to the festival.

"Dean's Award Giving Ceremony" for academic sessions 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 organized by the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) was held on 11 September, 2019 at the Student Welfare Center (SWC). Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain was present as the Chief Guest on the occasion and distributed the Certificates of Dean’s Award among the students, who secured their positions in the Dean’s list for academic sessions 2016-2017 and 2017-2018. Head, Dept. of ME and Dept. of MTE, Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia; Head, Dept. of IEM, Dr. Kazi Arif-Uz-Zaman; Head, Dept. of LE, Dr. Md. Abul Hashem; Head, Dept. of TE, Mrs. Farhana Momotaz; Head, Dept. of ChE, Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder were present as the Special Guests. Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Prof. Dr. Mohammad Ariful Islam presided over the function.

A workshop on "Role, Responsibility and Ethical Principles of University Teachers" was held at Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) on 07 September, 2019 at the Distance Learning Theater. Dean of the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Honorable Acting Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Hamidul Bari was present as the Chief Guest in the inauguration ceremony of the workshop.

Prof. Dr. Bashudeb Chandra Ghosh, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE); Prof. Dr. A. N. M Mizanur Rahman, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Director of IQAC, Prof. Dr. K M Azharul Hasan were present as the distinguished speakers. Welcome speech was also delivered by the Director of IQAC, Prof. Dr. K M Azharul Hasan and the event was presented by the Additional Director of IQAC, Prof. Dr. Md. Mahbub Hasan. The workshop was organized for Lecturers of KUET.

The submission of online application for the first year Bachelor of (BSc) Engineering, Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning (BURP) and Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) courses admission of 2019-20 academic session of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) started on 04 September 2019. Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain inaugurated the online application submission at KUET meeting room at 10 AM. Among others, Chairman of the Admission Test committee for 2019-20 academic session and Dean of the Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Prof. Dr. Mohiuddin Ahmad; Registrar, G M Shahidul Alam; Departmental Heads, Members of the Admission Test committee for 2019-20 academic session, other teachers and officers related to the online registration were present in the function. The online application will continue till 17 September 2019. The list of qualified applicants of the admission test will be displayed on 03 October 2019 in the university website. The Admission Test will be held on 18 October (Friday) from 09:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

In the academic session 2019-20 of this year, a total number of 1065 students will be admitted in 16 Departments including 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), 30 seats for Energy Science and Engineering (ESE), 30 seats for Biomedical Engineering (BmE), 60 seats for Urban and Regional Planning (URP), 60 seats for Leather Engineering (LE), 60 Seats for Textile Engineering (TE), 60 seats for Building Engineering and Construction Management (BECM), 40 seats for Architecture (Arch), 60 seats for Materials Science and Engineering (MSE), 30 seats for Chemical Engineering (ChE), 30 seats for Mechatronics Engineering (MtE), with 5 seats reserved for the small ethnic group or inhabitants of Chittagong hill tracts.

Applicants are asked to collect necessary information about the process of online application and other relevant information about the KUET admission process from the university website (admission.kuet.ac.bd). For any query about online application and other information about the admission test, one may also contact through e-mail at “[email protected]” if they face any difficulty in the process.

Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) celebrated its 16th founding anniversary and the “University Day 2019” on September 01, 2019 through a series of colorful events. The Honorable Mayor of Khulna City Corporation, Al-Haj Talukder Abdul Khaleque inaugurated the day-long university day program as the Chief Guest by hoisting the National Flag and releasing the colorful balloons and the Pigeons; the Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain presided over the function and hoisted the university flag accompanied by all deans, institute directors, director (students’ welfare) and all heads of the department. Dean of the Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering and the Chairman of University Day 2019 Celebration Committee, Prof. Dr. Mohiuddin Ahmad delivered the welcome speech.

A grand rally was brought out by the students, teachers, officers and staffs of KUET. The rally paraded the University campus and Fulbarigate area with colorful banners, festoons and placards.

A discussion meeting was held in the Student Welfare Centre (SWC) of KUET. The Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain spoke as the chief guest at the function. Dean of the Faculty of Civil Engineering, Prof. Dr. Quazi Hamidul Bari; Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Prof. Dr. Mohammad Ariful Islam; Director (Students’ Welfare), Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder and Registrar, G M Shahidul Alam were present as the Special Guests. Dean of the Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering and the Chairman of “University Day 2019” Celebration Committee, Prof. Dr. Mohiuddin Ahmad presided over the function. Public Relations Officer, Monoj Kumar Majumder and Lecturer of the Department of Architecture, Muntaha Marzan Shetu represented the event. Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia; Vice-President of the Teachers' Association and Head of the Department of Urban and Regional Planning (URP), Prof. Dr. Md. Mustafa Saroar; General Secretary of the Teachers’ Association and Provost of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall, Prof. Dr. Pintu Chandra Shill; Vice-President of Officers Association, Engr. Hossain Mohammad Arshad; Member Secretary of Students Welfare Committee of KUET, Sadman Nahiyan Sezan; President of Officers Association (Up-gradation), G M Moniruzzaman; Secretary of Karmachari Samity (4th Class), Md. Imran Ali; Secretary of Bangabandhu Karmachari Parishad, Md. Imrul Islam took part in the discussion.

Innovative Projects & Poster Exhibition, presentation about KUET, Tree Plantation, Charity football match between Teachers and Students, Doa-Mahfil and Cultural events were also held to mark the day. The campus was also decorated with colorful lights, banners and festoons on the occasion.

The Freshers' Reception of '18 batch students of the Department of Chemical Engineering (ChE) of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) was held on 27 August, 2019. The Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Dean of Mechanical Engineering Faculty, Prof. Dr. Mohammad Ariful Islam and Director (Students’ Welfare), Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder were present as the Special Guests. Head of ChE Department, Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder presided over the function. The newly admitted students were welcomed in the Department of ChE with flowers at the reception ceremony.

A modernized gymnasium was inaugurated for the teachers, officers, students and staffs of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) by the Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain on 25 August 2019 at 5:30 P.M. at the Student Welfare Center (SWC).

Director (Students’ Welfare), Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder; Duputy Director (Students’ Welfare), Dr. Ismail Saifullah; a student from ’15 Batch of the Department of Building Engineering and Construction Management (BECM), Md. Osman Faruk and a student from ’18 Batch of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE), Md. Ratul Hasan spoke on the function. Teachers, Officers, Staffs and Students of KUET were present in the program.

A discussion meeting was held at Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) on August 19, 2019 at 3:30 P.M. at the Student Welfare Center (SWC) on the occasion of the 44th martyrdom anniversary of the greatest Bengali in thousand year, the Architect of Independent Bangladesh, Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the National Mourning day 2019. The Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain spoke as the chief guest at the function. He said, "If we want to give Bangabandhu the genuine respect and love, then the ideology of Bangabandhu will have to be cherished in our soul. He was always on the side of the oprresed. In just three years and eight months, a war-torn country stood on the pillars of its development by the effort of Bangabandhu. The Vice-Chancellor of KUET further said, "Bangabandhu dreamed of golden Bengal. We should work honestly to make this dream true. ” Director (Student’ Welfare) Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder presided over the function. Dean of Civil Engineering Faculty Prof. Dr. Quazi Hamidul Bari, Dean of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Faculty Prof. Dr. Mohiuddin Ahmad, Dean of Mechanical Engineering Faculty Prof. Dr. Mohammad Ariful Islam and Registrar G M Shahidul Alam was present as the Special Guest. Public Relations Officer Monoj Kumar Majumder represented the event. Head of Mechanical Engineering Department Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia, Vice-President of the Teachers' Association Prof. Dr. Md. Mustafa Saroar, General Secretary of the Teachers Association and Provost of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall Prof. Dr. Pintu Chandra Shill, Professor of Civil Engineering Department and Provost of Dr. M A Rashid Hall Prof. Dr. Sajal Kumar Adhikary, President of Officers Association Engr. Md. Anisur Rahman Bhuiyan, President of Officers Association (Up-gradation) G M Moniruzzaman, President of Karmachari Samity (3rd Class) Md. Mamunur Rashid Jewel, Secretary of Karmachari Samity (4th Class) Md. Imran Ali, President of Bangabandhu Karmachari Parishad Sonali Binte Sharif took part in the discussion. At the beginning of the program, one minute of silence was observed to respect and remember Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman among with the Martyrs assassinated on August 15, 1975.

Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) observed the 44th martyrdom anniversary of the greatest Bengali in thousand year, the Architect of Independent Bangladesh, Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the National Mourning Day on August 15, 2019 with due solemnity and the highest respect. Marking the day, early in the morning, the National Flag was flown at half-mast and black flag was flown at the administrative building, Vice-Chancellor’s Banglow and all the residential halls of student. At 9:00 AM, a drawing competition for the children was held at the Student Welfare Center (SWC) of KUET. Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain distributed the prizes among the winners of the drawing competition. At 10:30 AM, Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain paid homage to Bangabandhu by offering the Floral wreaths in front of the sculpture of Bangabandhu at the “Bangabandhu Square” on behalf of the University. Later, Teachers’ Association, Director (Students’ Welfare), Officers Association, 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 (Up-gradation), 3rd Class Employee Association, 4th Class Employee Association, Master Roll Employee Association, Bangabandhu Karmachary Parishad, Hall Staffs, Khulna Engineering University School placed the floral wreaths in front the sculpture of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at the “Bangabandhu Square”. After Asr prayer, a Doa and Milad Mahfil was arranged at the KUET central mosque for the departed soul of the Father of the Nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and his family members assassinated on 15 August, 1975.

Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) has celebrated the "Clean-Cleanliness day 2019" to create awareness and destroy the breeding grounds of Aedes mosquitoes responsible for spreading dengue. The program has been launched from 05 August at 10 A.M in front of the administrative building. Acting Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Mohiuddin Ahmad said, while inaugurating the programme, to build a dengue-free, clean and green campus. Dean of Mechanical Engineering (ME) Faculty Prof. Dr. Mohammad Ariful Islam, Head of ME Department Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia, Registrar G M Shahidul Alam, Librarian and President of Tree Development Committee Md. Akkas Uddin Pathan, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Rifat Sultana Shelley, Security Officer Md. Sadek Hossain Pramanik also spoke in this program. Teachers, Officers, Students and Staffs were present in the program.

Tree Plantation Week observed at KUET campus on 01 August, 2019.Honorable Vice-Chancellor of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain has said “To protect us from natural disasters, green fence should be established, so a large number of trees should be planted. Since there is a shortage of forest areas in our country at present, we should overcome the shortages of trees in order to survive well”. Tree Development Committee of KUET organized this program as a part of the government’s country-wide tree plantation movement. Honorable Vice-chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain was present in the inaugural ceremony as the Chief Guest and formally opened the function at 10 A.M. in font of the administrative building. To mark the day, a colorful procession was brought out from the administrative building that paraded the whole campus led by the Vice-Chancellor. Later, the Vice-Chancellor planted a tree in the campus. Librarian and also the President of the Tree Development Committee of KUET Md. Akkas Uddin Pathan presided over the function. Dean of Faculties, Director of Institutes, Head of Departments, Directors, Teachers, Officers, Students, Staffs of KUET also attended the program.

Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) has launched a weeklong campaign to destroy the breeding grounds of Aedes mosquitoes responsible for spreading dengue. The program has been launched from 30 July at 5 P.M at the Student Welfare Center (SWC) premise. Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain inaugurated the campaign and emphasized to build a dengue-free campus. Director (Students Welfare) Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder, President of University Students Welfare Committee Md. Abul Hasan Shovon, Member Secretary of University Students Welfare Committee Sadman Nahiyan Sezan gave their speeches in the campaign. The Welfare Committee arranged this campaign with the support of the Director (Students Welfare) office. Teachers, Officers, Students and Staffs of KUET were present in the campaign.

Inauguration Ceremony of Establishment of “Natural Language Processing Lab” in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) was held at KUET on 7 July at 11 a.m. This project was sponsored by Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority (BHTPA), Ministry of ICT. Hosne Ara Begum (Honorable Secretary), MD, Hi-Tech Park Authority, ICT Division was present as the Chief Guest. Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain was present as the Chair Person. Prof. Dr. Mohiuddin Ahmad, Dean, Faculty of EEE, KUET and A.N.M Safiqul Islam, PD, Hi-Tech Park Project, ICT Division were present as the Special Guests. Prof. Dr. Md. Aminul Haque Akhand, Head, Dept. of CSE, KUET was present as the Convener. Teachers and Officers of KUET were present in this event.

Workshop on "Uplifting University Outcomes with a Vision-Quality Education and Quality Research" was held at Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) on 03 July, 2019 at Distance Learning Theater. Dean of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Faculty and Acting Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Mohiuddin Ahmad was present as the Chief Guest in the inauguration ceremony of the workshop at 10 a.m. Dr. Rafiqul Islam, Principal and Director, Solar E. Technology International, Sydney, Australia was present as the distinguished speaker. Welcome speech was delivered by the Director of IQAC Prof. Dr. K M Azharul Hasan and the event was presented by the Additional Director of IQAC Prof. Dr. Md. Mahbub Hasan. Deans of Faculties, Directors of Institutes, Heads of Departments, Directors, Heads of Offices, other Teachers and Officers of KUET were present in the workshop.

Workshop on “Applications of Financial Management at Public Sector: Focus on University’s Financial Management” was held at Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) on 28-29 June, 2019 at Distance Learning Theater. Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain was present as the Chief Guest in the inauguration ceremony of the workshop on 28 June at 9 a.m. Md. Rezaul Karim Hawlader, Director(CC), Finance & Accounts division, University Grants Commission of Bangladesh was present as the distinguished speaker. Welcome speech was delivered by the Director of IQAC Prof. Dr. K M Azharul Hasan and the event was presented by the Additional Director of IQAC Prof. Dr. Md. Mahbub Hasan. Dean of Faculties, Director of Institutes, Head of Departments, Directors, Head of Offices, Teachers and Officers related to procurement management of KUET were present in the workshop.

Three new buses for the teachers, officers, students and staffs were inaugurated by the Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain on 27 June, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. During this time, he said that due to the addition of three new buses at the university's transport sector, the transportation crisis will be reduced to a great extent. Everyone must work from his position and the university will move forward towards the task of performing the duties, he added. Chairman of Transport Committee Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder, Director (Planning & Development) Prof. Dr. Kazi ABM Mohiuddin, Registrar G. M. Shahidul Alam, Member Secretary of Student Welfare Committee of KUET Sadman Nahiyan Sezan spoke on that occasion and the event was presented by the Public Relations Officer Monoj Kumar Majumder. Teachers, Officers, Staffs and Students of KUET were present in the function.

Workshop on "Procurement Management in Public Sector" was held at Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) on 22 June at 09:00 AM at Distance Learning Theater. Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain was present as the Chief Guest in the workshop. He said “If we have to ensure proper use of money from the law, then the development of the university will be possible. In the case of purchasing, the interest of the university should be seen in detail and quality can never be compromised. Khandker Ahsan Hossain, Joint Chief, General Economics Division, Planning Commission, was present as the distinguished speaker and technical session was conducted by him. Welcome speech was delivered by the Director of IQAC of KUET Prof. Dr. K M Azharul Hasan. Dean of Faculties, Director of Institutes, Head of Departments, Directors, Head of Offices, Teachers and Officers related to procurement management of KUET were present in the workshop.

On-site Workshop on BAETE Accreditation and Outcome Based Education was held at Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) on 20 June at 11:30 AM at Distance Learning Theater. Dean of Civil Engineering Faculty and Honorable Acting Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Quazi Hamidul Bari was present as the Chief Guest in the workshop. Dr. Sarwar Jahan Md. Yasin, Resource person, BAETE and Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) was present as the distinguished speaker.Welcome speech was delivered by the Director of IQAC of KUET Prof. Dr. K M Azharul Hasan. Faculty members of CE Faculties and IDM of KUET were present in the workshop.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Western Sydney University and Khulna University of Engineering & Technology Signed A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) had been signed on May 03, 2019 at the Western Sydney University, Australia between Western Sydney University (WSU), Australia and Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET), Bangladesh. Professor Barney Glover, Vice-Chancellor and President of Western Sydney University, Australia and Professor Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain, Vice-Chancellor of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology, Bangladesh signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The purpose of this Memorandum MoU is: Development of collaborative research projects; Organisation of joint academic and scientific activities, such as courses, conferences, seminars, symposia or lectures; Development of articulation arrangement and joint supervision of PhD; Exchange of academic staff for teaching and research activities; Exchange of PhD/HDR students to undertake study or participate in research programs and Exchange of scholarly properties and other information of common interest.

Workshop on Annual Performance Management: KUET Perspective held at Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) on 20 April, Saturday at 9:00 a.m. at Distance Learning Theater. Honorable Chairman of University Grants Commission of Bangladesh (UGC) Prof. Abdul Mannan was present as Chief Guest, where Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain was present as the Chair in the workshop. In his speech as Chief Guest Honorable Chairman of UGC Prof. Abdul Mannan Said, “We should carry on our country development progress by increasing our efficiency. The graduates and the researches of KUET will play important role to build better Bangladesh. We should always remember that we have liabilities to our common people of our country”. He added, “The government has increased the salary for the government employee more than double but still corruption is happening. The corruption is now a social diseases and it is swallowing us. We should change our behavior and mentality to stop it. For this reason everywhere we should need annual performance agreement and do our duties with full of morality and transparency”. Director of Private University Division of UGC Dr. Md. Fakhrul Islam, Director (CC) of RSP Division of UGC Md. Omar Faruque and Joint Secretary of Administrative Division of UGC Mr. Zafor Ahommad Jahanger were present as Special Guest in the workshop. Welcome speech was delivered by the Registrar of KUET G. M. Shahidul Alam and the event was presented by the Public Relations Officer Monoj Kumar Mojumder. Papers on “Annual Performance Agreement Management System”, “Key Performance Indicator”, “MandatoryStrategic Objectives: Tool for Ensuring Governance” and “Government PerformanceManagement System: Concepts & Contents” were presented by the Senior Assistant Secretary of Cabinet Division of UGC R H M Alaol Kabir, Director of Private University Division of UGC Dr. Md. Fakhrul Islam, RSP Division o UGC Md. Omar Faruque, Senior Assistant Director of UGC Mohammad Nazrul Islam respectively. Dean of Faculties, Director of Institutes, Head of Departments, Directors, Provost of Students’ Residential Halls, Professors, Head of Offices of KUET were present in the workshop.

Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) celebrated Pahela Baishakh, the Bengali New Year 1426 amid festivity on April 14, 2019. The whole university wore a festive dimension as the students of KUET installed stalls representing their respective halls for Baishakhi Fair with pure Bengali fashion build with straw and clay made beautiful huts. Very special "Panta" (watery rice) with green chilies, sort of native and indigenous cakes etc were the main attractions in the fair. Celebration started in the early morning with Tagor's enchanting melody song "Esho hey Baishakh esho esho" at the Central Play Ground. At 10 a.m. a grand colorful procession (Mongol Shovajatra) to mark the Pahela Baishakh started and went round the whole University campus and Fulbarigate area led by the Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain with the participants of traditional attire wearing multi-coloured masks, palanquins etc. Cultural programmes, snake-charming, kite flying, cock fight, kabadi etc were also the day long native attractions of the day. Prize given ceremony also held in the evening. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain attended all the programmes. In a short speech Vice-Chancellor said, Pahela Baishakh is deeply rooted in our heritage and we are proud of it. May the Bengali New Year bring message of joy for all and unite all to build a prosperous nation, he added. Students, Teachers, Officers and Staff of the university enjoyed the day long festival. Teachers Association and Officers Association of KUET also arranged different kinds of programs to mark the day.

Inter-University Chess Competition 2019 held at KUET on 28-30 March, 2019. Dhaka University ran out as Champion of this tournament. A total of nine teams battled for the trophy with the games being played in Swiss League system. Jagannath University and Jahangirnagar University ran out as runners-up and second runners-up respectively in this tournament. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain distributed prizes among the winners in the prize giving ceremony which was held on 30 March in the evening. This event was presided over by the Director (Student Welfare) Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder. Deputy Director of (Student Welfare) Dr. Ismail Saifullah, Joint-Secretery of Bangladesh Chess Federation Masudur Rahman Mollick, Deputy Director of Physical Education Center of Dhaka Universiy Md. Jalal Uddin, Assistant Director (Physical) of KUET Md Helal Fakir, Manager of the Teams, Sayed Atai Rabbi delivered speech in the occasion. This event was presented by the Public Relations Officer of KUET Monoj Kumar Mojumder. Total 45 players Including 5 players in one team attended this tournament from Dhaka University, Rajshahi University, Jahangirnagar University, Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology, Khulna University, Noakhali Science and Engineering University, Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science & Technology University, Jagannath University and Khulna University of Engineering & Technology. It is mentioned that, the Management Meeting was held on 28 March in the evening and the tournament inaugurated by the VC of KUET Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain was held on 29 March in the morning.

Inter Hall Cricket Tournament 2018-19 held at KUET. On 29 March, in the final match of the tournament, Amar Ekushey Hall got the honor of champion defeating Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall by 2 wickets. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall got the award of runner-up trophy. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain was present in the final match of the tournament as the chief guest. He enjoyed the final match and awarded the champion trophy, runner-up trophy, prize of individual players, man of the matches, man of the final, best wicket taker and highest run achiever. Tonoy from the winner team was selected for the man of the final and Partho Adhikari and Shihab from the Fazlul Haque Hall were selected for the Man of the Tournament and Best Emerging Player respectively. Director (Students’ Welfare) Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder presided over the prize given ceremony. Among others Provost of Amar Ekushey Hall Prof. Dr. Md. Abdul Motin, Provost of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall Prof. Dr. Pintu Chandra Shill, Captain and manager of Amar Ekushey Hall Md. Fazlul Bari and Hridoy Chandra Pal, Captain and manager of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall Md. Shamsuzzaman Samu and Durjoy spoke in the prize giving ceremony. Teachers, Officers, Staffs, viewers and students were present in the tournament and the prize giving ceremony. It is Mentioned that, the inauguration ceremony and first match of this cricket tournament was held on 22 February, 2019.

Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) celebrated Independence & National day of Bangladesh on March 26, 2019 by paying respect to the country’s most illustrious sons who were brutally killed by the Pakistani occupation forces and their collaborators in the nine-month bloody war with Pakistan in 1971. On 26 March, early in the morning the national flag was hoisted atop all important buildings in the campus. At 8:45 “Gonosangit” was performed by the KUET students in front of the Liberation War Sculpture ‘Durbar Bangla’. At 9:30 a.m on behalf of the University Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain, placed floral wreaths in front of the Liberation War Sculpture ‘Durbar Bangla’. Later, Teachers Association, Director (Students’ Welfare), Officers Association, Provosts and students of different Halls, Karmokarta Samity (Up-gradation), Karmachari Samiti (3rd Class), Karmachari Samiti (4th Class), Khulna Engineering University School (Secondary & Primary), Unmesh Govt. Primary School, Master-roll Karmachari Samiti, Bangabandhu Karmachari Parishad, Hall Karmachari of KUET placed floral wreaths at the memorial. Later, a drawing competition for children was held at the SWC. VC of KUET distributed prizes among the winners of drawing competition as the Chief Guest. After Asr prayer a milad-mahfil was arranged at the KUET central mosque to pray for the departed souls of the Nation’s bravest sons. Later, at 07.00 p.m. a discussion meeting & cultural programmes related to independence day was held at the SWC. In addition, On 25 March, at 07.00 p.m. teachers, students, officers and employees of KUET gathered and brought out a procession of candle light led by the VC of KUET to commemorate March 25, 1971, the darkest night in the history of Bangladesh.

The Freshers' Reception of '18 batch and Farewell Ceremony of '14 batch of students of Khan Jahan Ali Hall of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) were held on 20 March, 2019. The Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Director (Students’ Welfare) Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder was present as the Special Guest. Provost of Khan Jahan Ali Hall Prof. Dr. Md. Jahir Uddin presided over the function. At the ceremony freshers' students were received with flowers and crests were handed over to the outgoing students by the guests.

The Freshers' Reception of '18 batch and Farewell Ceremony of '14 batch of students of Civil Engineering (CE) Department of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) were held on 19 March, 2019. The Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Dean of Civil Engineering Faculty Prof. Dr. Quazi Hamidul Bari and Director (Students’ Welfare) Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder were present as the Special Guests. Head (Acting) of CE Department Prof. Dr. S. M. Moniruzzaman presided over the function. At the ceremony fresh students were received with flowers and crests were handed over the outgoing students by the guests.

The Freshers' Reception of '18 batch and Farewell Ceremony of '14 batch of students of Fazlul Haque Hall of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) was held on 18 March, 2019. The Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Director (Students’ Welfare) Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder was present as the Special Guest. Provost of Fazlul Haque Hall Dr. Md. Habibur Rahman presided over the function. At the ceremony fresh students were received with flowers and crests were handed over to the outgoing students by the guests.

The Freshers' Reception of '18 batch and Farewell Ceremony of '14 batch of students of Biomedical Engineering (BME) Department of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) were held on 18 March, 2019. The Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Dean of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Faculty Prof. Dr. Mohiuddin Ahmad, Head of BME Department Dr. Muhammad Muinul Islam and Director (Students’ Welfare) Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder were present as the Special Guests. President of BME Association Debasish Kumar Saha presided over the function. At the ceremony fresh students were received with flowers and crests were handed over the outgoing students by the guests.

With solemn respect the birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and National Children Day 2019 was observed at KUET. On 17 March at 9:00 a.m. on behalf of the University Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain placed floral wreath in front of the portrait of the father of the nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at Bangabandhu Square in Campus. Later, Teachers Association, Director (Students’ Welfare), Officers Association, Provosts and students of different Halls, Chattra Leage, Up-gradation Karmokarta Shomity, Karmachari Shomity (3rd Class), Karmachari Shomity (4th Class), KUET School, Master-roll Karmachary Shomity, Bangabandhu Karmachari Parishad, Hall Kormochari placed floral wreath. Moreover, Hon’ble VC of KUET Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain celebrated the occasion with birthday cakes which was arranged separately by the Bangladesh Chattra Leage, KUET Branch, Karmachari Shomity (3rd Class), Karmachari Shomity (4th Class) and Bangabandhu Karmachari Parishad. At 09:30 a.m. a discussion meeting was held at the Student Welfare Centre. Hon’ble VC of KUET Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain was present as the Chief Guest when Director (Students’ Welfare) Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder presided over the meeting. Dean of CE Faculty Prof. Dr. Quazi Hamidul Bari, Dean of EEE Faculty Prof. Dr. Mohiuddin Ahmad, Dean of ME Faculty Prof. Dr. Mohammad Ariful Islam delivered speech as the Special Guests. Vice-President of Teachers Association and Head of URP Department Prof. Dr. Md. Mustafa Saroar, Secretary of Teachers Association and Provost of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall Prof. Dr. Pintu Chandra Shill, President of Officers Association Engr. Md. Anisur Rahman Bhuiyan, Head Master of Khulna Engineering University School Ayesha Siddiqa, General Secretary of Bangladesh Chattra Leage, KUET Branch and also Member Secretary of Student Welfare Committee of KUET Sadman Nahiyan Sezan, President of Karmachari Shomity (3rd Class) Md. Mamunur Rashid Jweel, President of Karmachari Shomity (4th Class) Md. Imran Ali Roni and President of Bangabandhu Karmachari Parishad Sonali Binte Shorif also delivered speech there. Public Relations Officer Monoj Kumar Majumder was anchoring the session. Later, cultural program was also performed with the organized of Khulna Engineering University School (Primary & Intermediate) and Unmesh Govt. Primary School. Moreover, Hon’ble VC of KUET Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain distributed prizes among the winners of the Composition Writing, Drawing Competition, Good Hand Writing, Extempore Speech, Biography of Banganandhu etc. At 8:45 a.m. teachers and students of the schools also gathered and brought out a colorful procession led by the Hon’ble VC of KUET Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain. After Asr prayer a milad-mahfil was arranged at the KUET central mosque for the salvation the departed soul of the father of the nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

The Freshers' Reception of '18 batch and Farewell Ceremony of '14 batch of students of Amar Ekushey Hall of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) were held on 14 March, 2019. The Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Director (Students' Welfare) Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder was present as the Special Guest. Provost of Amar Ekushey Hall Prof. Dr. Md. Abdul Motin presided over the function. At the ceremony fresh students were received with flowers and crest was handed over to the outgoing students by the guests. Moreover, Prize Giving Ceremony of the Inter-Hall Sports Competition of Amar Ekushey Hall was also held at the same time. The Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain distributed prizes among the winners of the competition.

The Freshers' Reception of '18 batch and Farewell Ceremony of '14 batch of students of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) were held on 14 March, 2019. The Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Director (Students’ Welfare) Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder was present as the Special Guest. Provost of Fazlul Haque Hall Prof. Dr. Pintu Chandra Shill presided over the function. At the ceremony freshers' students were received with flowers and crest was handed over to the outgoing students by the guests.

The Freshers' Reception of '18 batch and Farewell Ceremony of '14 batch of students of Mechanical Engineering (ME) Department of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) were held on 13 March, 2019. The Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Managing Director of West Zone Power Distribution Company Engr. Md. Shafik Uddin, Dean of ME Faculty Prof. Dr. Mohammad Ariful Islam and Director (Students’ Welfare) Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder, Professor of ME Department Prof. Dr. Khandkar Aftab Hossain were present as the Special Guests. Head of ME Department Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia presided over the function. At the ceremony fresh students were received with flowers and crests were handed over to the outgoing students by the guests.

Annual Sports Competition 2018 successfully held at KUET. The Hon’ble State Minister Begum Monnujan Sufian, Ministry of Labour and Employment of the People's Republic of Bangladesh was present as the Chief Guest. She distributed prizes among the winners at the Closing and Prize Giving Ceremony held on 08 March 2019 at 4:30 PM. She said in her speech “If we are unable to build a nation with information technology, we can not pay the liability of our freedom fighters. If we are united, we will be able to build a developed and enriched country. The people with sound body and mind can move forward the country and sports is very important for this. Students should take responsibilities to build a developed country with concentration on their academic study. The success will come if the destination is fixed by heart”. The Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain presided over the event. He said, “Sports can ensure the brotherhood mentality among the students which can make the nation developed in future. Students should take part in sports and their academic studies simultaneously”. He also expressed his joy after watching the students enthusiastic manner at the competition. Director (Student Welfare) Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder, The President and The Secretary of Students Welfare Committee of KUET Md. Abul Hasan Shovon and Sadman Nahiyan Sezan delivered speech in the function. Dean of Faculties, Head of Departments, Directors, Provosts and Assistant Provosts of different Halls, Teachers, Officers, Students and Staff were present at the event. Before that, Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain inaugurated the function hoisting the national flag, releasing of pigeons and color balloons in the morning at 9:00 a.m. at the play ground. Noted that, Total 38 events had been held from the 27 February, 2019 in this competition. From the male students Md. Tomirul Islam and from the female students Tanzila Parvin Ami became champion in the personal event. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall and Amar Ekushey Hall jointly won the championship trophy and Lalan Shah Hall won the runner-up trophy.

The Farewell Ceremony of '14 batch students of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) Department of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) was held on 07 March, 2019 at the Student Welfare Center at 5:30 PM. The Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. General Manager of Khulna Power Company Limited Md. Rezaul Ahsan, Dean (Acting) of EEE Faculty Prof. Dr. K.M.Azharul Hasan, Head of EEE Department Prof. Dr. Md. Rafiqul Islam, Director (Students’ Welfare) Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder were present as the Special Guests. President of EEE Association Prof. Dr. Mohammad Shaifur Rahman presided over the function. At the ceremony crest was handed over to the outgoing students by the guests.

The Farewell Ceremony of '14 batch students of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) was held at Rokeya Hall on 06 March, 2019 in the evening. The Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Director (Students’ Welfare) Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder was present as the Special Guest. Provost of Rokeya Hall Prof. Dr. Mohammad Abu Yousuf presided over the function. At the ceremony crest was handed over to the outgoing students by the guests.

The Freshers' Reception of '18 batch and Farewell Ceremony of '14 batch of students of Dr. M A Rashid Hall of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) was held on 06 March, 2019 at the Student Welfare Center at 5:30 PM. The Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Director (Students’ Welfare) Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder was present as the Special Guest. Provost of Dr. M A Rashid Hall Dr. Sajal Kumar Adhikary presided over the function. At the ceremony freshers' students were received with flowers and crest was handed over to the outgoing students by the guests.

The Freshers' Reception of '18 batch and Farewell Ceremony of '14 batch of students of Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) Department of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) was held on 05 March, 2019 at the Student Welfare Center at 5:30 PM. The Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Head of ECE Department Prof. Dr. A.B.M. Aowlad Hossain and Director (Students’ Welfare) Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder were present as the Special Guests. President of ECE Association Prof. Dr. Monir Hossen presided over the function. At the ceremony freshers' students were received with flowers and crest handed over the outgoing students by the guests.

Professor from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Dr. Guang-Hao (GH) CHEN visited KUET. On 03 March at 3:00 PM the Professor met Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain. There also a meeting was held at the Vice-Chancellor office of this University. Former Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir, Dean of Civil Engineering Faculty, and Director of Institute of Disaster Management (IDM) Prof. Dr. Quazi Hamidul Bari, Head of Chemical Engineering Department Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder, Registrar G M Shahidul Alam were present there. Before, at 10:00 AM Prof. Dr. Guang-Hao (GH) CHEN visited the IDM. Former Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir, Head of URP Department Prof. Dr. Md. Mustafa Saroar, Director (Planning & Development) Prof. Dr. Kazi A B M Mohiuddin, Professor of CE Department Prof. Dr. Khondoker Mahbub Hassan and Faculty members of IDM were present there. Mentioned that Professor from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Dr. Guang-Hao (GH) CHEN came here to evaluate for launching MSC in Sanitation course at IDM in KUET.

BUILTECH Fest 3.0 is a building engineering, construction engineering and management based contest which was arranged by Department of Building Engineering and Construction Management (BECM) of KUET. This event was held on 28 February-01 March, 2019 at KUET in order to enhance the creativity and capability of the students in this sector all over the country. This event was inaugurated by the Chief Guest, Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain on 28 February at 3.30 PM at the Student Welfare Centre. Former Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir, Dean (Acting) of Civil Engineering Faculty Prof. Dr. Khondoker Mahbub Hasan and Additional Chief Engineer of PWD Khulna Zone Engr. Prodip Kumar Bosh were present as special guests. Head of BECM Department, Md. Ikramul Hoque presided over the function. Assistant Professor of BECM Department and also Secretary of this fest Md. Hamidul Islam delivered welcome speech. On 01 march Friday, at the Closing Ceremony of this Fest, Director of Students Welfare Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder distributed prize as the Chief Guest of the event among the winers participated in Cad Contest, Mechanics Mania, Management Mastermind, Case Study, Photography Contest and Poster Presentation. Students from Countrywide various Departments of the Universities such as Building Engineering, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, URP and Architecture participated in this fest.

Two days long (23-24 February 2019) 6th International conference on Integrated Solid Waste & Faecal Sludge Management in South-Asian Countries WasteSafe 2019 successfully held at KUET. The experts, participates at the conference expressed their hope highly that this conference will bring new horizon in solid waste & faecal sludge management sectors in the developing countries. KUET, Bauhaus University Weimer Germany, University of Padova, Italy and International Waste Working Group (IWWG) jointly organized the conference aiming to exchange views and experiences at international level and to understand solid waste and faecal sludge management concept. This conference was sponsored by the UGC, SNV, WaterAid, Seven Rings Cement, Practical Action and China Geo-Engineering Corporation.

Hon’ble Mayor of Khulna City Corporation Talukder Abdul Khaleque inaugurated the conference as the Chief Guest on 23 February Saturday at 9:00 AM. Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir, Chair, WasteSafe 2017 International Conference and former Vice-Chancellor of KUET, delivered his welcome speech and presided over the function. Acting Vice-Chancellor and Dean of CE Faculty Prof. Dr. Quazi Hamidul Bari was addressed as the Chief Patron, Theme Paper presented by the Prof. Raffaello Cossu, University of Padova, Italy entitled as “Closing the Lopes of Waste Management Strategy”. Mehrab Ul Goni, Practical Action Bangladesh and Dr. Md. Liakath Ali, WaterAid Bangladesh were addressed on behalf of the strategic partners. Prof. Eckhard Kraft and Prof. Liz Bachhuber, Bauhaus University Weimar, Germany were addressed as the Co-organizers. This time on behalf of Special Guest Mr. Jason Mitchell Belanger, Country Director, SNV Bangladesh, his written speech was also read out by his representative. After inaugural session the exhibition on “The Art Work from BUW” was opened for “100 yrs. Celebration of Bauhaus University Weimar” at KUET Archive, Ground Floor of SWC. Waste experts from different countries including Bangladesh, Germany, Italy, India, Nepal, and Zimbabwe were participated in this conference. Conference Dinner and an attractive cultural program were also held in a local hotel in the evening of 1st day of conference. A total number of 77 technical papers including 3 Key-note Session, 3 key-note papers, 1 theme paper were presented in 12 parallel technical session, where research scholars, experts, engineers, professionals of related field exchange views among themselves. This time ‘WasteSafe Lifetime Achievement Award 2019” given to Prof. Raffaello Cossu of Itraly. Dr. M. Harunur Rashid’s best paper awards were given to the three authors from Bangladesh, Italy and Nepal. Best Innovation also handed over to a researcher from Bangladesh.

On February 24 at 6:00 PM. the closing session of the conference was held at the SWC of KUET. Prof. Raffaello Cossu, University of Padova, Italy; Prof. Eckhard Kraft and Prof. Liz Bachhuber, Bauhaus University Weimar, Germany; Dr. Nawa Raj Khatiwada, Academician and Waste Management Expert, Nepal, Professor Dr. Quazi Hamidul Bari of CE Department of KUET were delivered their speech. Dr. Kazi A.B.M. Mohiuddin of KUET declared the names of the recipient of Best Innovation award. Chair of the conference Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir and former Vice-Chancellor of KUET presided over the event. On behalf of the organizer he gratefully recalled the supports and thanked all for the successful end of this conference. He also declared the next 7th Conference of WasteSafe 2021, that will be held on 27-28 February 2021 while Bangladesh celebrates it 50 years Anniversary of the Independence. Before this conference, the first, second, third, fourth and fifth conference were successfully held in the same place, respectively, in the year of 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015 and 2017.

The inauguration ceremony of Inter Hall Cricket Tournament 2019 of KUET held on 22 February at 02:00 PM at the University central play ground. Dean of Civil Engineering Department and Vice-Chancellor (Acting) Prof. Dr. Quazi Hamidul Bari was present as the Chief Guest. Director of Students Welfare Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder presided over the event. Among others Provosts, Assistant Provosts, Assistant Director of Students Welfare, Teachers, Officers, Staffs, viewers and students were present there. After inauguration ceremony the first match of the tournament was held between Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall and A. K. Fazlul Haque Hall. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall won by 5 wickets. Mentioned that, the matches of the tournament will be held between the six residential Halls of the male students of this university and the final match will be held on 26 March 2019.

Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) observed Shaheed Dibash & International Mother Language Day 2019 remembering the supreme sacrifices of the valiant sons of the soil who fought for establishing rights of the mother tongue in 1952. At 09:00 PM on 20 February, cultural program was held at in front of KUET central Shaheed Meenar. On 21 February, 12:01 AM Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain offered floral wreaths on KUET Central Shaheed Meenar on behalf of the University. Later Teachers’ Association, Director (Students Welfare), Visiting Professors and Students from Germany, Italy, India and Zimbabwe, Officers Association, Provosts and students of different Halls (A.K.Fazlul Haque Hall, Lalan Shah Hall, Khan Jahan Ali Hall, Dr. M.A.Rashid Hall, Rokeya Hall, Amar Ekushey Hall, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall), Additional DIG of Police Training Center, Khulna, Commanding Officer of 3rd Armed Police Battalion, Khulna, Bangladesh Chattra League, KUET, Bangabandhu Engineers Association of KUET, 3rd Class Karmachari Samiti, 4th class Karmachari Samiti, Master role Karmachari Samiti, Bangabandhu Karmachari Parishad, Recitation Organization Shore-Oa, KUET Theater, Drupodi Dancer Association of KUET, Larger Kushtia Ochin Pakhi Association, ESE Association, Hall Karmachari, Notordem College Association of KUET, OKS, Notre dame Association, Voluntary Blood Donation Society of KUET (DREAM) and other organizations, Educational Institutions placed floral wreaths at the memorial. On 21 February morning, Black flags were hoisted and the national flag was half hoisted atop all important buildings in the campus. At 09:00 AM, a drawing competition for children was held at the university Student Welfare Centre. VC of KUET Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain was present as the chief guest and distributed prize among the winners. Later Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain took part in the discussion meeting as Chief Guest where Director (Student Welfare) Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder presided over the program. Dean of CE Faculty Prof. Dr. Quazi Hamidul Bari and Dean of EEE Faculty Prof. Dr. Mohiuddin Ahmad were present as the special guests. Among others General Secretary of Teachers Association Prof. Dr. Pintu Candra Shill, Registrar G M Shahidul Alam, Professor of CE Department Dr. Md. Rafizul Islam, President of Officers Association Engr. Md. Anisur Rahman Bhuiyan, President of 3rd Class Karmachary Samiti Md. Mamunur Rashid Jewel, President of Bangabandhu Karmachari Parishad Sonali Binte Sharif were delivered speech in the discussion meeting. After Asr prayer a Milad-Mahfil was held at the KUET Central Mosque for the peace of the departed souls of the martyrs and also peace and happiness for the country and nation.

Newly elected Executive Committee of Teachers Association of KUET placed wreaths on Mausoleum of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at Tungipara on 16 February, 2019. Special prayer was held for seeking eternal peace for Bangabandhu and the other martyrs of August 15, 1975. KUET Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain was present there. Vice-President of Teachers Association Prof. Dr. Md Mustafa Sarwar, General Secretary Prof. Dr. Pintu Chandra Shill, Assistant General Secretary Dr. Md. Abdul Hasib, Sports Secretary Dr. Md. Ashraful Alom, Cultural Secretary Abu-Hena Mostofa Kamal, From the members Prof. Dr. Abdul Motin, Prof. Dr. M. M. Touhid Hossain, Prof. Dr. Sk. Md. Masudul Ahsan, Dr. Md. Elias Uddin and other teachers were present there.

Dr. M A Rashid Hall of KUET celebrated Annual Dinner on 14 February in the evening. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Provost of Dr. M A Rashid Hall Prof. Dr. Sajal Kumar Adhikary presided over the function. Director (Student Welfare) Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekhar Sikder was present as Special Guest. Among others provost and assistant provost from other halls, Teachers, Officers, Assistant Provosts and residential students of Dr. M A Rashid Hall of KUET attended the function.

Lalon Shah hall of KUET celebrated Prize Giving Ceremony, Cultural Program and Annual Dinner on 13 February, Wednesday in the evening. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Provost of Lalon Shah Hall Prof. Dr. Md. Abdullah Elias Akhter presided over the function. Director (Student Welfare) Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekhar Sikder was present as special guest. Among others provost and assistant provost from others hall, Teachers, Officers, Assistant Provosts and residential students of Lalon Shah Hall of KUET attend the function.

Amar Ekushey Hall of KUET celebrated Annual Dinner on 12 February in the evening. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Provost of Amar Ekushey Hall Prof. Dr. Md. Abdul Matin presided over the function. Director (Student Welfare) Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekhar Sikder was present as Special Guest. Among others provost and assistant provost from other halls, Teachers, Officers, Assistant Provosts and residential students of Amar Ekushey Hall of KUET attended the function.

Vice-Chancellor of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain inaugurated the horizontal expansion of Civil Engineering Building on February 11, 2019 at 10 am. In a short speech VC thanked Hon’ble Prime Minister, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Education, UGC and all concern related to this project. Head of the Civil Engineering Department Prof. Dr. Md. Shahjahan Ali, Director (P & D) Prof. Dr. Kazi A. B. M. Mohiuddin, Director of this project Md. Anisur Rahman Bhuiyan, Chief Engineer A B M Mamunur Rashid spoke on the occasion. Superintendent Engineer Dr. Md. Julfikar Hossain presented the function. Other Students, teachers, Officers and Staffs were also present in the function.

Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) celebrated Saraswati Puja, one of the religious festivals of the Hindu community on 10 February 2019, with traditional gaiety, religious fervor and spirit of pursuit of art and knowledge which goddess Saraswati provides. The Hindus worship Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, music, art and culture, on the Vasant Panchami day with pomp every year mostly in educational institutions, where the students seek the blessings of goddess Saraswati. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain, Vice-Chancellor of North Western University Prof. Dr. Tarapada Bhowmick, Head of Chemical Engineering Department Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder, Head of Mechanical Engineering Department Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia, Assistant Professor of Industrial Engineering and Management Department Subrata Talapatra, President of Puja Udjapon Committee Prof. Dr. Pintu Chandra Shill and Treasurer of Puja Udjapon Committee Rajan Kumar Raha, Teachers, Students, Officers, Staffs were present there.

Two day long Annual Sports & Cultural Competition was held at Khulna Engineering University School & Unmesh Govt. Primary School of KUET on February 08 and 09 at the school premises. Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain, VC of KUET inaugurated the annual sports on 08 February in the morning as the Chief Guest. On 09 February, the final day of the sports, VC of KUET Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain distributed Prizes among the winners and enjoyed a brief cultural program played by the students of the school. Niva Rani Pathok, Deputy Director, Intermediate and Higher Education, Khulna Region, was present as Special Guest. Headmaster of Khulna Engineering University School Ayesha Siddika was presided over the function. Among others Professors of Civil Engineering Department Dr. S.M.Moniruzzaman and Dr. Md. Rafizul Islam, Head Master (in-charge) of Khulna Engineering University School Saida Parveen, Head Master of Unmesh Govt. Primary School Md. Akbar Hossain Sarder, teachers, students of the schools, guardians were present in the function and enjoyed the sports and cultural competition.

"On-site Workshop on BAETE Accreditation and Outcome Based Education" organized by the Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) was held on 31st January, 2019 at 09:00 AM. Dean of Civil Engineering Faculty and Acting Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Quazi Hamidul Bari was present as the Chief Guest in the inaugural session. Director of IQAC Prof. Dr. K. M. Azharul Hasan delivered welcome speech and anchored the session. Dr. Anisul Haque, Resource person, BAETE and Professor, Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering, East West University was present as the distinguished speaker. Dean of the Faculties, Director of the Institutes, Head of the Departments, Directors and Professors, Associate Professors, Assistant Professors of EEE Faculty of KUET took part in the workshop.

SSC examinees 2019 of Khulna Engineering University School were given farewell through a Doa program. The event took place at the school premises on January 27 at 11 am. Respected Vice-Chancellor of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain was present as a Chief Guest on that event. Professor of Civil Engineering Department Dr. S M Moniruzzaman and Chief Engineer A B M Mamunur Rashid of KUET were present as the Special Guests. Head Master of the Khulna Engineering University School Ayesha Siddiqa was presided over the event. Assistant Head Master Md. Jahidur Islam and Assistant Teacher Talebur Rahman Rakib of the school delivered speech in the function. Teachers, guardians, SSC examinees, students of the school were present in the event.

The Orientation Program of the newly admitted 1st year Bsc Eng, BURP and BArch students of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) for the Session of 2018-2019 was held on January 24, 2019 at the student welfare centre of the university. The students and their guardians were informed about the academic procedures, rules and regulations including registration, examination systems, other academic matters, disciplines and co-curricular activities. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain told in his speech, "Students must acuire knowledge through higher education and take responsibility to provide better future for mass people. You have already arrived in front of an immense storehouse of science and technology. You shouldn’t deviate from the prime aim and goal of education. You have to be mentally prepared to obtain degree in time from this session jam free University. You should setup you mind to serve the nation in the future by the best use of your merit, because the cost of your education expenses have been provided by the taxes paid by the general people”. Newly admitted students of undergraduate course for the Session 2018-2019 were also introduced by the respective Dean of Faculties, Prof. Dr. Quazi Hamidul Bari, Dean of Civil Engineering Faculty; Prof. Dr. Mohammad Ariful Islam, Dean of Mechanical Engineering Faculty; Prof. Dr. Mohiddin Ahmad, Dean of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Faculty in the function. Director (Students’ Welfare) Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder spoke particularly on the rules and regulations matter and G M Shahidul Alam, Registrar, also delivered the welcome speech. Public Relations Officer Monoj Kumar Majumder was anchoring the program. Institute Directors, Heads, Directors, Provosts, Teachers, High Officials, freshers’ students and their Guardians were present in the function. At the end of the inaugural ceremony of the orientation program, different activities such as Blood Grouping activities organized by the KUET Voluntary Blood Donation Society “Dreams”, Activities of BNCC and "No Drugs, No Ragging, No Smoking, No Waste Littering" was observed by the Vice-Chancellor. It can be mentioned that 1065 students are admitted into 16 departments under 3 faculties of KUET in this year.

In the new year, new books for the students of class one to nine "Textbook Festival 2019" as a part of countrywide free textbooks distribution program held at the Schools of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) on 01 January, 2019 at 9:30 am. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain distributed new free textbook among the students as the Chief Guest. He thanked and expressed his gratitude to the Hon'ble Prime Minister of the People's Republic of Bangladesh and related ministry for countrywide handed over new textbooks to the students at the first day of the new year. Professor of Physics Department Dr. Jolly Sultana, Professor of Civil Engineering Department Dr. S M Moniruzzaman, Registrar G M Shahidul Alam, Chief Engineer A B M Mamunur Rashid of KUET were present there as special guest. Among others Ayesha Siddiqa, Headmaster of Khulna Engineering University School, Md. Akbar Hossain Sarder, Headmaster of Unmesh Govt. Primary School, Saida Parveen, Headmaster (In-Charge) of Khulna Engineering University School (Primary), teachers, students, guardians and others were also present at the occasion.

Being continually elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) in the 11th National Parliamentary Election from the seat of Khulna-3, Begum Monnuzan Sufian, MP was given floral greetings by KUET Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain on 31 December, 2018 in the evening. This time former VC of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir, Director (Students’ Welfare) Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Shikder, President of Teachers Association Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia, President of Officers Association Engr. Md. Anisur Rahman Bhuyan and other teachers, officers were present there. In this time Teachers Association and Officers Association were separately given floral greetings.

Two days long 5th International Conference on Mechanical, Industrial and Energy Engineering (ICMIEE-2018) was held at Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) on 23-24 December, 2018. Faculty of Mechanical Engineering of KUET organized the conference with the objective of ICMIEE to present the latest researches and results of scientists (Preferred students, PhD students, Post Graduate students, Faculties and Researchers). On 23 December at 09:45 a.m. in the Inaugural Session Chairman of the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh (UGC) Prof. Abdul Mannan was addressed as the Chief Guest. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain was addressed as the Chief Patron. Welcome Speech was delivered by the Chairman of ICMIEE 2018 Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder and Vote of Thanks was delivered by the Secretary of ICMIEE 2018 Prof. Dr. Md. Shahidul Islam. After inaugural session, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Mustafizur Rahman, Chair, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Wichita State University USA and Prof. Dr. Firoz Alam, School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia presented the Keynote Speech. Approximately 200 eminent scientists, engineers, researchers and scholars from different universities from home and abroad including India, China, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Japan, the United Kingdom, the USA participated in the conference. A total number of 124 technical papers, including 2 Key-note Sessions, in 16 parallel technical sessions where research scholars, experts, engineers, professionals of related field exchanged views among themselves.

The main objective of ICMIEE 2018 was to create an effective platform for researchers and technical experts to share their recent ideas, innovations and problem solving techniques in the vast areas of Mechanical, Industrial and Energy Engineering. It was the great opportunity for both researchers and industrial communities to meet, discuss and share their research outcomes in the field of Mechanical, Industrial, Energy, Leather, Textile, Mechatronics and Chemical Engineering.

Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) celebrated the Victory Day on December 16, 2018 by paying utmost respect to the country’s most illustrious sons who were brutally killed by the Pakistani occupation forces and their collaborators in the nine-month bloody war with Pakistan in 1971. KUET took elaborate programmes to observe the day in a befitting manner. On 16 December The national flag was hoisted in front of all important buildings at early in the morning. Drawing competition for children was held at the Student Welfare Center (SWC) to mark the Victory Day held at 9 am. At 9:30 pm “Gonosongeet” held at the Premises of Liberation sculpture “Durbar Bangla” at Campus. At 10 am Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain placed floral wreaths on Liberation Sculpture “Durbar Bangla” on behalf of the University. Later, KUET Teachers Association, Director (Students’ Welfare), KUET Officers Association, Fazlul Haque Hall, Lalan Shah Hall, Khanjahan Ali Hall, Dr. M. A. Rashid Hall, Rokeya Hall, Amar Ekushey Hall, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall, Bangladesh Chattra League, Staff Association (3rd Class), Staff Association (4th Class), Master-roll Karmochary Samity, Bangabandhu Karmachary Parishad, KUET School, Bangabandhu Engineers Association placed floral wreath at the memorial. Friendly Cricket match between Teacher and Student held on the play ground at 3 pm. After Asr prayer a Milad-Mahfil was arranged at the KUET central mosque to pray for the departed souls of the nation’s bravest sons. Discussion Meeting and Cultural program were also held at the SWC at evening.

The students of the Rokeya hall of KUET, celebrated Annual Dinner on 15 December, 2018 in the evening at the Hall Lawn with great enjoyment. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain graced the occasion as the Chief Guest while Director (Students Welfare) Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder was present as special guest. Provost of Rokeya Hall Prof. Dr. Mohammad Abu Yousuf presided over the function. Dean of Faculties, Director of Institutes, Head of the Departments, Directors, Provosts and Assistant Provosts, teachers, officers and students of Rokeya hall were present in the function.

Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) observed the Martyred Intellectuals Day to commemorate those intellectuals who were killed deliberately by the Pakistan occupation forces and their local collaborators at the fag-end of the country’s Liberation War in 1971. To mark the day a discussion meeting was held at the Students Welfare Center on 13 December 2018 at 3 pm. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain was present as the Chief Guest while Director (Students’ Welfare) Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shakher Sikder was presided over the event. Dean of Civil Engineering Faculty Prof. Dr. Quazi Hamidul Bari, Dean of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Prof. Dr. Mohiuddin Ahmad, President of Teachers Association Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia, Head of Urban and Regional Planning Department Prof. Dr. Md. Mustafa Saroar, Provost of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall Prof. Dr. Pintu Chandra Shill, Head of IEM Department Dr. Azizur Rahman, Registrar G M Shahidul Alam, General Secretary of Officers Association Engr. Md. Mahmudul Hasan, President of Bangladesh Chattra League, KUET Md. Abul Hasan Shovon, President of Karmochary Samity (3rd Class) Md. Mamunur Rahshid, General Secretary of Karmachary Samity (4th Class) Md. Imran Ali, President of Bangabandhu Karmachary Parishad Sonali Binte Shorif took part in the discussion meeting. This event was represented by the Public Relations Officer Monoj Kumar Majumder.

On 14 December, early in the morning black-flag was hoisted at 6:00am atop all main buildings. At 10:30am Mourning Rally held with the teachers, officers, staffs and students of KUET that was lead by the Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain. After Asr prayer Doa-Mahfil was held at the KUET central mosque to pray for the departed souls of the nation’s bravest sons. In the evening, Candle Light Procession was also held in campus.

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall of KUET celebrated Annual Dinner and Indoor Games Prize Giving Ceremony 2018 held on 10 December, 2018 at 7:00 pm. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain graced the ceremony as the Chief Guest. Director (Students’ Welfare) Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder was present as special guest. Provost of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman hall Prof. Dr. Pintu Chandra Shill presided over the function. Among others Provost and Assistant Provost from different halls and teachers from different departments were present in the function.

Department of Industrial Engineering and Management (IEM) of Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) celebrated 'IPE FEST-2018' on 7-8 December 2018. The Inauguration Ceremony was started with the Rally on 7th December at 8 am. Acting Vice-Chancellor and Dean of Civil Engineering Faculty Prof. Dr. Quazi Hamidul Bari was present as the Chief Guest, Director (Student's Welfare) Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder was present as the Special Guest and Head of IEM Department Dr. Azizur Rahman was present as the Chairman of the event. The varieties events including- Case Study, Poster Presentation, Project Show, Gaming Contest were held after inauguration ceremony. Following the 'IPE FEST-2018' CAD competition, Job Seminar, Prize Giving Ceremony, Cultural Night, Grand Dinner were also held on 8th December. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain distributed prize among the winners in the event of prize giving ceremony. Head of IEM Department Dr. Azizur Rahman was presided over the event. Deputy Director (in charge) of Student's Welfare Dr. Ismail Saifullah and Senior Executive Officer of SBAC Bank Ltd. S M Rabiul Alam were present as the Special Guest. 450 students of different faculty from the 15 Universities were attended 'IPE FEST-2018'.

The Inauguration Ceremony of Urban and Regional Planning (URP) Building of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) was held on 07 November 2018 at 12.00 PM. Begum Monnujan Sufian, Honorable Member of the Parliament of Bangladesh (Khulna-3) was present in the Inauguration Ceremony as the Chief Guest and Professor Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain, Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, presided over the program. Dean of Faculty of Civil Engineering, Prof. Dr. Quazi Hamidul Bari; Dean of Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Prof. Dr. Mohiuddin Ahmad; Dean of Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder; Head of URP Department, Prof. Dr. Md. Mustafa Saroar; Head of Architecture Department, Prof. Dr. Bayezid Ismail Choudhury; Chief Engineer A B M Mamunur Rashid, Additional Director (Planning & Development) and also the project Director of relevant project Engr. Md. Anisur Rahman Bhuiyan and delivered speech and Superintendent Engineer Dr. Md. Julfikar Hossain represented the event. Teachers, students, officers and staffs of KUET, politicians and invited guests were present in the occasion.

Department of Urban and Regional Planning (URP), Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) and Bangladesh Institute of Planners (BIP), Khulna Chapter jointly celebrated the World Habitat Day, 2018 in KUET on 01 November, 2018. The theme of the Day of this year is “Municipal Solid Waste Management”. At first a rally moved around the campus and after that a discussion was held in the Dept. of URP. Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain, Honorable Vice-Chancellor, KUET, was the Chief Guest of the program. Prof. Dr. Mohammed Alamgir, Ex-Vice-Chancellor of KUET and Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia, Director (Students’ Welfare) were present as the special guests. Tusar Kanti Roy, Secretary, BIP Khulna Chapter and Assistant Professor, Dept. of URP, KUET presided over the meeting and gave a power point presentation on Solid Waste Management in Khulna City: Challenges and Hopes. Md. Esraz-Ul-Zannat, Board Member (Research and Publication), BIP & Assistant Professor, Dept. of URP, KUET, delivered the welcome speech. Prof. Dr. Md. Ataur Rahman, Dept. of Civil Engineering; Mr. Md. Ikramul Hoque, Head of the Dept. of BECM, Tanmoy Majumder and Farjana Konika, students of URP Department took part in the question and answer session. Khondaker Mohammed Mohiuddin Ekram, Lecturer of the Dept. of URP conducted the discussion session. Teachers and students from different departments, officers and staffs of KUET attended the rally and discussion.

A Workshop on "Blooms Taxonomy and Learning Outcomes for Curriculum Design Review" organized by the Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) held on 29 October, 2018 at 09:00 AM. Acting Vice-Chancellor and Dean of Faculty of Civil Engineering, Prof. Dr. Quazi Hamidul Bari was present as the Chief Guest in the inaugural session. Additional Director of IQAC, Prof. Dr. K. M. Azharul Hasan delivered welcome speech and anchoring the session. Prof. Dr. Md. Sarwar Jahan, Agro-technology Discipline, Khulna University; and Prof. Dr. K. M. Azharul Hasan, Department of CSE, KUET were present as the resource persons in technical session. Assistant Professors and Lecturers of Faculty of Mechanical Engineering of KUET were took part in the workshop.

The admission test for academic session 2018-2019 of 1st year Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSc Eng), Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning (BURP) and Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) course of Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) held peacefully on 27 October 2018 from 10:00 AM to 12.30 PM. A total of 7282 admission seekers among 10730 eligible candidats for the admission test attended to the entry test for 1065 seats in 16 departments under BSc Eng., BURP and BArch courses. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain, Dean of the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Chairman of admission test committee, Prof. Dr. Quazi Hamidul Bari visited the examination centers. The VC of KUET thanked all the members of admission test committee, teachers, officers, employees and students of KUET, admission seekers and their guardians, Journalists and members of the law enforcing agencies for their cooperations to completes the admission test peacefully. The result of the admission test will be published on November 05 2018 and it will be displayed on the KUET website (www.kuet.ac.bd) and notice board of the University.

A Workshop on "Blooms Taxonomy and Learning Outcomes for Curriculum Design Review" organized by the Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) held on 23 October, 2018 at 09:00 AM. Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain, Vice-Chancellor of KUET was present as the Chief Guest in the inaugural session. Additional Director of IQAC, Prof. Dr. K. M. Azharul Hasan delivered welcome speech and anchoring the session. Prof. Dr. Md. Sarwar Jahan, Agro-technology Discipline, Khulna University; and Prof. Dr. K. M. Azharul Hasan, Department of CSE, KUET were present as the resource persons in technical session. Assistant Professors and Lecturers of Faculty of Civil Engineering and Institute of Disaster Management of KUET were took part in the workshop.

A Workshop on "Blooms Taxonomy and Learning Outcomes for Curriculum Design Review" organized by the Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) held on 22 October, 2018 at 09:00 AM. Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain, Vice-Chancellor of KUET was present as the Chief Guest in the inaugural session. Additional Director of IQAC, Prof. Dr. K. M. Azharul Hasan delivered welcome speech and anchoring the session. Prof. Dr. Md. Sarwar Jahan, Agro-technology Discipline, Khulna University; and Prof. Dr. K. M. Azharul Hasan, Department of CSE, KUET were present as the resource persons in technical session. Assistant Professors and Lecturers of Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Institute of Information and Communication Technology of KUET were took part in the workshop.

Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir, Ex. Vice-Chancellor of KUET and Professor of the Civil Engineering Department, KUET is now in Padova University, Italy as a visiting professor for 17 days. He has left Bangladesh on last 8 October and will return on 25 October, 2018. This visit is supported by Erasmus+ KA107 Programme of European Union. During the visit, he already has delivered Lectures to the 2nd and 3rd year students of the Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering, on the topic entitled “Environmental Challenges facing Bangladesh due to Climate Change and Rohingya Influx". He has also delivered Lectures to the Postgraduate students on "Sustainable Landfill Techniques and Faecal Sludge Treatment in the context of Bangladesh”. Besides this, he will also attend in the Venice 2018 'International Symposium on Energy from Biomass and Waste' to be held in Venice during 15 to 18 October 2018. In this symposium, he will chair a session on "Biomass to Energy in Developing Countries" and present a technical paper on "Strength, Weakness, Opportunity and Threat Analysis of Solid Waste Management at KUET Campus". He will also attend the Editorial Board meeting IWWG and Working group meeting of a new Journal "Detritus". His host professor is Dr. Maria Cristina Lavagnolo of Padova University, Italy.

A Workshop on "University Policy and Roles of Teachers" organazid by Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) was held on 06 October, 2018 at 09:00 AM. In the inaugural session Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain was present as the Chief Guest. Additional Director of IQAC, Prof. Dr. K. M. Azharul Hasan delivered welcome speech and anchored the session. Prof. Dr. Bashudeb Chandra Ghosh, Department of Electrical and Electrical Engineering and Prof Dr. A. N. M. Mizanur Rahman, Department of Mechanical Engineering were present as the resource persons in technical session. Assistant Professors and Lecturers of KUET took part in the workshop.

A meeting on 'Public Consultation regarding Environmental Assessment for the construction of IT Incubation and Training Centre at KUET' was held at Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) on 30 September, 2018 at 04.00 pm at the conference room of the University Administrative Building organized by the Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority. Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain presided over the meeting. Former Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir; Dean of Faculty of Civil Engineering, Prof. Dr. Quazi Hamidul Bari; Director of Institute of Information and Communication Technology, Prof. Dr. Bashudeb Chandra Ghosh; Director of Institute of Environment and Power Technology, Prof. Dr. A N M Mizanur Rahman; Head of the Department of Civil Engineering, Prof. Dr. Md. Shahjahan Ali; Prof. Dr. Khondoker Mahbub Hassan from Department of Civil Engineering; Prof. Dr. M. M. A. Hashem from Department of Computer Science & Engineering; Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder from Department of Physics; Environment specialist of Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority, Dr. Md. Nurul Islam; Vice President of Khulna city committee of Bangladesh Awami League, Mr. Beaig Liakat Ali; Prominent social worker, Mr. Syed Ashraf Ali; Khadijatul Kubra, a student from Department of EEE spoke in the meeting. Representatives from Khulna University of Engineering & Technology, Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority, Local leaders and Elites, Businessmen, Teachers, Students, IT Professionals and Entrepreneurs were present in the meeting.

A seminar on ‘How to Use e-Resources and RFID System for Faculties and Students of KUET’ was held at Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) on 30 September 2018 at 10:00 AM at the Digital Library Access Centre of Central Library organized by Library System Automation of KUET (CPSF-435) Central Library under the Education Quality Enhancement Project (HEQEP) of Bangladesh University Grants Commission (UGC).

Honorable Member of Bangladesh University Grants Commission, Prof. Dr. Akhtar Hossain delivered his speech as the Chief Guest. Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain presided over the function. Dean of Faculty of Civil Engineering, Prof. Dr. Quazi Hamidul Bari; Dean of Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Prof. Dr. Mohiuddin Ahmad; Former Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir; Prof. Dr. K. M. Azharul Hasan, from CSE Department of KUET were present in the function as Special Guests. Librarian, Md. Akkas Uddin Pathan delivered welcome speech.

Prof. Dr. S. M. Zabed Ahmed, Department of Information Science and Library Management, University of Dhaka; Ms. Hasina Afroz, University Librarian, Ayesha Abed Library of BRAC University and Md. Elias Mollah, CEO of M/S Electrohome were present as resource persons in the technical session.

A courtesy meeting between KUET Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain and the Assistant High Commissioner of Assistant High Commission of India, Khulna, Mr. Rajesh Kumar Raina was held at KUET on 26 September, 2018 at 10.30 AM in the office of the Vice-Chancellor of KUET. Registrar of KUET G M Shahidul Alam was present in that time. During their meeting, they explored the areas of cooperation to strengthen educational cooperation between the two neighbouring countries. The visit was aimed at enhancing educational cooperation, exchanges of knowledge and technological expertise and contacts between the two countries.

A dialogue on 'Enhancement of education and research activities of Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)' and the inauguration ceremony of 'Mobile Games & Apps Development Center' and 'VDI Multipurpose Lab' were held at the Department of CSE, KUET on 25 September, 2018 at 09:30 AM. Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain present in the ceremony as the Chief Guest. Former Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir; Dean of Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Prof. Dr. Mohiuddin Ahmad were present there as Special Guests. Head of the Department of CSE, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Aminul Haque Akhand presided over the ceremony.

Reception of KUET Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain and Farewell of Former Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir was held on 25 September, 2018 at the conference room of the University Administrative Building organized by the Officers’ Association of KUET. President of Officers’ Association of KUET, Md. Nuruzzaman presided over the function. Among others, Registrar of KUET, G M Shahidul Alam; Chief Engineer, A. B. M. Mamunur Rashid; Librarian, Md. Akkas Uddin Pathan; Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Rifat Sultana Shelley; Executive Engineer, Hossain Mohammad Arshad; Principal Technical Officer, Shikder Md. Saiful Islam and Section Officer (Grade-I), Shaikh Omor Faruk spoke in the program. General Secretary of KUET Engr. Md. Mahmudul Hasan anchoring the function. Officers’ Association of KUET handed over the crest to the Present and Former Vice-Chancellors of KUET in the function. Officers from various Offices, Departments and Institutes were present in the function.

Seminar on Challenges in High Voltage Engineering was held at Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) on 23 September 2018 at 10:00 am at the Seminar Room of EEE Department organized by Prof. Dr. Md. Shahjahan, SPM of the Sub-Project ‘Improvement of an Existing Voltage Laboratory for Teaching-Learning and Research’ in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering under the Education Quality Enhancement Project (HEQEP) of Bangladesh University Grants Commission (UGC).

Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain delivered his speech as the Chief Guest. Former Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir; Managing Director of WZPDCL, Engr. Md. Shafiq Uddin; Dean of the Faculty of EEE, Prof Dr. Mohiuddin Ahmad; Head of the Department of EEE, Prof. Dr. Rafiqul Islam and Superintendent Engineer of GRID CIRCLE of Khulna PGCB, Engr. SK. Zakiruzzaman were present in the function as Special Guests.

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Abdul Goffar Khan, Department of EEE, Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology (RUET); Managing Director of WZPDCL, Engr. Md. Shafiq Uddin; Prof. Dr. Bashudeb Chandra Ghosh from EEE Department, KUET; Superintendent Engineer of GRID CIRCLE of Khulna PGCB, Engr. SK. Zakiruzzaman; Assistant Prof. of EEE Department, Md. Alamgir Hossain were present as resource persons in the technical session. Prof. Dr. Md. Shahjahan, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering and the Sub-Project Manager (CPSF-2370) presided over the function.

Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) celebrated its 15th founding anniversary and University Day 2018 on September 22, 2018 through a series of festive colorful programs. Member of Bangladesh University Grants Commission (UGC), Prof. Dr. M. Shah Nowaz Ali inaugurated the day-long program as the Chief Guest by hoisting the National Flag and releasing ballons and Pigeons; Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain presided over the function and hoisted the university flag. Dean of Faculty of Civil Engineering and the Chairman of University Day 2018 Celebration committee, Prof. Dr. Quazi Hamidul Bari delivered the welcome speech.

A grand rally was brought out by the students, teachers, officers and staffs. The rally paraded the University campus and Fulbarigate area with colourful banner, festoon and placards.

A discussion meeting was held in the Student Welfare Centre of KUET. The Chief Guest said that the technical education is very important for the sustainable development of Bangladesh and KUET is playing a pioneer role in this regard. Recalling the contribution of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the brave Freedom Fighters of Liberation War in 1971, the Chief Guest also said that Bangladesh is now a unique model of the world. In the discussion meeting, Vice-Chancellor of KUET said that this University is one of the best educational institutions in the country. Teachers and students should concentrate more on research and innovation. Dean of Faculty of Civil Engineering, Prof. Dr. Quazi Hamidul Bari; Dean of Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Prof. Dr. Mohiuddin Ahmad; Dean of Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder and Director (Students’ Welfare), Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia were present as the Special Guests.

Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder, Prof. Dr. Md. Mustafa Saroar and on behalf of students, Sadman Nahiyan Sezan also spoke in the program.

Innovative Projects & Poster exhibition, Technical papers presentation, Tree Plantation, Charity football match between Teachers and Students, Doa-Mahfil and Cultural events were also held to mark the day. The campus were also decorated with colourful lights, banners and festoons on the occasion.

A dialogue between the Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain and the Journalists working for various media at Khulna was held on 18 September, 2018 at the conference room of the University Administrative Building. Vice-Chancellor addressed the Journalists with a written speech in the dialogue. He acknowledges the cooperation of all Journalists, Teachers, Officers, Students, Staffs of KUET and other well wishers of this University to make KUET in the current position in Higher Education. Prof. Dr. Md. Bazlar Rahman, Dean (CC), Faculty of Civil Engineering; Prof. Dr. Mohiuddin Ahmad, Dean, Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering; Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder, Dean, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering; Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia, Director (Students’ Welfare) and G M Shahidul Alam, Registrar of KUET were present in the dialogue.

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Reception of KUET Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain and Farewell of Former Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir was held on 16 September, 2018 at the Teachers Club at 7:00 PM organized by the Teachers Association of KUET. President of Teachers’ Association of KUET, Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia presided over the function.

Among others, Dean of Faculty of EEE, Prof. Dr. Mohiuddin Ahmad; Director of IICT, Prof. Dr. Bashudeb Chandra Ghosh; Director of IEPT, Prof. Dr. A N M Mizanur Rahman; Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder from Department of Physics; Head of the Department of CE, Prof. Dr. Md. Shahjahan Ali; Head of the Department of URP, Prof. Dr. Md. Mustafa Sarwar; Prof. Dr. K. M. Azharul Hasan from Department of CSE; Provost of BSMR Hall, Prof. Dr. Pintu Chandra Shill; Prof. Dr. Md. Rafizul Islam from Department of CE; Deputy Director (Students’ Welfare), Dr. Sajal Kumar Adhikary; Head of the Department of BECM and General Secretary of KUET Teachers’ Association Md. Ikramul Hoque; Provost(in-Charge) of Rokeya Hall, Ms. Monika Gope spoke in the program.

Teachers’ Association of KUET handed over the crest to the Present and Former Vice-Chancellors of KUET in the function. Teachers from various Departments and Institutes were present in the function.

The online application submission for the first year Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSc Eng), Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning (BURP) and Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) courses admission of 2018-19 academic session of Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) started on 13 September 2018 (Thursday). Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain inaugurated the online application submission at KUET meeting room at 10 AM. Among others, Chairman of the Admission Test committee for 2018-19 session and Dean of the Faculty of Civil Engineering, Prof. Dr. Quazi Hamidul Bari; Director of IICT, Prof. Dr. Bashudeb Chandra Ghosh; Registrar, G M Shahidul Alam; Departmental Heads, Members of the Admission Test committee for 2018-19 session, other teachers and officers related to the online registration process were present in the function. The online application will be continued till 23 September 2018. The list of qualified applicants of the admission test will be displayed on 11 October 2018 at KUET website. The Admission Test will be held on 27 October 2018 (Saturday) from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM.

In the academic session 2018-2019 this year, a total of 1065 students will be admitted in 16 Departments including 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), 30 seats for Energy Science and Engineering (ESE), 30 seats for Biomedical Engineering (BME), 60 seats for Urban and Regional Planning (URP), 60 seats for Leather Engineering (LE), 60 Seats for Textile Engineering (TE), 60 seats for Building Engineering and Construction Management (BECM), 40 seats for Architecture (BArch), 60 seats for Materials Science and Engineering (MSE), 30 seats for Chemical Engineering (ChE), 30 seats for Mechatronics Engineering (MtE), with 5 reserved seats.

For any query about the admission test one may also e-mail at [email protected] if they face any problem.

A three days long "Inition 2018: National Mechanical Festival" was held at Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) on 06-08 September 2018. Department of Mechanical Engineering of KUET organized the festival. The Prize giving Ceremony was held on 08 September at 08 PM. Acting Vice-Chancellor and Dean of Faculty of Civil Engineering, Prof. Dr. Quazi Hamidul Bari was present as the Chief Guest in the ceremony. Dean of Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder and President of Mechanical Engineering Association, Prof. Dr. Khandkar Aftab Hossain were present as special Guests. Prof. Md. Golam Kader from ME Department of KUET was the Convener of the Festival and Head of ME Department of KUET, Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia presided over the function. Over 700 students from 21 Universities from Bangladesh participated in the festival.

Vice-Chancellor of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET), Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain placed floral wreaths on Mausoleum of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at Tungipara on 16 August, 2018. Special prayer was also held to seeking eternal peace for Bangabandhu and other martyrs of August 15, 1975. Former Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir; Former President of Teachers’ Association of KUET, Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder; President of Teachers’ Association & Director (Students’ Welfare), Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia; Head of URP Department, Prof. Dr. Md. Mustafa Sarwar; Head of IEM Department, Dr. Azizur Rahman; Vice-President of Teachers’ Association, Prof. Dr. Pintu Chandra Shill; Director (Planning & Development), Prof. Dr. Kazi A B M Mohiuddin; Deputy Director (Students’ Welfare), Dr. Sajal Kumar Adhikary; General Secretary of Teachers’ Association, Md. Ikramul Hoque; Registrar G M Shahidul Alam; President of KUET Chhatra League, Md. Abul Hasan Shovon and other teachers, officers, students, staffs of KUET were present there.

National Mourning Day observed at Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) with due solemnity, marking the 43rd anniversary of the assassination of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

Marking the day on 15 August, 2018 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 AM, a drawing competition of children was held at the Student Welfare Center of KUET. Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain distributed the prize among the winners of Drawing Competition.

At 10:30 AM, Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain paid homage to Bangabandhu by placing the Floral wreaths at the portrait of the great leader at “Bangabandhu Square” on behalf of the University. Later, Teachers’ Association, Director (Students’ Welfare), Officers Association, Fazlul Haque Hall, Lalan Shah Hall, Khanjahan Ali Hall, Dr. M A Rashid Hall, Rokeya Hall, Amar Ekushy Hall, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall, KUET Chhatra League, 3rd class employee Association, 4th class employee Association, Master Roll Employee Association, Bangabandhu Karmachary Parishad, Khulna Engineering University School and Unmesh Govt. Primary School placed the floral wreaths at the portrait of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

At 11 AM, a Discussing Meeting was held at the Student Welfare Center. Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain was present as the Chief Guest. Former Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir; Dean of Faculty of Civil Engineering, Prof. Dr. Quazi Hamidul Bari; Dean of Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Prof. Dr. Mohiuddin Ahmad; Dean of Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder were present as Special Guests. Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia, Director (Students’ Welfare) presided over the Discussion Meeting and Public Relations Officer Monoj Kumar Majumder represented the event.

Among Others, Director of IICT, Prof. Dr. Bashudeb Chandra Ghosh; Former President of Teachers’ Association of KUET, Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder; Head of URP Department, Prof. Dr. Md. Mustafa Saroar; General Secretary of Teachers’ Association of KUET, Md. Ikramul Hoque; Vice-President of Teachers’ Association, Prof. Dr. Pintu Chandra Shill; Head of IEM Department, Dr. Azizur Rahman; Deputy Director (Students’ Welfare) Dr. Sajal Kumar Adhikary; Assistant Director (Students’ Welfare) Shahrear Roman; Registrar, G.M. Shahidul Alam; General Secretary of Officers Association, Md. Mahmudul Hasan; Section Officer (Grade 1), Md. Akkas Ali; President of KUET Chhatra League, Md. Abul Hasan Shovon; President of 3rd class Employee Association, Md. Mamunur Rashid Jewel; General Secretary of 4th Class Employee Association, Md. Imran Ali Roni; Member of the Bangabandhu Karmachary Parishid Md. Saiful Islam and 3rd class Employee Sonali Binte Sharif spoke in the program. Faculty members, Officers, Employees and Students were present at that time.

A Doa Mahfil was also arranged by the Bangabandhu Karmachary Parishad and 4th Class Employee Association of KUET.

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 and his family members assassinated on 15 August, 1975.

Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain has been appointed as the Vice-Chancellor of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) on 13 August, 2018 Monday. As per the KUET ordinance 2003 section 10(1), the Honorable President of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh and also the Chancellor of the university Md. Abdul Hamid appoints him for the tenure of four years. After joining on 13 August as the Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain placed floral wreaths at the portrait of the Bangabandhu at “Bangabandhu Square” to tribute Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Later he placed floral wreaths at KUET Shaheed Minar commemorating the supreme sacrifices of the valiant sons of the soil who fought for establishing rights of our dearest mother tongue in 1952 and paying respect to the country’s most illustrious sons who were brutally killed by the Pakistani occupation forces and their collaborators in the nine-month long bloody Liberation War with Pakistan in 1971. Expressing gratitude to the Honorable President, the Honorable Prime Minister, the Education Minister and the chairman of University Grants Commission (UGC), Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain said, “I will try my best to make KUET as one of the best universities in the country as well as in the world. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain is a senior Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering, KUET.

KUET rolled out a red carpet after KUET Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir leave the Vice-Chancellor office room at his last working day as a Vice-Chancellor on 02 august at 5 pm. KUET Students & Officials Standing in alignment with two sides scatter petals of flowers upon the Vice-Chancellor with clapping when he left the Vice-Chancellor Office. Expressing gratitude to the President, the Prime Minister, the Education Minister, University Grants Commission of Bangladesh (UGC) Professor Dr. Muhammed Alamgir said, “I tried my best to take this University the leadership in promoting technological developments and management of the nation by strengthening engineering, science & technological education and research. Now KUET has been at the forefront of education, research and nation-building, producing the best graduates in the country. As the Vice-Chancellor of KUET, I am honored to be at the helm of what is considered as one of the foremost universities in Bangladesh and I hope to lead through an outstanding period of progress and growth in quality education, research and overall teaching & learning environment of the campus. He also thanked to all the faculty members, Officials, Staffs, Students of KUET for cooperation him during the last eight years when he was being as the VC of this University. And now all together we made KUET as a Brand Name in Higher Education. On July 21, 2010, Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir was appointed as the Vice-chancellor of KUET by the Honorable President of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh and also the Chancellor of this University. After successfully completion of his four years duration as the Vice-Chancellor he was re-appointed 2nd term as the Vice-chancellor of KUET on 03 August 2014.

KUET Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir call to the students “When you have a dream in front of you, you will succeed. The dreams never die” in the event of a Discussion on "My Dreamed KUET: How close it is". Participation with the students, this event held on 02 August at 5:30 PM at the Student Welfare Centre at KUET. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir was presided over the event. Director (Student Welfare) Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia was represented the event. Head of Uraban and Regional Planning Department Prof. Dr. Md. Mustafa Saroar, Deputy Director (Student Welfare) Dr. Sajal Kumar Adhikary, Assistant Director (Student Welfare) Shahrear Roman, President of Bangladesh Chhatra League, KUET Branch Md. Abul Hasan Shovon, General Secretary Sadman Nahiyan Sezan and Students from various departments were delivered speech in the event.

Construction work of a Temple have been inaugurated besides the Student Welfare Centre of KUET. KUET Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir inaugurated the construction work of the Temple by setting up the foundation stone on 02 August, 2018 around 4:00 pm. Addressing the inaugural ceremony, KUET Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir said that Bangladesh is a non-communal country. KUET authority trying to provide as much facilities as they can to the students of the university to improve their academic and extracurricular activities. Emphasizing upholding the tradition of the university, he also urged the students to play a greater role in building a developed country promoting the spirit of the Liberation War and free thinking. Among others, Dean of ME Faculty Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder, Director of IICT Prof. Dr. Bashudeb Chandra Ghosh, Director (Student Welfare) Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia, Vice-Chancellor of North Western University Prof. Dr. Tarapada Bhowmick, Designer of Temple and Lecturer of BECM Department Md. Shahriar Hossain and Superintendent Engineer Dr. Julfikar Hossain spoke at the inaugural ceremony.

A Press Conference about "KUET-A Brand Name in Higher Education" was held at KUET on 02 August, 2018 at the conference room of the University Administrative Building. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir addressed written speech in the Press Conference. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir thanked for cooperation to all Journalists and Teachers, Officers, Students, Staffs of KUET and other well wishers of this University to make KUET as a Brand Name in Higher Education. Prof. Dr. Quazi Hamidul Bari, Dean, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Prof. Dr. Md. Abdur Rafiq, Dean, Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder, Dean, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Prof. Dr. Bashudeb Chandra Ghosh, Director, Institute of Information and Communication Technology, Prof. Dr. A N M Mizanur Rahman, Director, Institute of Environment and Power Technology, Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia, Director (Student Welfare), G M Shahidul Alam, Registrar were present in the Press Conference. For the written speech of the VC please click here

The Inauguration Ceremony of “Bangabandhu Square” of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) was held on 02 August 2018 at 9 pm in front of Auditorium building in campus. Vice Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir, as the chief guest, unveiled the stone board and inaugurated it. In a short speech he said, the academic activities of this university was started on the 1974 after receiving special direction from Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. KUET pays royal tribute to him with the establishment of “Bangabandhu Square”. He also thanked Engineering Section, Planning & Development section, Architect and all concerned related to this project. Architecture of “Bangabandhu Square” Assistant Professor of Khulna University MD. Sheikh Sadi Bhuyan was briefed about its construction style. Dean of the Faculties, Directors, Heads of the Departments, Section Heads, Teachers, Students, Officers, Staff of KUET were present in the occasion.

With the participation of all faculty members of KUET a Session about "KUET at what heights would you like to see" held at KUET on 01 August, 2018 at 9:00 AM at Student Welfare Center. KUET VC Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir was presided over the event. He said, University standards depends on its faculty members merits and researches. A teacher as like a house of light of knowledge for the students. KUET is now pioneer in higher education and researches. In future, KUET will be International Standard University by the leadership of KUET faculty members. Prof. Dr. Quazi Hamidul Bari, Dean, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Prof. Dr. Md. Abdur Rafiq, Dean, Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder, Dean, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia, Director (Student Welfare) were delivered speech in the event. The Session was designed as the Presentation by the Resource Persons, Group Works, Presentation by Each Group, Open remarks by the participants, Presentation by the Specialists. In the session 10 Resource Person- Prof. Dr. K. M. Azharul Hasan of CSE Department, Prof. Dr. Md. Shahjahan of EEE Department, Prof. Dr. Mohammad Ariful Islam of ME Department, Prof. Dr. A B M Aowlad Hossain of ECE Department, Dr. Azizur Rahman of IEM Department, Md. Esraz-Ul-Zannat of URP Departmen, Md. Alamgrir Hossain of Physics Department, Md. Khalekuzzaman of CE Department, Dr. Nasrin Akhter of BME Department, Abu-Hena Mostofa Kamal of Humanities Department describes their presentation with using the multimedia system. Prof. Dr. Bashudeb Chandra Ghosh of EEE Department, Prof. Dr. Md. Kutub Uddin of ME Department, Prof. Dr. A. N. M. Mizanur Rahman of ME Department, Prof. Dr. M. M. A Hashem of CSE Department, Prof. Dr. Md. Md. Rafiqul Islam (1) of EEE Department, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Saroar of URP Department, Prof. Dr. Kazi ABM Mohiuddin of CE Department were made joint recommendations in the session. At the end of the session “KUET Information Booklet” was unwrap and distributed to the faculty members by the KUET VC Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir.

Discussion on "The university wants to see the height we dreams in 2030" held at KUET on 01 August at 12:30 PM at Seminr room of KUET. KUET VC Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir was presided over the event. Registrar of the University G. M. Shahidul Alam, Additional Comptroller Md. Monirul Haque Khan, Controller Md. Toyebur Rahman, Linrarian Md. Akkas Uddin Pathan, Chief Engineer A. B. M. Mamunur Rashid, Secretary of Officers Association Md. Mahmudul Hasan, Executive Engineer Hossain Mohammad Arshad, Assistant Director (Physical) Md. Helal were delivered speech in the event. Public Relations Officer Monoj Kumar Majumder represented the program. Officers of KUET attend in this program.

Discussion on "Our role to take KUET at height we dream about" held at KUET on 30 July at 1:00 PM at Guest House. KUET VC Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir was presided over the event. He said, There is no scope to reduce the role of any person in the organization. KUET Vice-Chancellor thanked everyone for the last eight years for cooperation. Registrar of the University G. M. Shahidul Alam was present there. Public Relations Officer Monoj Kumar Majumder represented the program. President of Kormochary Somity (3rd Class) Md. Mamunur Rashid Juel, Surujjaman Hanif, Md. Imrul Islam, Abul Kamal, secretary of Kormochary Somity (4th Class) Md. Imran Ali, Asad Morol, Ahasan Habib Sumon were delivered speech in the event. 3rd Class and 4th Class Staff of KUET attend in this program.

Discussion on "Leadership for 2041: How to prepare myself" held at Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET). With the participation of the student organizations of this university the program was held on 29 July at 5:30 PM at the University conference room. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir was present as Chief Guest at the program. Founder of Center for Developing Management Excellence SAM Sawkat Hossain was present as the speaker and Director (Student Welfare) Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia was presided over the event.

Discussion on "Our role to take KUET at height we dream about" held at KUET on 29 July at 1:00 PM at Guest House. KUET VC Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir was presided over the event. He said, a organization success depends on its employees team work. It’s not should be done to ignore the role of a single employee. We should serve our level best. He also thanked all to cooperate him from the last 8 years when he was taken charge as the VC of this University. Registrar of the University Md. Shahidul Alam was present there. Public Relations Officer Monoj Kumar Majumder represented the program. President of Masterroll Kormochary Somity Md. Shofiqul Islam and its secretary Md. Babul Fakir, Staff from the Amar Ekushey Hall Md. Motaleb Hossain, Staff from the Security Section Shahin Sheikh and staff from the Pride Security Gurd Md. Sumon Sorder was delivered speech in the event. Outsourcing and Daily Basis Staff of KUET attend in this program.

Training on "Quality Assurance in Engineering Education through OBE" held on 27th July 2018 at the Conference Room, KUET, Khulna. At 09:00 AM in the inauguration ceremony Dean of Mechanical Engineering Faculty Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder was present as the chief guest of the event. Prof. Dr. M. Rafiqul Islam, Director, IQAC, BUET was present as the distinguished resource person. Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain, Director, IQAC, KUET was presided over the programme. Welcome speech delivered by the Prof. Dr. K. M. Azharul Hasan, Additional Director, IQAC, KUET.

Training on “Quality Assurance in Engineering Education through OBE” held on 26th July 2018 at the Conference Room, KUET, Khulna. At 09:00 AM in the inauguration ceremony Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir was present as the chief guest of the event. Prof. Dr. M. Rafiqul Islam, Director, IQAC, BUET was present as the distinguished resource person. Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain, Director, IQAC, KUET was presided over the programme. Welcome speech delivered by the Prof. Dr. K. M. Azharul Hasan, Additional Director, IQAC, KUET.

Workshop on Solar PV Panel held at KUET on 23 July 2018 at the Distance Learning Centre, organized by the office of the Director (Planning & Development) of this University. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir was delivered his speech as the Chief Guest. The opening remarks was done by the Director (P&D) Prof. Dr. Kazi ABM Mohiuddin. The technical session Solar Energy: ‘Context and Design’ and ‘Implementation of Solar PV Panel’ conducted by the Engr. Ahmed Tawfeeq Husain, MEng, Consultant. Teachers and Officers of KUET were participated in the workshop.

RFID Based Library Management System and National Workshop on IR and RFID Implementation of Central Library, KUET” organized by Library System Automation of KUET (CPSF-435) of Central Library and funded by Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project (HEQEP) under University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh held at KUET. Inauguration ceremony of this workshop was held on 21 July 2018 at 09.00 AM at Digital Library Access Center, Central Library, KUET. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir was present in the Inauguration of RFID Based Library Management System and National Workshop on IR and RFID Implementation of Central Library, KUET as Chief Guest. Prof. Dr. Quazi Hamidul Bari, Dean, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Prof. Dr. Md. Abdur Rafiq, Dean, Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder, Dean, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Dr. K.M. Azharul Hasan, Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering was present as Special Guests. Md. Akkas Uddin Pathan, Sub-Project Manager (CPSF-435), HEQEP & Librarian, Central Library, KUET was Presided over the event. 8 research person and 33 Library & Information Technology officer from 16 public and private universities of Bangladesh were attended in this workshop.

Workshop on Research Integrity and Publication Ethics organazid by Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of KUET held on 14 July, 2018. In the inaugural session Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir was present as the Chief Guest while Director of IQAC of KUET Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain presided over the function. Prof. Dr. K. M. Azharul Hasan, Additional Director of IQAC was delivered welcome speech and anchoring the session. Dr. Mohammad Ariful Islam, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Dr. Kazi A. B. M. Mohiuddin, Depatrment of Civil Engineering, Dr. Md. Shahjahan, Department of Electrical and Electrical Engineering were present as the resource person in technical session. Postgraduate students of CE, EEE, ME,CSE and IDM of KUET were took part in the workshop.

A Courtesy meeting was held between the delegates from USAID Grantee and KUET VC on on 11 July, 2018. The delegates met the Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir in his office at 10 am. The team comprises Country Director, Bangladesh, USAID Grantee Engr. Maksudur Rahman and Senior Program Officer Abu Saleh Muhammad Saifullah. Head of URP Department Prof. Dr. Md. Mustafa Saroar, Director (P & D) Prof. Dr. Kazi A. B. M. Mohiuddin were present in the meeting.

Tree Plantation Week observed at Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) campus on 11 July, 2018. Tree Development Committee of KUET organized this program as a part of the government’s country-wide tree plantation programme and will turn it into a social movement. Vice-chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir was present in the inaugural ceremony as Chief Guest and formally opened the function at around 11 am in font of administrative building. To mark the day a colorful procession was brought out from the administrative building that paraded all the campus led by the Vice-Chancellor.

Later, Vice-Chancellor planted a tree in campus. Deans, Institute directors, heads, directors, teachers, students, officers, staffs were present in the program. President of Tree Development Committee of KUET, also the librarian Mr. Md. Akkas Uddin Pathan presided over the function. Vice-chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir in his inaugural speech called for planting more trees at homesteads, roadsides and other open spaces during the monsoon to protect environment from the impact of climate change. Terming trees as an inseparable part of life and livelihood and also the best friends of the people.

A courtesy meeting was held between the assistant high commissioner of Assistant High Commission of India, Khulna, Rajesh Kumar Raina and KUET Vice-chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir. On 11 July, 2018 at 12 pm in office of the Vice-Chancellor of KUET. Dean of ME faculty Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder and Registrar G M Shahidul Alam of KUET were present in this time. During their meeting, they explored the areas of cooperation to intensify educational cooperation between the two neighbors. Assistant high commissioner said the visit was aimed at strengthening educational cooperation, exchanges and contacts between the two countries.

Two days Long Workshop on “Cutting-edge Fabrication Facilities in KUET” organized by the FabLab of KUET held at the SWC & FabLab. On 03 July 2018 in the inaugural ceremony of the workshop Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir, Vice-Chancellor of KUET was present as Chief Guest. Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder, Dean, Faculty of ME, Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia, Director (Student Welfare), Dr. Zahir Uddin Ahmed, Deputy Sub-Project Manager of Fablab were present in the workshop as Special Guests. Dr. Md. Mahbub Hasan, Sub-Project Manager of Fablab was presided over the event.

A Motivation Workshop on Transforming Student’s Weaknesses into Strengths" organized by the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE), KUET held on 02 July 2018 at the SWC. Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir, Vice-Chancellor of KUET was present in the workshop as Chief Guest. Prof. Dr. Md. Abdur Rafiq, Dean, Faculty of EEE, Engr. Md. Sirajul Islam, Managing Director, Bangladesh Cable Shilpa Ltd, Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia, Director (Student Welfare) were present in the workshop as Special Guests. Head of EEE Department Prof. Dr. Md. Shahjahan was presided over the event. The Resource Persons of the Workshop were Dr. M. Kamruzzaman Mazumder, Associate Prof. & Chairman Department of Clinical Psycology, University of Dhaka and Md. Zahir Uddin, Assistant Prof. National Institute of Mental Health

Workshop on “Bangla Natural Language Processing with Deep Learning” organized by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), KUET with the help of Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority held on 30 June 2018 at the seminar room of CSE Department. Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder, Dean, Faculty of ME of KUET was present in the workshop as Chief Guest. Prof. Dr. Md. Abdur Rafiq, Dean, Faculty of EEE was present in the workshop as Special Guest. Head of CSE Department Prof. Dr. Muhammad Aminul Haque Akhand was presided over the event. The Resource Persons of the Workshop were Prof. Dr. K. M. Azharul Hasan, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Aminul Haque Akhand, Assistant Prof. Sheikh Imran Hossain, Lecturer Shaikh Akib Shahriyar, Dr. N. Siddique & Prof. Dr. Kazi Md. Rokibul Alam.

Upgraded website of KUET (www.kuet.ac.bd) inaugurated by the Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir on 17 May at 11 am at the conference room. The new looking KUET website is more dynamic and easy to access in any device. The visitors of KUET website can see the webpage both bangla and english version. This time, Dean of faculties and all academic council members present there.

Seminar on "Bangabandhu Satellite-1" held at Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) on 16 May, 2018 at 5:15 pm at Student Welfare Centre, organized by the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE). Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir was present the seminar as the Chief Guest and Dean of EEE Prof. Dr. Md. Abdur Rafiq was present as the Special Guest in the seminar. The Speakers of the seminar were the Assistant Professor of the Department of EEE Dr. Md. Jahedul Islam and Dr. Md. Jahirul Islam. The Seminar was presided by the Prof. Dr. Md. Shajahan, Head, Dept. of EEE, KUET.

Workshop 3: Post Self-Assessment Improvement Plan organized by the Self-Assessment Committee (SAC), Department of Civil Engineering (CE), KUET held on 13 May 2018 at the seminar room of CE Department. Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir, Vice-Chancellor of KUET was present in the workshop as Chief Guest. Prof. Dr. Quazi Hamidul Bari, Dean, Faculty of CE, Head of CE Department Prof. Dr. Md. Shahjahan Ali and Additional Director of Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) Prof. Dr. K. M. Azharul Hasan were present in the workshop as Special Guests. Prof. Dr. Md. Monjur Hossain, Chairman, SAC, Department of CE, KUET was presided over the event. Member of SAC of CE Department Prof. Dr. Muhammad Harunur Rashid delivered welcome speech in the inaugural ceremony of the workshop.

Two Days long Conference on ‘Weather Forecasting and Advances in Physics’ was held at Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) organized by the Department of Physics with supported by Ministry of Education and Bangladesh University Grants Commission (UGC). In the inaugural ceremony of the conference Prof. Dr. Mesbahuddin Ahmed, Secretary, Bangladesh Academy of Science was present as chief guest while Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir, VC, KUET was present as Chief Patron and Prof. Dr. D. A. Quadir, VC, NPI University, Manikgonj was present as special guest. Welcome speech and vote of thanks gradually delivered by the Head of the Department of Physics Prof. Dr. Md. Mahbub Alam and Prof. Dr. shibendra Shekher Sikder of KUET. The Convener of the conference Prof. Dr. Md. Abdullah Elias Akhter, Department of Physics of KUET was presided over the event. After inaugural ceremony plenary session was presented by the Dr. S. K. Roy Bhowmik, India Meteorological Department (IMD), India, Dr. Nadao Kohno, Meteorological Research Institute, Japan Meteorological Agency, Japan, Dr. A. K. M. Abdul Hakim, Department of Glass and Ceramic Engineering, BUET, Bangladesh. Scientists, Scholars, Teachers, Academicians and others from home and abroad were attend in the Conference. In two days conference total 153 papers in 14 sessions including 1 plenary session and 1 poster session were presented.

KUET VC Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir termed Rabindranath the poet of the humane soul, as he inaugurated the Rabindra festival at the University on May 08, 2018 Evening, marking the 157th birth anniversary of the Nobel laureate poet. Later, the VC unveiled the plate for new cultural organization formed by the students of KUET named as “Gunjan”. Chaired by the Director(Student Welfare) Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia, the VC spoke as the chief guest of the festival, where he focused the humane role of Rabindranath Tagore. “Tagore loved his people. Being a Zamindar, he focused the sorrows of the people. He came forward to remove the trouble of his people,” The VC said. Tagore himself introduced banking for the farmers, donating his entire amount of Nobel Prize, the VC said, adding that the poet assisted poor farmers in this region contributing huge land for the cattle farmers. “Tagore was a revolutionist, so he could leave the Knighthood of the British emperor. As a result of Tagore's feelings for the people and the contribution for the Bangalis, Bangabandhu selected 'Amar Sonar Bangla' as national anthem,” the KUET VC said. Among others, Teachers, Officers, Students, Staffs of KUET present on the occasion. Later, various cultural programme performed by the KUET students.

"Workshop 3: Post Self-Assessment Improvement Plan Self-Assessment and Quality Assurance in Higher Education" organized by Self-Assessment Committee (SAC), Department of IEM, KUET held on 07 May 2018 at the seminar room of IEM Department. Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir, Vice-Chancellor of KUET was present in the workshop as Chief Guest. Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder, Dean, Faculty of ME and Prof. Dr. K. M. Azharul Hasan, Additional Director, Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) were present in the workshop as Special Guests. Subrata talapatra, Chairman, SAC, Department of IEM, KUET was presided over the event. Member of SAC of IEM Department Md. Golam Kibria delivered welcome speech in the inaugural ceremony of the workshop.

A team with the high officials from University Grants Commission (UGC) visited Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) on 02-03 May. on 03 May They inspection infrastructure and lab facilities for the establish of Chemical Engineering Department in KUET. The team member were the UGC Member Prof. Dr. Dil Afroza Begum, Director (Additional Charge) of Public University Management Division Kh. Hamidur Rahman, System Analyst (Information Management) of IMCT Department Tahmina Rahman and Administrative Officer of Public University Management Division Hasina Parveen. They visited the Lab of the department of EEE, ME, CSE, LE, Chemistry and Physics. Before that this UGC Team meeting with the Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir, Dean of Faculties, Head of Departments, Registrar and Director (Planning & Development) on May 02.

Fresher’s Reception of the students of `17 batch and Farewell ceremony of outgoing graduate students of `13 batch of URP department held on 24 April, 2018 at the student welfare center at 5:30 PM. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Dean (in-charge), Faculty of Civil Engineering Prof. Dr. MD Saiful Islam was present as the Special Guest. Head of URP Department Prof. Dr. Md. Mustafa Saroar presided over the function. At the ceremony fresher’s students were received with flower and crest handed over the outgoing graduates by the guests.

Farewell Ceremony of outgoing graduate students of `13 batch of the department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) was held on 22 April at 3:30 pm at the student welfare center. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Dean of EEE Faculty Prof. Dr. Md. Abdur Rafiq, Managing Director of West Zone Power Distribution Company Ltd. Engr. Md. Shofiq Uddin, Head of EEE Department Prof. Dr. Md. Shahjahan were present as the Special Guests. President of EEE Association, Prof. Dr. Md. Mohiuddin Ahmad presided over the ceremony. At the ceremony crest handed over the graduates by the Guests. Among others teachers and students of EEE department present in the function.

The Inauguration Ceremony of Inter Hall Football Tournament 2018 held on 22 April, 2018 at 3:30 p.m. at KUET central play ground. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir present the Inauguration Ceremony as the Chief Guest while Director (Student Welfare) Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia was presided over the function. Among others Provost and Assistant Provost of different Hall, Teachers, Students, Officers, Staffs and viewers were present in the Inauguration Ceremony. In the opening match Dr. M A Rashid Hall defeated Lalan Shah Hall by 1-0 Goal. KUET Six Residential boys Halls-Khan Jahan Ali Hall, Dr. M. A. Rashid Hall, A. K. Fazlul Haque Hall, Lalan Shah Hall, Amar Ekushey Hall, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall defeat each-other in this tournament and final match will be held between top scores two team.

Fresher's Reception of the students of '17 batch of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) Department held on 22 April, 2018 at the student welfare center at 5:30 PM. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Prof. Dr. Md. Abdur Rafiq was present as Special Guest. Dr. Md. Rafiqul Islam, Professor, Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering was present as Invited Guest. Assistant Professor of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering Dr. Sazzad Ahmad was presided over the function. At the ceremony fresher's students were received with flowers by the guests.

"Technival 18"- A two-days long technical carnival was held at KUET from 20-21 April, 2018. On 20 April, VC of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir was present as the Chief Guest in the inauguration ceremony of the festival. Dean of EEE Faculty Prof. Dr. Md. Abdur Rafiq and Head of ECE Department Prof. Dr. A B M Aowlad Hossain were present as Special Guests. Prof. Dr. Md. Faruque Hossain was the Convener of this Technival 18. More than 550 students from country’s public and private universities and 200 students from the schools were participated in the festival. Line Follower Race, Battle of Bots, Gaming Contest, Workshop, Rubik’s Cube, IT Contest, Sudoku Master, Project Showcasing, Gaming Contest, MATLAB Challenge, Poster Presentation competitions were held in the festival. In the event of Battle of Bots International Islamic University Chittagong have been awarded as the Champion and Shahjalal University of Science & Technology have been awarded as the Runners up. In the event of Line Follower Race Shahjalal University of Science & Technology have been awarded as the Champion and Dhaka University have been awarded as the Runners up.

Department of Building Engineering and Construction Management (BECM), KUET and Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Bangladesh Association were jointly organized ICE Fiesta and CEM Workshop 2018 on 19 April, 2018 at 3:00 PM at the student welfare centre. Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir, Vice-Chancellor, KUET attended the Inaugural Ceremony as Chief Guest. Prof. Dr. Kazi ABM Mohiuddin, Convener, ICE Fiesta and CEM Workshop 2018 and Head, Department of BECM, KUET presided over the event. Mr. I. A. Khan, OBE, PEng, CEng, FICE, Prof. Dr. Quazi Hamidul Bari, Dean, Faculty of CE, Mr. Abu Saleh Md. Nuruzzaman PEng, Secretary, ICE Bangladesh Association were present as Special Guests.

Fresher’s Reception of the students of `17 batch and Farewell ceremony of outgoing graduate students of `13 batch of BECM department were held on 18 April, 2018 at the student welfare center at 5:30 PM. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Dean, Faculty of Civil Engineering Prof. Dr. Kazi Hamidul Bari and Head of BECM Department Prof. Dr. Kazi ABM Mohiuddin was present as the special Guests. Assistant Professor and President of BECM Association Md. Ikramul Hoque presided over the function. At the ceremony fresher’s students were received with flower and crest handed over the outgoing graduate students by the guests.

Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) celebrated Pahela Baishakh, the Bengali New Year 1425 amid festivity on April 14, 2018. The whole university wore a festive dimension as the students of KUET installed stalls representing their respective halls for Baishakhi Fair with pure Bengali fashion building straw & clay made beautiful huts. Very special “Panta” (watery rice) with green chilies, sort of native and indigenous cakes etc were the main attractions in the fair. Celebration started in the early morning with the enchanting Tagor’s melody song “Esho hey Baishakh esho esho” at the Central Play Ground. At 10am a grand colorful procession (Mongol Shovajatra) to mark the Pahela Baishakh started and paraded the whole varsity campus, Fulbarigate area led by the Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir with participants in traditional attire wearing multi-coloured masks, palanquins etc. Cultural programmes, snake-charming, kite flying, cock fight, kabadi etc were also the day long native attractions of the day. Prize given ceremony also held at the after noon. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir attended all the programmes. In a short speech Vice-Chancellor said, Pahela Baishakh is deeply rooted in our heritage and we are proud of it. May the Bengali New Year bring message of joy for all and unite all to build a prosperous nation, he added. Students, Teachers, Officers and Staff of the university enjoyed the day long festival. Teachers Association, Officers Association and others of KUET also celebrated the day.

Fresher's Reception of the students of '17 batch of Energy Science & Engineering (ESE) Department held on 11 April, 2018 at the students welfare center at 5:30 PM. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Director of the Institute of Environment and Power Technology (IEPT) Prof. Dr. A. N. M. Mizanur Rahman was present as the Special Guest. Head of ESE Department Prof. Dr. Mohammad Ariful Islam was presided over the function. At the ceremony fresher’s students were received with flowers by the guests.

Fresher's Reception of the students of '17 batch and Farewell ceremony of outgoing graduate students of '13 batch of the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management (IEM) held on 10 April, 2018 at the student welfare center at 5:30 PM. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Dean, Faculty of Civil Engineering Prof. Dr. Quazi Hamidul Bari, Dean (In-charge) Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Prof. Dr. Mohammad Ariful Islam were present as the Special Guests. Head of IEM Department Dr. Azizur Rahman presided over the function. At the ceremony fresher's students were received with flower and crest handed over the outgoing graduate students by the guests.

Self-Assessment Committee (SAC), Department of CSE, KUET, organized “Workshop 3: Post Self-Assessment Improvement Plan Self-Assessment and Quality Assurance in Higher Education” held on 10 April 2018 at the seminar room of the CSE Department. Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir, Vice-Chancellor of KUET was present in the workshop as Chief Guest. Prof. Dr. Md Abdur Rafiq, Dean, Faculty of EEE and Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain, Director, Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) were present in the workshop as Special Guests. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Sheikh Sadi, Chairman, SAC, Department of CSE, KUET was presided over the event. Member of SAC of CSE Department Prof. Dr. Kazi Md. Rokibul Alam delivered his welcome address in the inaugural session of the workshop.

Honorable President of the people’s republic of Bangladesh Mr. Md. Abdul Hamid said, ‘‘the actual aim of universities is to open up the door for fresh knowledge, invention, research, develop creative activities of the students’’. Addressing the 3rd convocation ceremony of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET), president said, “We have to face the future challenges by developing our knowledge and skill to international standard.” He hoped that the young engineers would play vital role in establishing a ‘Digital Bangladesh’ through real life applications of their creative ideas and technological knowledge. President asked authorities concerned to ensure time-befitting world standard education reviewing the ‘academic curriculum’ of global esteemed universities. If the universities fail to ensure quality education on the respective campuses, the president said, it would not succeed to cope with competitive world as per the demand of time. Addressing the KUET students, president said, “You're going to start your professional career after crossing a milestone in life. The country expects a lot from you. With your service, honesty and patriotism you’ll take your motherland to a new height.” On the impact of mobile phone and social media, he said the excessive use of facebook, games, and mails creating isolation in the society, weakening the family bonding while children are getting self-centered. “We must remember technology or mobile phones are not to be blamed for this, rather the responsibility goes to its users”, he said. “Free thinking and cultural activities are needed to be exercised in a greater extent at universities as the educational institutions not only aim to provide certificate but also contributes in developing merit, intellectual practice among students”, he added. Terming the engineering education a very important one to build the nation, the president said the engineering and technology-based education can turn mass people into manpower. “Engineers in their thoughts and spirits should be farsighted. They have to develop their knowledge and efficiency as international standard for facing the challenges of new technologies,” suggested the President. Congratulating the new graduates on the occasion of the convocation, he advised the graduates to devote themselves to the task of nation-building along with their professional activities. The president also advised the graduates not to bow down their head to injustice and untruth as well as not to destroy their respects and morality for their personal interest. On the occasion, a total of 2795 students were given graduation degree certificate, 228 others post-graduation degree certificates, 48 got Master of Philosophy (MPhil), eight conferred on Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and 38 graduates got ‘University Gold Medal’. Noted scientist and educationist Prof Dr Mohammad Ali Asgar was present as the convocation speaker. He said, the most ever adventurous journey of mankind is searching for knowledge. Universities are the lighthouses of knowledge. Our country as well as our world will get which shape depends on how the Universities of the world being shaped so far. Chairman of University Grants Commission (UGC) Professor Abdul Mannan was present as Special Guest. He said, I am very much delighted to attended 3rd convocation of this University. I’ve already visited this University before for various programs. When I comes here, I’m always impressed to see the increasing overall developments of this university and clean-green campus. UGC will be providing all kinds of support in future to sustain the ongoing development of this university. KUET Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammed Alamgir said in his welcome speech, Students, Teachers, Researchers and Graduates of this University will roam everywhere from the bottom of the blue ocean to the blue sky. What we need is more advanced infrastructures, skilled manpower and a world class research friendly environment all over to make an inseparable bridge of knowledge, science & technology between teachers and students. Dean of Civil Engineering Faculty Prof Dr Kazi Hamidul Bari, Dean of Electrical & Electronic Engineering Faculty Prof Dr Abdur Rafiq, Dean of Mechanical Engineering Faculty Prof Dr Mihir Ranjan Haldar and Registrar of the University G M Shahidul Islam were present in the event. Among others Ministers, Members of parliament (MP), Vice-Chancellors, High Officials, Journalists, Guests, Teachers & Officers of KUET, Guardians were presents in the function.

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3^rd Convocation 2018 will be held at KUET on April 04, 2018 Wednesday at the central playground at the University campus. The Hon’ble President of People’s Republic of Bangladesh and the Chancellor of this University Md. Abdul Hamid will be Presided over the Convocation. UGC Chairman Prof. Abdul Mannan will be present as the special guest. Renowned Scientist & Educationalist Prof. Dr. Mohammed Ali Asgor will deliver his speech as the Convocation Speaker. In this Convocation 2795 students offered graduate degree and 228 students offered post graduate degree, in which BSc Engineering 2657, BURP 138, MSc 69, MSc Engineering 103, MPhil 48, and Ph D 08. Moreover, University Gold Medal handed over to the 38 Graduates for their academic top brilliant result. In this convocation 1832 BSc Engineering, 91 BURP, 17 MSc Engineering, 25 MSc, 05 MPhil and 07 PhD students has already completed their registration. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir aspect for cooperation from all related person, Journalists, Teachers, Officials, students and staffs of KUET and others to make the Convocation a grand success. Among others Prof. Dr. Quazi Hamidul Bari, Dean, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Prof. Dr. Md. Abdur Rafiq, Dean, Faculty of EEE, Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder, Dean, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, G M Shahidul Alam, Registrar will be present on the stage.

Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) celebrated the country's 47 independence & National day on March 26, 2018 Monday by paying respect to the country’s most illustrious sons who were brutally killed by the Pakistani occupation forces and their collaborators in the nine-month bloody war with Pakistan in 1971. Dean, Faculty of ME Department of KUET Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder, placed floral wreaths in front of the Liberation War Sculpture of KUET ‘Durbar Bangla’ at 09:30 AM on behalf of the University. Later, Teachers Association, Director (Student Welfare), Officers Association, Provosts and students of different Halls, KUET Chhatra league, 3rd Class Karmachari Samiti, 4th Class Karmachari Samiti, Masterroll Karmachary Samity, Bangabandhu Karmachari Parishad, Khulna Engineering University School, Unmesh Govt. Primary School & other organizations of KUET placed floral wreaths at the memorial. At 10 AM a drawing competition for children was held at the university auditorium. Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder awarded prizes among the winners of drawing competition as the Chief Guest. After Asr prayer a milad-mahfil was arranged at the KUET central mosque to pray for the departed souls of the Nation’s bravest sons. Later, discussion meeting and screening of liberation war affairs held at the student welfare centre in the evening.

Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) observed the Genocide Day in a befitting manner on the University campus. On 25 March at 7:00 PM teachers, students, officers and employees gathered and brought out a procession of candle light led by the Dean, Faculty of ME Faculty Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder to remember March 25, 1971, the darkest night in the history of Bangladesh. Later, a discussion meeting held in front of Student Welfare Centre to mark the Genocide Day. Dean, Faculty of ME Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder delivered speech as Chief Guest. Among other Registrar G M Shahidul Alam, General Secretary of Bangladesh Chattra Legue, KUET Sadman Nahiyan Sejan delivered speech. Director (Student Welfare) Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia presided over the program.

Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) has chalked out a program to celebrate the country’s historic achievement of the eligibility to graduate to a developing country from the Least Developed Country (LDC) status. The authorities of KUET hold a joyous rally on the university campus to celebrate the country’s great achievement at 11am on 22 March. KUET Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir inaugurate the rally with delivered his speech. KUET VC said to Greeting the Honorable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the government take challenges with the people of Bangladesh and made the impossible possible. He also remembered with gratitude Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, saying he had struggled throughout his life to change the people's fate. Director (Student Welfare) of KUET Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia also delivered his speech in the function. Bangladesh has become eligible to graduate to a developing country from a least developed one as it has met all the three criteria for getting out of the LDC bloc – for the first time. The Committee for Development Policy (CDP), a United Nations panel, made an announcement on the country’s eligibility at a meeting at the UN headquarters in New York.

With solemn respect the birth anniversary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and National Children Day 2018 was observed at KUET. At 03:30 p.m. On 15 March, a discussion meeting was held at the Student Welfare Centre. VC of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir was present as the Chief Guest while Director (Student Welfare) Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia was presided over the meeting. Head of URP Department Prof. Dr. Md. Mustafa Saroar, Provost of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall Prof. Dr. Pintu Chandra Shill, Registrar G.M. Shahidul Alam were took part on the discussion meeting as Special Guest. Monoj Kumar Majumder, Public Relations Officer was represented the program. Among others Assistant Professor of URP Department Md. Hamidul Islam, General Secretary of Officers Association Md. Mahmudul Hasan, Senior Caretaker Cum Hall Assistant Md. Parvez Alam were also took part on the discussion meeting. On 17 March at 7:30 a.m. Recitation, essay writing, hand writing and drawing competition held for the student of Khulna Engineering University School (primary & secondary section) & Govt. Unmesh Primary School. At 9 a.m. teachers, students, officers, employees, teachers & students of the schools gathered and brought out a colorful procession led by the Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir. Vice-Chancellor placed floral wreath on behalf of the University at the portrait of the father of the nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in front of Student Welfare Centre of KUET. Later, Teachers Association, Director (Student Welfare), Officers Association, Provosts and students of different Halls, Chattra Leage, Karmachari Samiti (3rd Class), Karmachari Samiti (4th Class), Bangabandhu Karmachari Parishad, Master roll Karmachary Samity, KUET School and other organizations of KUET placed floral wreath. At 10:00 a.m. Cultural programmes with the perform of the students of KUET School and Prize given ceremony held at the student welfare centre. VC of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir distributed prizes among the winners as the Chief Guest. 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.

External Peer Review Team (EPRT) members were met with the Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir on 15 March 2018 at 10:00 am at his office. The EPR Team visited KUET for the evaluation of self-assessment activities of the Mechanical Engineering Department of the University. The EPR team members were Prof. Dr. AGHJ Edirisinghe, Head, Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Srilanka, Prof. Dr. M. Rafiqul Islam, Director, Institutional Quality Assurance Cell, BUET, Prof. Dr. Sheikh Reaz Ahmed, Department of Mechanical Engineering, BUET. This time Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain, Director and Prof. Dr. K. M. Azharul Hasan Additional Director of Institutional Quality Assurance Cell, KUET were also present there. The EPR Team were presented PSAC head in presence of Dean of the faculty and all faculty members of entity and EPRT about department activities including physical facilities, extra-curriculum activities and survey findings of the entity. They also meeting with Dean of the Faculty, Registrar, Director (Research & Extension), Director & Additional Director of IQAC, Director (Planning & Development), Director (Student Welfare), Librarian, Chief Medical Officer, Controller of Examination, Undergraduate & Postgraduate students, Alumni, Employer, academic staff, non-academic staff and visited Laboratories, Residential Halls, Auditorium and Gymnasium, Central Computer Center. They also observed of class room teaching; lesson plan and assessment process.

Rokeya Hall of KUET observed International Women’s Day on 08 March, 2017 at the premises of Rokeya Hall. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Additional Superintendent of Police Sonali Sen was present as the invited guest. Meherunnesa Lata Wife of KUET VC, Director (Student Welfare) Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia delivered speech on the occasion as the special guests. Provost (in-charge) of Rokeya Hall Monika Gope was presided over the function. Assistant Provost of Rokeya Hall Mehnuma Tabassum Omar, other teachers from different departments and students of Rokeya Hall were present in the function.

Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) observed March 7 this year with renewed pride as UNESCO has recognised Bangabandhu’s historic 1971 speech as part of world history. To mark the day a discussion meeting brought out with the Teachers, Officers, Staffs, Students of the University. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir took part on the discussion as the chief guest. Dean of CE Prof. Dr. Quazi Hamidul Bari and Dean of ME Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder were took part on the discussion as special guests while Director (Student Welfare) Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia was presided over the meeting. Among others Vice-President of Teachers Association Prof. Dr. Pintu Chandra Shill, Head of IEM Department Dr. Azizur Rahman, Lecturer of Humanities Department Abu Hena Mostofa Kamal, Registrar of KUET G M Shahidul Alam, General Secretary of Officers Association Md. Mahmudul Hasan, President of KUET Chattra Leage Md. Abul Hasan Shovon, General Secretary of KUET Chattra Leage Sadman Nahiyan Sezan, Staff Md. Parvez Alam were also took part in the discussion meeting. Public Realtions Officer Monoj Kumar Majumder represented the program. The video of Bangabandhu’s historic 1971 speech was played through the projector screen and the poem of “Shadhinota, ai sobdoti kivabay amader holo” written by Poet Nimolendu Ghun was recitation by the student of KUET Md. Farhan Akif. Teachers, Officers, Staffs, Students of KUET attend the program.

Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) Teachers’ Association formed a human chain on the campus on 05 March, 2018 protesting the attack on eminent writer and educationist Professor Dr Mohammad Zafar Iqbal. The association held the human chain around 11:30 am at Durbar Bangla premises. KUET Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir, Dean of ME Faculty Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder, Head of Physics Department Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder, Head of URP Department Prof. Dr. Md. Mustafa Saroar, Head of IEM Department Dr. Md. Azizur Rahman, Provost (In-charge) of Rokeya Hall Monika Gope delivered speech while continuing the human chain. They demanded immediate arrest and exemplary punishment of the perpetrators. Teachers, Students, Officers and Staffs of the University also attended the program.

The Hon’ble Prime Minister of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina inaugurated ‘Shaheed Minar’ and lay the foundation stones of “IT Incubation & Training Centre” at KUET Campus by unveiling their plaques from the Circuit House Maidan, Khulna on 03 March 2018 Saturday at 3:00 p.m. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir was present in the function.

"High Definition Visual Computing and Multimedia Lab" inaugurated at Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) founded by Bangladesh Hi-tech Park Authority, Ministry of Posts, Telecommunication and Information Technology. The inauguration ceremony was held on 3rd march, 2018 at 8:30 am at central computer centre organized by Institute of Information and Communication Technology (IICT). Zunaid Ahmed Palak, MP, State Minister, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Division was inaugurated the lab as chief guest. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir, Project Director (Joing Secretary) of Support to Development of Kaliakoir project (and others Hi-tech park) A N M Shofiqul Islam were present as special guests. Director of IICT Prof. Dr. Bashudeb Chandra Ghosh Presided over the function. This High Definition Visual Computing and Multimedia Lab is dedicated to both fundamental and applied research in the areas of Big Data, Business Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Image Processing, Pattern Recognitation, Virtual Reality, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Biomedical Imaging and Remote Sensing Data Analysis.

Construction work of 5-storied building of IT Incubation & Training Centre at Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) visited by the Zunaid Ahmed Palak, MP, State Minister, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Division on 03 March, 2018 at 09:00 am. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir, Project Director (Joing Secretary) of Support to Development of Kaliakoir project (and others Hi-tech park) A N M Shofiqul Islam, Superintendent Engineer of KUET Dr. Md. Julfikar Hossain, Assistant Engineer of KUET Md. Razib Sarder of KUET were also present there.

On 28 February, 2018 at 6:30 pm the residential student of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall of KUET celebrated Freshers Reception of the students of ‘17 batch & Farewell Ceremony of the students of ‘13 batch. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir present the function as Chief Guest. Provost of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall Prof. Dr. Pintu Chandra Shill presided over the function. Assistant Director (Student Welfare) Md. Mehedi Hasan was present as special guest. At the ceremony fresher’s students were received with flower and crest handed over to the outgoing graduate students by the guests.

Fresher’s Reception of the students of `17 batch and Farewell ceremony of outgoing graduate students of `13 batch of CSE department were held on 27 February, 2018 at the student welfare center at 3:30 PM. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Prof. Dr. Md. Abdur Rafiq, Dean, Faculty of Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Aminul Haque Akhand, Head, Dept of CSE were present as the special Guests. Prof. Dr. M.M.A.Hashem, President of CSE Association presided over the ceremony. At the ceremony fresher’s students were received with flower and crest handed over the outgoing graduate students by the guests.

A two days long international conference on Chemical Science & Technology (ICCST-Chem 2018) held at Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) on 24-25 February, 2018. The conference has been organized by the department of Chemistry, KUET. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir was present as the chief patron and Prof. Dr. M. Muhibur Rahman, UGC Professor, Dhaka University was present as the chief guest of inauguration ceremony of the conference. Prof. Dr. Md. Azizul Islam, University of Rajshahi was present as the special guest. Welcome address delivered by Prof. Dr. Md. Hasan Morshed, Head, Department of Chemistry. Vote of Thanks delivered by the conference chair Prof. Dr. Mohammad Abu Yousuf. In Keynote Session the speakers was Prof. Dr. Manabu Abe, Hiroshima University, Japan. Scientists, researchers from home and abroad including Japan, Australia, Malaysia, Korea, India, scholars from different universities, deans of different faculties of KUET, departmental heads, directors, teachers, officers, students participated in the conference. The delegates, scientists, engineers, experts and guest expressed that the conference would be able to share knowledge and experiences to develop new ideas about proper utilize of Chemical facilities through use of new technologies. In the Conference 1 key note sessions, 10 technical sessions, 66 technical papers and 155 poster presented in 1 poster session.

Annual Sports Competition 2017 held at KUET. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir inaugurated the function by raising the national flag, releasing pair of pigeons and a handful colored balloons on 23 February, 2018 at 09 am at the University play ground. He said sports can ensure the brotherhood mentality among the students which can make the nation developed in future. Students should take part in sports besides there studies. He also expressed his joy after watching the students’ enthusiastic manner at the competition. Director (Student Welfare) Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia, who was also the President of the Annual Sports 2017 competition committee was present there. Among others Provosts of different Halls, Deans, Directors, Departmental Heads, other teachers, Officers, students and staffs were present in the function. Later, at 4:00 p.m. VC of KUET distributed prizes among the winners of the competitions as the Chief Guest. Among others Provost & Assistant Provost of different Hall, other teachers, Officers, students and staffs were present in the function.

On 22 February, 2018 at 7:00 pm the residential student of Rokeya Hall of KUET celebrated Freshers Reception of the students of ‘17 batch & Farewell Ceremony of the students of ‘13 batch. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir present the function as Chief Guest. Provost of Rokeya hall (In-Charge) Monika Gope presided over the fuction. Assistant Provost of Rokeya Hall Mehnuma Tabassum Omar, other teachers, students of Rokeya Hall were present in the function.

Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) observed Shaheed Dibash & International Mother Language Day 2018 remembers the supreme sacrifices of the valiant sons of the soil who fought for establishing rights of the mother tongue in 1952. At 10 pm on 20 February a discussion meeting and cultural program was held at in front of KUET central Shaheed Meenar. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir was took part on the discussion meeting as Chief Guest while Director (Student Welfare) Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia was presided over the program. Among other Registrar of KUET G M Shahidul Alam, Vice- President of Teachers Association Prof. Dr. Pintu Candra Shill, Secretary of Officers Association Md. Mahmudul Hasan were took part on the discussion meeting. VC of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir placed floral wreaths on KUET Central Shaheed Meenar at 21 February, 12:01am on behalf of the University. Later, Director (Student Welfare), Teachers Association, Officers Association, Provosts and students of different Halls, Chattra Leage, Theater, Dream, Drupodi, Shore-Oa, Ochin Pakhi, Karmachari Samiti (3rd & 4th class), Bangabandhu Karmachari Parishad, Masterrole Karmachari Samiti, BSMR Hall Karmachari, ESE Association, OKS, Somajtantrik Chattrafront, M/S Suma Engineers & other organizations of KUET placed floral wreaths at the memorial. On 21 February morning Black flags were hoisted and the national flag flew at half-mast atop all important buildings in the campus. Later at 9am a drawing competition for children was held at the university Student Welfare Centre. Dean of ME Faculty Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder present as the chief guest and distributed prize among the winners. After Asr prayer a milad-mahfil was arranged at the KUET central Mosque.

Amar Ekushey Hall of KUET, celebrated farewell of `13 batch students and fresher’s reception of `17 batch students on 19 February, 2018 at 5 pm. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Director (Student Welfare) Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia, former Provost of Amar Ekushey Hall Prof. Dr. Md. Bazlar Rahman, Assistant Provost of Amar Ekushey Hall Adhir Chandra Paul spoke on the occasion as the Special Guest. Provost of Amar Ekushey Hall Prof. Dr. Md. Abdul Matin Presided over the ceremony. The fresher’s were received with flower and crest handed over the graduate students of Amar Ekushey Hall by the guests. Among others assistant provosts, students and staffs of Amar Ekushey Hall were present in the function.

Pahela Falgun, the first day of Spring in the Bengali month of Falgun, was celebrated in KUET at 13 February, 2018 in a colourful way with various functions. Vice Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir attended all the programmes while Ms. Meherunnesa Lata, wife of VC accompanied him. Director of Student Welfare Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia, teachers, students, officers and staff of the university enjoyed the day long festival. In a short speech Vice-Chancellor said Pahela Falgun is deeply rooted in our heritage and we are proud of it. May the first day of Spring bring message of joy for all and united all to build a prosperous nation, he added.

The Inauguration Ceremony of Student Welfare Centre of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) was held on 13 February 2018 at 3:30 pm. Vice Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir, as the chief guest, unveiled the stone board and inaugurated it by opening the gate and walkout. In a short speech he thanked Ministry of Education, UGC, Planning & Development section, Architect and all concerned related to this project. With the building of this attractive and exceptional design of Student Welfare Centre, the University moves another step forward to the progress to its goals. Special prayer was also held just after the unveiling the plate board of Student Welfare Centre. Director of Student Welfare Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia, Director (Planning and Development) Prof. Dr. Kazi ABM Mohiuddin, Chief Engineer A B M Mamunur Rashid, Secretary of KUET Chattra League Sadman Nahian Sezan delivered speech and Superintendent Engineer Dr. Md. Julfikar Hossain represented the event. Dean of the Faculties, Directors, Heads of the Departments, Section Heads, Teachers, Students, Officers and Staff of KUET were present in the occasion.

A three days long 4th international conference on Civil Engineering for Sustainable Development (ICCESD-2018) held at Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) on 09-11 February, 2018. The conference has been organised by Dept. of Civil Engineering, KUET in co-operation with AmanCem, Seven Rings Cement and CRTS Civil, KUET with the aim to exchange views and experiences at national & international level and find out probable solutions for meeting the demand of concept as a whole. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir was present as the Chief Patron and Prof. Dr. M. Feroze Ahmed, Former Dean, Faculty of Civil Engineering, BUET, was present as the Chief Guest in the Inauguration Ceremony of ICCESD 2018. Welcome address delivered by the Dean of CE Faculty and Conference Chair Prof. Dr. Quazi Hamidul Bari. Vote of Thanks delivered by the Conference Secretary Prof. Dr. Abu Zakir Morshed. In Keynote Session the speakers were Prof. Dr. Md. Mazharul Hoque, Dean, Faculty of Science and Engineering, UITS and Prof. Dr. Khalid A. M. Moinuddin, Institute for Sustainable Industries and Liveable Cities, Australia. Scientists, engineers, researchers and scholars from different universities, deans of different faculties of KUET, departmental heads, directors, teachers, officers, students participated in the conference. The delegates, scientists, engineers, experts and guest expressed that the conference would be able to share knowledge and experiences to develop new ideas about proper utilize of Civil Engineering facilities through use of new technologies. In the Conference 2 key note sessions, 18 technical sessions, 134 technical papers were presented. On 10 February, the closing ceremony of the three days long International Conference followed by Conference Dinner. KUET VC Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir was present as the Chief Guest. Head of CE Department Prof. Dr. Muhammed Shahjahan Ali, Executive Director of AmanCem Cement (Development) Fowze bin Farid and GM (Cement Plant) of Shunn Shing Cement Mills Ltd. Engr. A K M Sirajul Haque were present as special guests. The event was Presided by the Dean of CE Faculty and Conference Chair Prof. Dr. Quazi Hamidul Bari. Vote of Thanks delivered by the Conference Secretary Prof. Dr. Abu Zakir Morshed. A Conference Tour was also held at the end of the conference.

National Library Day celebrated in KUET on 05 February 2018. Marking the day, a rally was started at 11:00 am in front of administrative building and paraded whole campus lead by the Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir. After the end of rally a discussion meeting was held at the Student Welfare Center in Campus. Vice-Chancellor of KUET delivered speech as special guest. Registrar of KUET G M Shahidul Alam delivered speech as special guest. Librarian Md. Akkas Uddin Pathan presided over the event. Students, Teachers, Officers, Staffs of KUET were participated in the program.

Department of Industrial Engineering and Management (IEM) was organized the 4th Workshop on Advanced Engineering Management-An Industrial Engineering Approach’ 18 on 3rd February, 2018 Saturday at Student Welfare Centre (SWC) in Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET). Dean of ME faculty Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder was present the occation as the Chief guest. Director (Student Welfare) Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia was present as the special guest. The workshop was presided by Dr. Md. Rafiquzzaman, Head (In-Charge) of the Department of IEM, KUET.

Advanced Engineering Management Challenge (AEMC) 2018 held at 9 am on 2nd February 2018, Friday at Student Welfare Centre (SWC) in Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET). Dean of ME faculty Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder was present the occation as the Chief guest and Director of Student Welfare Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia was present the occation as the Special guest. The program was presided by Dr. Md. Rafiquzzaman, Head (In-Charge) of the Department of IEM, KUET.

A discussion meeting for Annual Performance Agreement to the Implementation of National Integrity Strategy held on 30 January, 2018 at 3 pm in the conference room of administrative building at KUET. The meeting was held with the committee members of Ethics Committee, Core Committee, Working group, Innovation Team of the Implementation of National Integrity Strategy of KUET. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir was present in the meeting as the Chief Guest. Director of IQAC of KUET and also Member Secretary of Ethics Committee & Focal Point Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain was Presided in the meeting. Comptroller & Registrar (in-charge) Md. Nuruzzaman was present as the Special Guest. Senior Assistant Director (Finance & Account Division) and focal point of the Annual Performance Agreement Committee of the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh Mohammad Nazrul Islam was present as the key Negotiator in the meeting.

A meeting for the Implementation of National Integrity Strategy held on 29 January, 2018 at 3 pm in the conference room of KUET. The meeting was held with the committee members of Ethics Committee, Core Committee, Working group, Innovation Team of the Implementation of National Integrity Strategy of KUET. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir was presided the meeting. Director of IQAC of KUET Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain, Registrar G M Shahidul Alam, Teachers, Officers and other concern were present in the meeting.

External Peer Review Team (EPRT) visit KUET for the evaluation of self-assessment activities of the URP Department of the University. The team members were meet up with the Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir on 28 January 2018 at 12:00 pm at the office of the Vice-Chancellor. The EPR team members were Prof. Dr. SJBA Jayasekera, Faculty of Agriculture and Plantation Management, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Prof. Dr. Khandoker Saif Uddin, Head, Department of Statistics, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University and Subject Expart Prof. Dr. Sarwar Jahan, BUET. This time Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain, Director and Prof. Dr. K. M. Azharul Hasan Additional Director of Institutional Quality Assurance Cell, KUET also present there. The EPR Team also meeting with the dean of faculties, director of Institutes, teachers, registrar, librarian, chief medical officer, controller of examination, officers, former students, post-graduate students, staffs. They also visited scientific labs, student residential halls, gymnasium, auditorium, central computer center of the university from January 28-30, 2018.

Two day long Annual Sports & Cultural Competition was held at Khulna Engineering University School & Unmesh Govt. Primary School of KUET on January 26 and 27 at the school premises. Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir, VC of KUET inaugurated the Annual sports on 26 January at 9:00 AM as the Chief Guest, while Professor of Physics Department of KUET Dr. Jolly Sultana was present as Special Guest. Headmaster (in charge) of Khulna Engineering University School Md. Jahidul Islam was presided over the function. On 27 January, final day of the sports, Chairman of Zilla Parishad of Khulna Sk. Harunur Rashid was present as the Chief Guest while VC of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir was presided over the function. The guests distributed the prizes among the winners and enjoyed a brief cultural program played by the students of the school. Professor of Physics Department of KUET Dr. Jolly Sultana, Headmaster (in-charge) of Khulna Engineering University School Md. Jahidul Islam, Head Master (Primary Section) of Khulna Engineering University School Razia Sultana, Head Master of Unmesh Govt. Primary School Md. Akbar Hossain Sarder, teachers, students of the Schools, guardians were present in the function and enjoyed the sports and cultural competition.

The Orientation Program of newly admitted 1st year Bsc Eng, BURP & BArch students of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology for the Session of 2017-2018 held on January 25, 2018 at the student welfare centre of the university. The students and their guardians were informed about the Academic procedures, rules and regulations including registration, examination systems, other academic matters, disciplines and co-curricular activities. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir was present in the orientation ceremony as the Chair. He highlighted the importance of the best use of knowledge may overcome all obstacles even though we have much limitations of infrastructure and other recourses. Vice-Chancellor also underscored the need for quality education at the University of Bangladesh. He hoped that KUET will provide quality education to the students despite the existing constraints so that they will be successful at their professional life. He also emphasized the seriousness and discipline of the students while they will be at KUET. Newly admitted students of undergraduate course for the Session 2017-2018 were also introduced in the function by the respective Faculty Deans. Prof. Dr. Quazi Hamidul Bari, Dean of Faculty of Civil Engineering, Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder, Dean of Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Prof. Dr. Md. Abdur Rafiq, Dean of Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Director (Students’ Welfare) Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia spoke particularly on the rules and regulations matter. Mr. G M Shahidul Alam, Registrar also delivered the welcome speech. Public Relations Officer Monoj Kumar Majumder & Section Officer (Grade-2) Tania Huda representation the program. Institute Directors, Heads, Directors, Provosts, Teachers, High Officials, fresh students & their Guardians were present in the function. At the end of the inauguration ceremony of the orientation program Blood Grouping activities organized by the KUET Voluntary Blood Donation Society “Dreams”, Activities of BNCC and "No Drugs, No Ragging, No Smoking, No Waste Littering" activities inauguration by the Vice-Chancellor to attached newly admitted students. Mention that, this year 1002 students admitted into 14 departments of KUET.

External Peer Review Team (EPRT) visit KUET for the evaluation of self-assessment activities of the Chemistry Department of the University. The team members were meet up with the Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir on 23 January 2018 at 12:00 pm at the office of the Vice-Chancellor. The EPR team members were Prof. Dr. B V Babu, Former Vice-Chancellor, Graphic Era University & Galgotias University, India, Prof. Dr. Md. Zainul Abedin, Additional Director, IQAC, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Prof. Dr. Hasan Ahmad, Department of Chemistry, University of Rajshahi. This time Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain, Director and Prof. Dr. K. M. Azharul Hasan Additional Director of Institutional Quality Assurance Cell, KUET also present there. The EPR Team also meeting with the dean of faculties, director of Institutes, teachers, registrar, librarian, chief medical officer, controller of examination, officers, former students, post-graduate students, staffs. They also visit scientific labs, student residential halls, gymnasium, auditorium, central computer center of the university from January 23-25, 2018.

Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) celebrated Saraswati Puja, one of the religious festivals of the Hindu community on 22 January 2018, with traditional gaiety, religious fervour and spirit of pursuit of art and knowledge which Goddess Saraswati provides. The Hindus worship Saraswati, the Goddess of knowledge, music, art and culture, on the Vasant Panchami day with pomp every year mostly in educational institutions, where the students seek the blessings of Goddess Saraswati. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir, Director (Students’ Welfare) Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia, Head of Physics Department Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder, Provost of Dr. M A Rashid Hall Prof. Dr. Pintu Chandra Shill, President of Puja Udjapon Committee and Assistant Professor of EEE Department Dr. Kalyan Kumar Halder, Teachers, Students, Officers, Staffs were present there.

Construction work of IT Incubation & Pre cast piling construction for the Training Centre of Hi-Tech Park of KUET inaugurated by the vice-chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir on 20 January 2018. Project Director of High tech park authority (Joint Secretary) A N M Shofikul Islam, Engineers of High-tech park authority, Engineers of KUET and other related person present in this time. The Vice-Chancellor of KUET and Project Director of High-tech park authority also inspection the whole High-tech park construction area. They pleased to see the construction work has been running speedily.

Newly elected Executive Committee of Teachers Association of KUET placed wreaths on Mausoleum Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at Tungipara on 19 January, 2018. Special prayer was held to seeking eternal peace for Bangabandhu and the other martyrs of August 15, 1975. KUET Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir and his wife Mst. Meherunnesa Lata also companion with them. President of Teachers Association of KUET Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia, Vice-President Prof. Dr. Pintu Chandra Shill, General Secretary Md. Ikramul Hoque, Assistant General Secretary Dr. Md. Abdul Hasib, Treasure Md. Mahbubur Rahman, Executive Member Prof. Dr. Md Mustafa Sarwar and other teachers of KUET present there.

External Peer Review Team (EPRT) visit KUET for the evaluation of self-assessment activities of the Leather Engineering Department of the University. The team members were meet up with the Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir on 16 January 2018 at 10:00 am at the office of the Vice-Chancellor. The EPR team members were Dr. Khairul Azwan Ismail, University Malaysia Perlis, Malaysia, Prof. Dr. Md. Nazrul Islam, Sylhet Agricultural University, Mr. Tariqul Islam Khan, Former Faculty Member, Institute of Leather Engineering & Technology, Dhaka. This time Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain, Director and Prof. Dr. K.M. Azharul Hasan Additional Director of Institutional Quality Assurance Cell, KUET also present there. The EPR Team also meet with the dean of faculties, director of Institutes, teachers, registrar, librarian, chief medical officer, controller of examination, officers, former students, post-graduate students, staffs. They also visit scientific labs, student residential halls, gymnasium, auditorium, central computer center of the university from January 16-18.

Seminar on "Seismology and Earthquake effects to Structures" held at KUET on 18 January, 2018 at the Seminar room of CE Department. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir was present as the Chief Guest. Head of CE Department Prof. Dr. Muhammad Shahjahan Ali, Director of Institutional Quality Assurance Cell Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain, Teacher and Student of CE Department were present in the seminar. Akhtar Mohammed Zaman, Senior Structural Engineer, STANTEC Consulting Ltd. was the key note speaker in the seminar. The objectives of the seminar to understand why earthquake happen, how to measure, effect of earthquake to the structures, use of earthquake data to analyze and design of safe structures.

Orientation program of post graduate students for the session of January 2018 and certificate giving ceremony of professional Diploma for the session of January 2017 of Institute of Disaster Management (IDM) of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) was held on 16 January, 2018 at the IDM seminar room. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir was present as the Chief Guest while, Director of IDM Prof. Dr. Quazi Hamidul Bari presided over the function. Dean of EEE Faculty Prof. Dr. Md. Abdur Rafiq was present as special guest. Teachers, officers, students were present in the program.

To settled audit objections, a tripartite meeting with the representative from the Ministry of Education, Local and Revenue Audit Directorate and University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh held at KUET on 14 January at 10 am at the office of the Vice-Chancellor. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir, Comptroller of KUET Md. Nuruzzaman, Additional Director of UGC Md. Rezaul Karim Howlader, Audit Officer of Ministry of Education A Q M Jakir Hossain, Joint Secretary of Ministry of Education Ahmed Shamim Al Razi, Audit & Accounts officer of Local and Revenue Audit Directorate Md. Motiar Rahman, Deputy Director of Local and Revenue Audit Directorate Mohammad Kobir Hossain were present in the meeting.

Newly elected Teachers Association Executive Committee 2018 of KUET meet up with the Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir on 10 January, 2018. President Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia, Vice-President Prof. Dr. Pintu Chandra Shill, General Secretary Md. Ikramul Hoque, Assistant General Secretary Dr. Md. Abdul Hasib, Treasure Md. Mahbubur Rahman, Sports Secretary Md. Hamidul Islam, Cultural Secretary Khondaker Mohammed Mohiuddin Ekram, Publicity & Social Welfare Secretary Shahrear Roman, Member Dr. Md. Elias Uddin, Prof. Dr. Md Mustafa Sarwar, Dr. Azizur Rahman, Dr. Sk. Md. Masudul Ahsan, Dr. Md. Habibur Rahman of the newly elected Teachers Association Executive Committee 2018 and other teachers of KUET present there.

External Peer Review Team (EPRT) visit KUET for the evaluation of self-assessment activities of the Math Department of the University. The team members were meet up with the Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir on 09 January 2017 at 1:00 pm at the office of the Vice-Chancellor. The EPR team members were the Dr. Kripa Shanker Gupta, Director, Internal Quality Assurance and Executive Education, ISBR Business School, Bangalore, India, Prof. Dr. Md. Jahanur Rahman, Department of Statistics, University of Rajshahi, Prof. Dr. Md. Manirul Alam Sarker, Department of Mathematics, Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology. This time Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain, Director of Institutional Quality Assurance Cell, KUET also present there. The EPR Team also meet with the dean of faculties, director of Institutes, teachers, registrar, librarian, chief medical officer, controller of examination, officers, former students, post-graduate students, staffs. They also visit scientific labs, student residential halls, gymnasium, auditorium, central computer center of the university from January 9-11.

External Peer Review Team (EPRT) visit KUET for the evaluation of self-assessment activities of the IEM Department of the University. The team members were meet up with the Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir on 09 January 2017 at 10:30 pm at the office of the Vice-Chancellor. The EPR team members were the Prof. Dr. SRD Kalingamudali, Department of Physics, University of Kelaniya, Srilanka, Prof. Dr. Md. Elias Molla, Department of Chemistry of Jahangirnagar University, Prof. Dr. Md. Mosharraf Hossain, Department of Industrial and Production Engineering of Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology. This time Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain, Director and Prof. Dr. K. M. Azharul Hasan Additional Director of Institutional Quality Assurance Cell, KUET also present there. The EPR Team also meet with the dean of faculties, director of Institutes, teachers, registrar, librarian, chief medical officer, controller of examination, officers, former students, post-graduate students, staffs. They also visit scientific labs, student residential halls, gymnasium, auditorium, central computer center of the university from January 7-9.

The students of the Rokeya hall of KUET, celebrated Annual Dinner on 02 January 2018 at the Hall Lawn with great enjoyment and the participation. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir graced the occasion as the Chief Guest while Mrs. Meherunnesa Lata wife of Vice-chancellor, Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia, Director (Students Welfare) were present as the special guest. Provost (CC) of Rokeya Hall Shuheli Shaila Ahmed presided over the function. Assistant Provost of Rokeya Hall Monika Gope and Mehnuma Tabassum Omar, other teachers from different departments and students of Rokeya Hall of KUET were present in the function.

New year, new books for the students of class one to nine “Textbook Festival 2018” as a part of countrywide free textbooks distribution program held at the Schools of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) on 01 January at 10 am. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir distributed new free textbook among the students as the Chief Guest. In his speech, Prof. Alamgir urged the students to study hard because the fortune of Bangladesh depends on their success. He also thanked and expressed his gratitude to the Government of Bangladesh and related ministry for countrywide handed over new textbook to the students at the first day of new year. Professor of ECE Department Dr. Md. Mostafizur Rahman, Professor of Physics Department Dr. Jolly Sultana, Librarian Md. Akkas Uddin Pathan of KUET present there as special guest. Among others Md. Zahidul Islam, Headmaster of Khulna Engineering University School, Md. Akbar Hossain, Headmaster of Unmesh Govt. Primary School, Mst. Razia Sultana, Headmaster of Khulna Engineering University School (Primary), all teachers, students, guardians and others were also present at the occasion.

New elected Officers Association Executive Committee 2018 of KUET meet up with the Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir on 01 January, 2018. President Md. Nuruzzaman, Vice-President Sikder Md. Saiful Islam, General Secretary Engr. Md. Mahmudul Hasan, Assistant General Secretary Md. Akkas Ali, Organizing Secretary Sk. Omar Faruk, Treasure Engr. Prodip Kumar Das, Sports, Cultural & Social Welfare Secretary Monoj Kumar Majumder, Office and Publicity Secretary Shah Md. Shahidul Islam, Member Engr. Md. Anisur Rahman Bhuiyan, Dr. Engr. Md. Julfikar Hossain, Engr. Tumpa Rani Roy of the new elected Officers Association Executive Committee 2018 and other officers of KUET present there.

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall of KUET celebrated annual dinner and indoor games prize giving ceremony 2017 held on December, 09, 2017 at 7:00 pm. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir graced the ceremony as the chief guest. Director (Students’ Welfare) Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia was present as special guest. Provost of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman hall Prof. Dr. Pallab Kumar Choudhury presided over the function. Among others provost and assistant provost from different hall and teachers from different department were present in the function.

External Peer Review Team (EPRT) visit KUET for the evaluation of self-assessment activities of the ECE Department of the University. The team members met the Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir on 26 December 2017 at 5 pm at the office of the Vice-Chancellor. Associate Professor Dr. Huzili Hussin, Dean School of Human Development and Techno-Communication, University Malaysia Perlis, Malaysia, Prof. Dr. Md. Solaiman Ali Fakir, Department of Crop Botany, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Prof. Dr. Kazi Khairul Islam, Dean, School of Science and Engineering, Uttara University Dhaka were the EPRT team members. This time Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain, Director and Prof. Dr. K.M.Azharul Hasan Additional Director of Institutional Quality Assurance Cell, KUET also present there. The EPRT team also meet with the dean of faculties, director of Institutes, teachers, registrar, librarian, chief medical officer, controller of examination, officers, former students, post-graduate students, staffs. They also visit scientific labs, student residential halls, gymnasium, auditorium, central computer center of the university from December 26-28.

Fazlul Haque hall of KUET, at its premises, celebrated Annual Dinner on 28 December 2017. VC of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Director (Students’ Welfare) Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia was present as the Special Guest. Provost of Fazlul Haque hall Dr. Naruttam Kumar Roy presided over the function. Among others provost and assistant provost from different hall and teachers from different department were present in the function.

Workshop 3: Preparation & Submission of Improvement Plan” under Self-Assessment and Quality Assurance in Higher Education in the Department of Physics, KUET organized by the Self-Assessment Committee (SAC), Department of Physics, KUET held on 27 December 2017 at the Distance Learning Theater of KUET. Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir, Vice-Chancellor and Chairman of Quality Assurance Committee (QAC), was present in the workshop as Chief Guest. Prof. Dr. Quazi Hamidul Bari, Dean, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain, Director, Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) were present as Special Guests. Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder, Chairman, SAC and Head, Department of Physics, KUET was presided over the function. In the Technical Session ‘Preparation and Submission of Improvement Plan’ presented by the Prof. Dr. Md. Mahbub Alam. Welcome address delivered by the Prof. Dr. Md. Abdullah Elias Akhter, Department of Physics, KUET.

Training program of septic tank inspection held at KUET on 23 December, 2017. This training program was arranged by the Institute of Disaster Management (IDM) of KUET, supported with Khulna City Corporation (KCC) and SNV. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir inaugurated the training program as the chief guest. In the inaugural session Prof. Dr. Khondoker Mahbub Hassan, Dept. of CE, KUET was brief details about this training program in his speech. The training session was conducting by the Engr. Noman Al Hafiz, Engr. Al-Amin, Engr. Mehedi Hasan Mishuk, Engr. Fatema Naznin. The training about the construction method, Professional health of construction worker and security, Law & rules of construction septic tank.

Dean's Award giving ceremony arranged by the ME Faculty of KUET held on 21 December, 2017 at 2:30 pm in the ME Seminar room. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir was present as the Chief Guest. Dean of ME Faculty Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder presided over the event. Dean of CE faculty Prof. Dr. Quazi Hamidul Bari, Dean of EEE faculty Prof. Dr. Md. Abdur Rafiq, Head of ME Department Prof. Md. Golam Kader, Head of IEM Department Dr. Azizur Rahman, Head of ESE Department Prof. Dr. Mohammad Ariful Islam, Head of LE Department Dr. Md. Abul Hashem, Head of TE Department Prof. Dr. Mohammad Abdul Jalil were present as special guests. Mention that, the students who have above 3.75 CGPA without any back lock they were selected for Dean’s award according to article 18.2 of academic ordinance of the University. Total 339 students of 4 departments from the session of 2012-2013 to 2015-16 under ME Faculty were received dean’s award in this event.

Amar Ekushey Hall of KUET, at its premises, celebrated annual dinner & prize given ceremony of indoor games tournament on 21 December 2017 at 7:00 pm. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir graced the occasion as the Chief Guest while Prof. Dr. Md. Bazlar Rahman, Provost of Amar Ekushey Hall Presided over the function. Director (Students Welfare) Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia was present as the Special Guest. Other provost and assistant provost from different halls, other teachers, students of Amar Ekushey Hall present in the function.

The Technical Paper entitled as “Experimental Study on the Use of Co-Compost in Agriculture” by Shourav Saha (former UG student of Civil Engineering Department, KUET, Batch 2K12) and Muhammed Alamgir (Professor of Civil Engineering & Vice-Chancellor, KUET), obtained 7th IconSWM & Springer Excellence Award 2017. This prestigious award is given to total 20 papers in different categories from the 270 papers presented in the conference. The award was declared on 17th December during Valedictory Programme of 7thIconSWM 2017, held at the Auditorium of Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTSAU), Hyderabad, India.

The Vice-Chancellor of KUET and the Professor of Civil Engineering Department, Dr. Muhammed Alamgir attended the 7th IconSWM 2017 -7th International Conference on Solid Waste Management at Hyderabad, India, during the period of 13 to 17 December, 2017. During this period, Prof. Alamgir attended a bilateral scientific collaboration dialogue with the Scientists and Researchers on 13th December. On 14th December, he also took part in the core committee meeting to fix-up the various aspects of the conference including future prospects as the Vice-Chairman and International Scientific Committee Member of this Conference. Professor Alamgir delivered oral presentation of 2 technical papers on 15th and 16th December entitled as “Characterization of Essential Oil Extracted from a Kitchen Waste: Lemon Peel(by: R. Sarder and M. Alamgir)” and “Experimental Study on the Use of Co-Compost in Agriculture(by:S. Saha and M. Alamgir)”, respectively. He also chaired the Technical Session on 16th December entitled as “Biogas and Bio-methanation”. Prof. Alamgir also participated in a joint meeting of 21 experts from 15 countries chaired by Prof. SK Ghosh, the conference Chair in the evening of 16th December.

Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) celebrated the Victory Day on December 16, 2017 by paying utmost respect to the country’s most illustrious sons who were brutally killed by the Pakistani occupation forces and their collaborators in the nine-month bloody war with Pakistan in 1971. KUET took elaborate programmes to observe the day in a befitting manner. On 16 December The national flag flew in front of all important buildings at early in the morning. drawing competition for children was held at the Student Welfare Center(SWC) of the university to mark the Victory Day held at 9 am. At 9:30 pm “Gonosongit” held at the Premises of Liberation sculpture “Durbar Bangla” at Campus. At 10 pm Dean of Mechanical Engineering Faculty and Acting Vice-Chancellor (Routine Work) of KUET Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder placed floral wreaths on Liberation Sculpture “Durbar Bangla” on behalf of the University. Later, KUET Teachers Association, Director (Students’ Welfare), KUET Officers Association, Khanjahan Ali Hall, Dr. M. A. Rashid Hall, A.K.Fazlul Haque Hall, Lalan Shah Hall, Rokeya Hall, Amar Ekushey Hall, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall, KUET Chattra League, Staff Association(3rd Class) , Staff Association(4th Class) , Bangabandhu Karmachary Parishad, Cattra Front & Khulna Universitu High School placed floral wreath at the memorial. Friendly football match between, Teacher and Student held on the play ground at 3:30 pm. After Asr prayer a milad-mahfil was arranged at the KUET central mosque to pray for the departed souls of the nation’s bravest sons. Discussion Meeting and Cultural programmes also held at the SWC at the evening.

Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) observed Martyred Intellectuals Day on December 14, 2017 by paying respect to the country’s most illustrious sons who were brutally killed by the Pakistani occupation forces and their collaborators in an effort to rid the country of its intelligentsia just two days before the final victory in the nine-month bloody war with Pakistan in 1971. The authorities of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) took elaborate programs to observe the day in a befitting manner. Black flags were hoisted and the national flag flew at half-mast atop all important buildings of the University with the rising of the Sun. At 10:30 a.m. teachers, students, officers and employees gathered and brought out a procession led by the Dean of Mechanical Engineering Faculty and Acting Vice-Chancellor (Routine Work) of KUET Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder. At 11 am a discussion meeting was also held at the SWC with Director (Students’ Welfare) Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia in the chair. Dean of Mechanical Engineering Faculty and Acting Vice-Chancellor (Routine Work) of KUET Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder delivered speech as the Chief Guest. Dean of CE Faculty Prof. Dr. Quazi Hamidul Bari, Dean of EEE faculty Prof. Dr. Md. Abdur Rafiq, President of Teachers Association Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder delivered their speech as Special Guest. Among others, Assistant Professor of BECM Department Md. Hamidul Islam, Director (CC) of Planning & Development Md. Anisur Rahman Bhuiyan, Secretary of Bangladesh Chattra League, KUET Sadman Nahiyan Sezan, President of KUET Karmochary Somity (3rd Class) Md. Mamunur Rashid Jewel spoke in the meeting. Public Relations Officer Monoj Kumar Majumder represented the discussion meeting. After Asr prayer a milad-mahfil was arranged at the KUET central mosque to pray for the departed souls of the nation’s illustrious sons. Procession of candle light and a drama played by KUET theatre were also held at the evening.

Seminar on Rotary Scholarship held at Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) on 10 December, 2017 at 3 pm at SWC in campus. KUET and Rotary District 3281, Bangladesh has jointly organized this seminar for Master’s in Leading Foreign Universities such as University of Bradford (UK), Intl. Christian University (Japan), Uppsala University (Sweden), University of Queensland (Australia) and also 3 months Certificate Program in University of Chulalonkorn (Thailand). Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir graced the events as Chief Guest. Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia was present as special guest. Dr. Ishtiaque Zaman, Chief Advisor, Connect Consulting Limited, Dhaka, delivered key note speech to narrate all the aspects of the scholarship. Final year UG students and young faculty members are attend in this seminar.

Training Workshop On CNC Machines Operation held at 10-12 December at the seminar room of Mechanical Engineering Department of KUET. The event was organized by the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning Facilities in the Department of Mechanical Engineering (CP-6149) which is a Sub-Project of Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project (HEQEP) under the University Grants Commission (UGC). Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir was present as Chief Guest at the inaugural session held on 10 December at 9:30 am. Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder, Dean, Faculty of ME, KUET. Prof. Dr. Md. Golam Kader, Head, Department of ME, KUET were present as Special Guest. Prof. Dr. Md. Kutub Uddin, Sub-Project Manager (SPM), CP-6149 Presided over the function.

External Peer Review Team (EPRT) visit KUET for the evaluation of self-assessment activities of the EEE Department of the University. The team members also meet the Dean of ME Faculty and Acting VC (Routine work) Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder on 12 December 2017 at 10 am at the office of the Vice-Chancellor. Dr. S.J.M.N.G. Samarakoon, Senior Lecturer, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Prof. Dr. S.M. Kabir, Department of Marketing, University of Rajshahi, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Abdul Goffar Khan, Department of EEE, RUET were the EPRT team members. This time Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain, Director and Prof. Dr. K.M.Azharul Hasan Additional Director of Institutional Quality Assurance Cell, KUET also present there. The EPRT team also meet with the dean of faculties, director of Institutes, teachers, registrar, librarian, chief medical officer, controller of examination, officers, former students, post-graduate students, staffs. They also visit scientific labs, student residential halls, gymnasium, auditorium, central computer center of the university from December 12-14.

“Begum Rokeya Dibos” celebrated on 09 December,2017 at the premises of Rokeya hall of KUET. Discussion meeting and various cultural program held to mark the “Begum Rokeya Dibos”, organized by the Rokeya Hall of KUET. Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir was present as the Chief Guest . Director (SW) Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia was present as Special Guest. Provost of Rokeya hall (In-Charge) Shuheli Shaila Ahmed presided over the function. Assistant Provost of Rokeya Hall Monika Gope and Mehnuma Tabassum Omar, Students of Rokeya Hall took part in the function.

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman (BSMR) hall of KUET, at its premises, celebrated Annual Dinner and Prize Given Ceremony on 09 December, 2017. VC of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Provost of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman hall Prof. Dr. Pallab Kumar Choudhury presided over the function. Wife of VC Ms. Meherunnesa Lata and Director (Students’ Welfare) Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia were Present as Special Guest. Student of BSMR hall and President of KUET Chattra Leage Md. Abul Hasan Shovon also delivered his speech. Among others provost, assistant provost from others hall of KUET and the students of BSMR hall attend the function.

A three-days long International Conference on Electrical Information and Communication Technology (EICT-2017) held at Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) on 07-09 December, 2017. The conference has been organized by Faculty of Electrical & Electronic Engineering, KUET. Honourable Chairman of UGC Prof. Abdul Mannan inaugurated the conference as chief guest on 07 December at 10 am. at the University Student Welfare Center. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir was present as Chief Patron of EICT 2017. Organizing Chair of EICT 2017 Prof. Dr. Md. Abdur Rafiq presided over the inaugural session. Technical Chair Prof. Dr. Mohiuddin Ahmad, Special Guest Vice Chair of IEEE BDS &Prof. of BUET Dr. Celia Shahnaz, Secretary of the conference organizing committee Prof. Dr. A.B.M.Aowlad Hossain were present at the inaugural session. In the key note session individually paper presented by Dr. Takayuki Makino, Fukui University, Japan and Dr. Subir Kumar Sarkar, Jadavpur University, India after the inauguration ceremony. On 08 December at night at the closing ceremony of the conference, Member of UGC Prof. Dr. Dil Afroza Begum was present as the chief guest while Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir was present as the Chief Patron. Scientists, engineers, researchers and scholars from different universities, deans of different faculties of KUET, departmental heads and directors participated in the conference. In their speech all the guest and experts hoped that the conference would be able to share knowledge and experiences to develop new ideas through use of new technologies. From the world 11 countries 128 technical papers are selected from more than 393 research papers, which are presented in 33 technical session in the three days conference and the best 5 papers are rewarded. The participants of the conference visited Sundarban and Mongla Port and conference dinner also held at the end of Conference.

Inauguration of Textile Wall Magazine & Indoor Games Prize Giving Ceremony held at Textile Engineering Department of KUET on 05 December, 2017. The Chief Guest was the Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir. The Special Guests were Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder, Dean, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia, Director (Students Welfare). Head of Textile Engineering Department Prof. Dr. Mohammad Abdul Jalil presided over the function.

A workshop for the Staff (Grade 17-20) of the Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) arranged by the Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) was held on 02 December, 2017 at the Distance Learning Theater. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir inaugurated the workshop as the chief guest at 9:00 am. Technical Session Presented by the Prof. Dr. Md. Sarowar Jahan, Agrotechnology Discipline, Khulna University and Prof. Dr. Quazi Hamidul Bari, Dean, Civil Engineering Faculty, KUET. Director of IQAC Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain was presided over the program. Prof. Dr. K.M. Azharul Hasan, Additional Director, IQAC, KUET was delivered welcome speech and G. M. Shahidul Alam was delivered Greeting speech.

Building Technology Festival “BUILTECH FEST 2017” held at Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET). This event was held on 01-02 December, 2017 organized by the department of Building Engineering & Construction Management (BECM) of this University. The inauguration ceremony was held on 01 December at 9 am at the Student Welfare Centre in campus. Vice-chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir was present as the Chief Guest at Inaugural Ceremony. Managing Director of Khulna WASA Md. Abdullah PEng, Dean of Civil Engineering Faculty Prof. Dr. Kazi Hamidul Bari and the former Professor of Civil Engineering Department Dr. Md. Abul Bashar were present as special guest. Head of BECM Department and President of Builtech Fest 2017 Prof. Dr. Kazi ABM Mohiuddin was presided over the function. Technical Session including Poster presentation on innovation in construction, Mechanics Mania, Management Mastermind, Drafting and Green Strike was held at the first day of the fest. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir distributed prizes among the winners at the end of the first day session. Green Building workshop held at the second day of the Building Technology Festival “BUILTECH FEST 2017”.

Dr. M. A. Rashid Hall of KUET, at its premises, celebrated annual dinner on 30 November 2017 at 7:30 PM. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir graced the occasion as the Chief Guest while Dr. Pintu Chandra Shill, Provost of Dr. M. A. Rashid Hall Presided over the function. Director (Students Welfare) Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia was present as special guest. Other Provosts and Assistant Provosts of different halls and students of the Dr. M.A. Rashid hall were present in the function.

Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) celebrated the recognition of the historic 7th March speech of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman as a world documentary heritage. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir paid homage to Bangabandhu by placing wreaths at the portrait of the Bangabandhu. To mark the day a joyful procession also brought out with the Teachers, Officers, Staffs, Students of the University and University’s School led by the Vice-Chancellor. Director (Student Welfare) Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia and President of KUET Chattra Leage Md. Abul Hasan Shovon were also present there and delivered their speech. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) on October 30 recognised the Bangabandhu’s historic March 7 as part of world’s documentary heritage.

“Without Mathematics we can’t move. Mathematics’ must be exercised to smoothness of science. The role of mathematics is undeniable to progress of science.” Vice-Chancellor (VC) of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir said while he was inaugurating the 9th National Undergraduate Math Olympiad as Chief Guest. This daylong event for Khulna Region was started on 18 November at 10 am supported by the Bangladesh Math Association and Bangladesh National Undergraduate Math Olympiad Committee, arranged by the KUET. Head of Mathematics Department of KUET and Convener of Regional Olympiad Committee Prof. Dr. Md. Alhaz Uddin presided over the event. Dean (in-charge) of CE Faculty Prof. Dr. Khondoker Mahbub Hassan, Member Secretary of Bangladesh National Undergraduate Math Olympiad Committee Prof. Dr. Md. Monirul Alam Sarker, Dean of Science Faculty of Begum Rokeya University Prof. Dr. Md. Tazul Islam, Founder of E-Math Research Foundation and Executive Director Kazi Md. Khairul Bashar were present as special guests. The written exam of the students started just after inaugurated the program by hoisting National Flag with National Anthem and releasing balloons. Besides, the event was ended by the prize giving ceremony in closing ceremony after the open discussion and answering question segment. The VC of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir distributed prizes among the winners as a Chief Guest. In the Olympiad Number of 10 participant’s winners form the 90 participants of the 11 college and University of Khulna region. The winners of six regional contest will be take part in the National Undergraduate Math Olympiad. present and former students, Teachers and persons who have interest in mathematics attend in the Olympiad.

A tea party arranged by the administration of KUET for the retirement of Professor of Civil Engineering Department Dr. Md. Monjur Hossain on November 15, 2017 at 3 pm. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir presided over the function. Ex Director of BIT, Khulna Prof. M. A. Hannan, Faculty deans, directors, departmental heads, provosts of the hall, registrar and other high official of KUET attended the function. In the meantime, a crest handed over to the departing Prof. Dr. Md. Monjur Hossain and adorned him a sash (uttoriyo) by VC of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir. Earlier, a farewell ceremony also arranged by the Civil Engineering department at 12 pm. VC of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir present as the chief guest while Head of Civil Engineering Department Prof. Dr. Muhammad Harunur Rashid in the chair. Later, a farewell ceremony also arranged by the Teachers Association for the retirement of Prof. Dr. Md. Monjur Hossain at 7 pm. VC of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir present as the chief guest while Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder, President of Teachers Association, in the chair. General Secretary of Teachers Association Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia represent the function.

Workshop on Deep Learning held at Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) organized by IEEE Student Branch of the University held on 11 November, 2017 at ECE Seminar Room. In the Closing Ceremony of the workshop Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir was present as a Chief Guest and Special Guest was Prof. Dr. Md. Nurunnabi Mollah, Counselor IEEE, KUET & IRC IEEE BDS. The Speaker of the workshop was the Manash Kumar Mandal, Research Assistant (RA) at Ice9 Labs. Chairman IEEE Student Branch Mahmudul Hasan was presided over the closing ceremony.

Fabrication Laboratory (Fab Lab) inaugurated at Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET). The inauguration ceremony was held on 9th November, 2017 at 11:30 am at new academic building in campus organized by sub-project office of Fab Lab KUET (CP-5014). “Idea is valueless, if the idea is not to use. Idea should be form in real shape. Fab Lab will be the way to discover new idea” said the Vice Chancellor (VC) of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir while he was inaugurating the Fab Lab as the chief guest. Sub-project Manager of Fab Lab KUET Prof. Dr. Pallab Kumar Choudhury presided over the function. In the ceremony welcome address delivered by the Dr. Md. Mahbub Hasan, DSPM, Fab Lab KUET. Form the operator of Fab Lab Sezuti Zaman was delivered his speech and Tanbibur Rahman was represented the program. Mention that, total eight Fab Lab will be built in Bangladesh under the HEQEP project of UGC. KUET is the pioneer to inaugurate Fab Lab in campus after completion all of its criteria. Vision to the theme “Mind to Market” and to turn real shape of new ideas from the students this project was taken.

Discussion Meeting on mental health awareness arranged by the Rokeya hall of KUET held on 4 November in the hall seminar room. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir was present the discussion meeting as the chief guest. Dean of ME faculty Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder, Medical Officer of Psychology Department of Khulna Medical College Dr. Sayed Mahbub-E-Kibria, Assistant Professor of Bio-Medical Engineering Department of KUET Dr. Nasrin Akhter, Lecturer of Biomedical Engineering Department of KUET Dr. Zubayer Ahmed Ratan was delivered speech as special guests. Provost of Rokeya Hall Shuheli Shaila Ahmed was presided over the discussion meeting.

Seminar on ‘Exploring leather sector: feature scopes, employment opportunities and shortcomings’ held at Leather Engineering Department of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) on 04 November, 2017. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir was inaugurated the seminar as the Chief Guest. Dean of Mechanical Engineering Department Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder was present as the special guest. Dr. Md. Abul Hashem, Head, Dept. of LE, Presided over the Seminar. Welcome address delivered by the Assistant professor of LE department Zia Uddin Md. Chowdhury and Theme paper “Scope, Diversity and Carrier, Opportunities for the leather engineers: Bangladesh perspective” presented by Managing director of Takamatsu Shoe Co. Ltd. S A M Yousuf. Technical Session presented by General Manager (operation) of US-Bangla Leather Products Ltd. Md. Golam Shahnewaz, Manager of Human Resource of Ventura leatherwear MFY (BD) Ltd. Md Saiful Haque, Assistant Production Manager of Footwear Operation of Puma SE Kazi Mahadi Hassan and Operational Process Manager (Development & Industrialization) of Decathlon Mahbub Alam Bhuyan.

Dean's Award giving ceremony arranged by the EEE Faculty of KUET held on 31 October at 3:30 pm in the EEE Seminar room. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir was present as the Chief Guest. Dean of EEE faculty Prof. Dr. Md. Abdur Rafiq presided over the event. Dean of CE faculty Prof. Dr. Quazi Hamidul Bari, Dean of ME Faculty Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder, Head of EEE Department Prof. Dr. Md. Shahjahan, Head of CSE Department Prof. Dr. Muhammed Sheikh Sadi, Head of ECE Department Prof. Dr. Md. Faruque Hossain, Head of BME Department Prof. Dr. Md. Nurunnabi Mollah, Head of MSE Department Prof. Dr. Md. Rafiqul Islam (1) were present as special guests. Mention that, the students who have above 3.75 CGPA without any back lock they were selected for Dean’s award according to article 18.2 of academic ordinance of the University. Total 129 students of 4 departments from the session of 2015-16 under EEE Faculty were received dean’s award in this event.

World Habitat Day observed at KUET on 25 October, 2017 with the idea to reflect on the state of towns and cities and the basic right of all to adequate shelter and also intended to remind the world of its collective responsibility towards the future of the human habitat. This year’s theme for the day is “Housing Policies: Affordable Homes” to promote sustainable development policies that ensure adequate shelter for all. Marking the day, a rally was started at 10:00 am in front of administrative building and paraded whole campus lead by the Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir. After the end of rally a discussion meeting was held at the Students Welfare Center in Campus. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir, In his speech as chief guest said, housing is a basic right of human and the government is working to ensure secure houses for all citizens. Along with the government, the role of private investors is also very important in providing safe, afforded for people, he said. Head of URP Department Prof.Dr. Md. Mustafa Saroar, Director (Students’ Welfare) Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia, President of BIP Khulna Chapter Prof. Dr. Ashraful Alam, Lecturer of Architecture Department of KUET Md. Rayhan Khan, Urban Manager of Oxfam GB Anisur Rahman Chowdhuri, Director (Program) of Jagoroni Chakra Foundation Md Hasan Arif were delivered speech in the discussion meeting. In the discussion meeting welcome address delivered by the Assistant Prof. of URP department of KUET Md. Esraz-Ul-Zannat and Key note paper presented by the Assistant Prof. of URP department of KUET and also secretary of BIP Khulna chapter Tusar Kanti Roy.

The grand final and prize given ceremony of KDS Divisional Debate Tournament 2017 held at KUET organized by the KUET Debating Society (KDS) on 24 October at night in the seminar room of Civil Engineering building. Grand final of the tournament was held between the team of Khulna University and KUET. The team of Khulna University and KUET had been rewarded as champion and runner-up respectively. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir enjoyed the final competition and awarded prizes among the winners as Chief Guest in the closing ceremony of the event. He said, debate help to enriched every sector in human life. The debater can achieved success in life. To call the students in the field of debate as a part of co-curricular activities, he also said debate helps us to absorbed patience and awaken our open mindedness. Lecturer of CE Department and Moderator of KDS Tanmoy Chakrabarti presided over the ceremony while Director (Student’s welfare) Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia was present as the special guest in the occasion. Teachers & students from various departments, related officers and others were present there.

Dean’s Award giving ceremony arranged by the Civil Engineering Faculty held at KUET on 22 October at 3:30 pm in the Civil Engineering Building. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir was present as the Chief Guest. Dean of CE faculty Prof. Dr. Md. Mahbub Alam presided over the event. Dean of EEE faculty Prof. Dr. Md. Abdur Rafiq, Dean of ME Faculty Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder, Head of CE Department Prof. Dr. Muhammad Harunur Rashid, Head of URP Department Prof. Dr. Md. Mustafa Saroar, Head of BECM Department Prof. Dr. Kazi ABM Hohiuddin, Head of Architecture Department Dr. Bayezid Ismail Choudhury were present as special guests. Mention that, the students who have above 3.75 CGPA without any back lock they were selected for Dean’s award according to article 18.2 of academic ordinance of the University. Total 163 students of 3 departments from the session of 2012-13 to 2015-16 under Civil Engineering Faculty were received dean’s award in this event.

Written test for the admission to first year BSc Engineering, Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning (BURP) & Bachelor of Architecture courses under academic session 2017-2018 of Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) was held peacefully on 20 October, 2017 at 10:00 am to 12.30 pm. The admission test was started at 10:00 am in stead of 09:30 am due to heavy rainfall by the decision of admission test committee to favor examinee to reach the exam center in time. A total of 8199 admission seekers attended the entry test for 1005 seats in 14 departments under BSc Engineering, Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning (BURP) & Bachelor of Architecture courses. A total of 10500 applicants had applied for 1005 seats, but 10477 applicants were eligible to seat admission test after scrutiny. Vice-chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Mohammed Alamgir, Dean of Mechanical Engineering Faculty and also President of admission test committee Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder visited the examination centers. The VC of KUET thanked all members of admission test committee, teachers and employees of KUET, admission seekers and their guardians and members of the law enforcers for their cooperation for completing examination test peacefully. The result of entry test will be appear on October 30 and it will be displayed on KUET website (www.kuet.ac.bd) and notice board.

Training on "Curriculum Concept, models and Development Strategy: Module-2" held at KUET. This event was arranged by the Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of KUET on 14 October, 2017 at administrative building conference room. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir inaugurated the workshop as the chief guest. Director of IQAC Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain was presided over the event. Additional Director of IQAC Dr. K.M.Azharul Hasan was delivered welcome speech. Prof. Dr. S.M.Kabir, Department of Marketing, Rajshahi University was present as Resource Person. Teachers & Officers of KUET took part in the workshop.

Training program for Meson about septic tank construction held at KUET on 14 October, 2017. This training program was arranged by the Institute of Disaster Management (IDM) of KUET, supported with Khulna City Corporation (KCC) and SNV. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir inaugurated the training program as the chief guest. Prof. Dr. Khondoker Mahbub Hassan, Dept. of CE, KUET, M. A. Aziz, Executive Engineer of KCC, Engr. Shahidul Islam of SNV was delivered speech. The training session was conducting by the Engr. Noman Al Hafiz, Engr. Al-Amin, Engr. Mehedi Hasan Mishuk, Engr. Fatema Naznin. Mention that is the first time workshop in Bangladesh for Meson about septic tank construction which is held at KUET by the financial support of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and DFID.

Celebrating Life held at Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET). Daily Star and Standard Chartered Bank jointly arranged the event supported with KUET Radio, KUET Film Society & KUET Photographic Society. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir was inaugurated the event on October 12, 2017 at Student’s Welfare Center at 9:30 AM. Director (Students’ Welfare) Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia also present there.

Education USA Director of the American Center, Embassy of the United States of America Sohel Iqbal Meet with the Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir On 10 October 2017 at KUET. In the meeting he explains the systems, scopes and various aspects of higher studies in the USA universities and recent steps taken by the embassy to make process easier to get USA visa. He also, desired to be arrange a seminar about this issue in KUET. Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir, VC of KUET thanked him for visiting KUET. Director (Students’ Welfare) Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia, Assistant Director (Students’ Welfare) Bishnu Sarker were also present this time.

Workshop on “Applied Research on Energy and Power” held on 10 October, 2017 at KUET. In the inaugural session Shahin Ahmed Chowdhury, Chairman, Bangladesh Energy and Power Research Council, was present as the Chief Guest. Vice-chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir was presided over the function. Prof. Dr. Md. Abdur Rafiq, Dean, Faculty of EEE, Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder, Dean, Faculty of ME were present as Special Guest. Prof. Dr. Md. Shahjahan, Head, Department of EEE, delivered welcome speech. Technical session was presented by Prof. Dr. A. N. M. Mizanur Rahman, Department of ME and Dr. Naruttam Kumar Roy, Department of EEE of KUET. This workshop was organized by the department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering with supported by the Bangladesh Energy and Power Research Council. Teachers and Officers of KUET were present in the workshop.

The Vice-Chancellor of KUET and the Professor of Civil Engineering Department Dr. Muhammed Alamgir attended the SARDINIA 2017 -16th International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium at Cagliar, Italy, during the period of 2 to 6 October, 2017. In the Conference, Prof. Alamgir Chaired to Technical Session on 2 and 4 Oct. as “WM Concepts in Different Countries” and “Anaerobic Digestion – Biogas utilization”, respectively. He gave oral presented 2 technical papers on 5 and 6 Oct. entitled as “Management of faecal sludge through co-composting approach in Kushtia municipality of Bangladesh (by:N. A. Hafiz, S. M. T. Islam, M. Alamgir)” and “Simulation of sustainable solid waste management system of Khulna city in Bangladesh through Life Cycle Assessment (by:M. S. Islam, S. M. Moniruzzaman, M. Alamgir)”. Another 2 technical papers were also presented in the poster session, entitled as “Experimental study on the safe use of faecal sludge and organic solid waste through co-composting in aquaculture (by:S. Saha, M. Alamgir)” and“Use of Geographical Information System for the evaluation of solid waste management practice In Khulna city (by:S. Golder, M. Alamgir )”. Prof. Alamgir also co-chaired and gave a brief presentationin the IWWG workshop on “Leachate management in tropical areas – Constraints, Solutions, Challenges” on 6Oct. 2017. Before attending the Conference he also made scientific collaboration with the Padova Unveristy, Italy.

Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) celebrated its 14th founding anniversary and University Day 2017 on September 23, 2017 through a series of colorful programmes. Chairman of Bangladesh University Grants Commission (UGC) Prof. Abdul Mannan inaugurated the day-long elaborated program as the Chief Guest. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir presided all over the function. At 9:45am the chief guest inaugurated the programme by hoisting the National Flag and releasing balloons & pigeons. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir hoisted the university flag. Dean of ME Faculty and the president of university founding anniversary committee 2017, Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder delivered welcome address. At 10am a grand rally was brought out with the students, teachers, officers, staff and paraded the University campus and Fulbarigate area with colourful banner, festoon and placard etc. At 11:15am a discussion meeting held in the Students Welfare Centre. Chairman of UGC Prof. Abdul Mannan spoke as the Chief Guest. The Chief Guest said that KUET has been playing its role very significantly and contributing in the field of science & engineering and research. He also expressed his warm gratitude and shared his highly satisfactory feelings after coming here at KUET. VC of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir presided over the discussion meeting. He hoped that KUET will soon be turned into the ‘Centre of Excellence’ in the field of science and engineering education and research of bangladesh. Dean (in-charge) of CE Faculty Prof. Dr. Md. Bazlar Rahman, Dean of EEE Faculty Prof. Dr. Md. Abdur Rafiq, Dean of ME Faculty Prof. Dr. Md. Mihir Ranjan Halder, Director (Students’ Welfare) Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia were present as the Special Guests. Innovative projects & Poster exhibition, technical papers presentation, tree plantation, documentaries display About KUET, inauguration ceremony of newly built buildings, charity football match, doa-mahfil and cultural events. Recitation competition from the book of “Asamapto Attojiboni” & “Karagarer Rojnamcha” written by the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman also held to mark the day. The campus also decorated with colourful lights & banners on the occasion. 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'. Due to university holidays this year University Day 2017 program held on September 23.

High tech park is going to be set up in the Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) campus. On 15 September at 04 pm a meeting held between the Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir, A.N.M. Safiqul Islam, PD, SDKHPP, Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority, ICT Ministry, Habibul Aziz, Procurement Specialist, Support to Development of of Hi-Tech Park Project, ICT, Ministry and the Team members from World Bank-Michael Engman, Ciliaka Millicent Wanjir Gitau, Mohammad Lutfullah, K. M. Maqsoodul Mannan, T.K. Barua, Md Shamsur Rahman. This time the team visited the place of 5 stored building of incubator & training center, linking Road, boundary wall, main entrance of proposed high tech park.

The online application submission for the first year BSc Engineering, Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning (BURP) and Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) courses admission of 2017-18 academic session of Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) started on 11 September 2017 Monday. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir inaugurated the online application at KUET Central Computer Centre at 10 AM. Among others Chairman of the Admission Test committee 2017-18 and Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder, Deans of other faculties, Departmental Heads, Directors, Registrar, other teachers and officers related to the online registration were present in the function. The online application will continue till 20 September 2017. The list of qualified applicants of the admission test will be displayed on 08 October 2017. The Admission Test will be held on 20 October Friday at 9:30 am to 12:00 pm.

In the academic session 2017-2018 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.

High tech park is going to be set up in the Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) campus. On 10 September at 11 am a meeting held between the Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir, Environment Specialist (Additional Secretary) of High Tech Park Authority of ICT Division of Bangladesh Md. Billal Hossain, Procurement Specialist of SDKHTP Habibul Aziz, Senior Environment Specialist of World Bank A S Harinath, Environment Specialist Ikbal Ahmed. This time the team visited the place of 5 stored building of incubator & training center, linking Road, boundary wall, main entrance of proposed high tech park.

Second Workshop: Sharing the Survey Result held at Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) department of KUET on 28 August, 2017. Vice-chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir was present as the Chief Guest. Prof. Dr. Md. Abdur Rafiq, Dean, Faculty of EEE and Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain, Director, IQAC were present as Special Guest. Prof. Dr. Md. Faruque Hossain, Chairman SAC, ECE Department, presided over the function. Teachers and Officers of KUET were present in the workshop.

On 27 August, 2017 at 12:30 p.m. Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir, VC of KUET, handed over the cheque of stipend among the KUET students from the `KUETians @ Qater Scholorship Program’. Per student 12,000 tk cheque of stipend was handed over among the 8 students of the University. Head of CE Department Prof. Dr. Muhammad Harunur Rashid, Head of ME Department Prof. Golam Kader, Director (Students’ Welfare) Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia, Director (Research and Extention) Prof. Dr. Md. Saiful Islam, Professor of EEE Department Dr. Md. Shahjahan, Deputy Registrar Shaikh Akkas Ali were present during the event.

Workshop 2: Sharing the Survey Results: Self-Assessment and Quality Assurance in Higher Education in Chemistry Department, KUET held on 27 August, 2017. Vice-chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir was present as the Chief Guest. Prof. Dr. Md. Bazlar Rahman, Dean (in-charge), Faculty of CE and Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain, Director of IQAC were present as Special Guest. Prof. Dr. Md. Abdul Motin, Chairman, SAC, Chemistry Department, was presided over the program. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Hasan Morshed, Head, Department of Chemistry, delivered welcome speech. Technical session was presented by the Prof. Dr. Md. Abdul Aziz, Department of Chemistry, KUET. Teachers and Officers of KUET were present in the workshop.

A workshop on “Office and Laboratory Management” arranged by the Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) at KUET was held on 26th August at the conference room of administrative building. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir inaugurated the workshop as the chief guest at 9:00 am. Presentation on “Office Management at university” and “Efficient Management of Laboratories at KUET” respectively presented by Hossain Ali Khondoker, Director, Local Government, Khulna Division and Prof. Dr. Md. Nurunnabi Mollah, Dept. of EEE, KUET. Director of IQAC Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain was presided over the program. Prof. Dr. K.M. Azharul Hasan, Additional Director, IQAC, KUET was delivered welcome speech. 3rd class employee of KUET took part in the workshop.

Three days long BACS Regional Programming Camp-2017 held at Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) from 24 August to 26 August, 2017 at the CSE Department. The camp arranged in cooperation with Bangladesh Advanced Computing Society (BACS) And SGIPC. On 26 August at 4 pm at the closing session of the camp Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir was present as the Chief Guest while Head of CSE Department of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Sheikh Sadi, Associate Professor Department of CSE of Nourth South University Dr. Shazzad Hossain were present as the Special Guests. Prof. Dr. M.M.A.Hashem, President, CSE Association, KUET was Presided over the event. The camp arranged for the students to develop their programming and algorithmic skills and improve performances in national level programming contests. Students from different Universities attended this camp. Teacher from different University, World Finalist of ACM ICPC and Software Engineer from renowned IT firm, Instructed to the students.

Discussion Meeting about National Mourning Day 2017 and 42th anniversary of assassination of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman held at KUET On august 22 At 5.00 pm at Student Welfare Center in campus arranged by the Bangladesh Chattra Leage, KUET. Begum Monnujan Sufian M.P. (Khulna-3) was present as the Chief Guest while Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir was present as the Chief Speaker. President of KUET Chattra Leage Md. Abul Hasan Shovon presided over the program & General Secretary Sadman Nahiyan Sejan represented the program. General Secretary of Teachers Association Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia, Head of BECM Department Dr. Kazi A B M Mohiuddin, Vice-Pressident of Khulna Mohanogor Awami league Beg Liakat Ali, President of Khulna Mohanogor Chattra League Sk Shahjalal Hossain Sujon and other Leader of Awami league, Jubo league & Chattra League were delivered speech as Special Guest.

National Mourning Day was observed with due solemnity, marking the 42th anniversary of assassination of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. 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 in campus. 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 Bangabandhu. Later, Teachers Association, Director (Students’ Welfare), Officers Association, Fazlul Haque Hall, Lalan Shah Hall, Khanjahan Ali Hall, Dr. M A Rashid Hall, Rokeya Hall, Amar Ekushy Hall, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall, KUET Chattra Leage, Employee Association(3rd class), Employee Association(4th class), Bangabandhu Karmachary Parishad, Master Roll Employee Association, Khulna Engineering University School & Govt. Ummesh Primary School placed floral wreath at the portrait of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. At 11am Discussion Meeting was held while Vice-Chancellor of KUET Professor Dr. Muhammed Alamgir present as the Chief Guest. Prof. Dr. Md. Mahbub Alam, Dean, Faculty of Civil Engineering , Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder, Dean, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, President of Teachers Association Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder, Registrar G. M. Shahidul Alam were present as the Special Guests. 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, Provost of Rokeya Hall Shuheli Shaila Ahmed, Assistant Director of DSW Bishnu Sarker, Lecturer of Biomedical Engineering Department Dr. Jubayer Ahmed Raton, General Secretary of Officers Association Hossain Mohammad Arshad, among the student President of KUET Chattra Leage Md. Abul Hassan Shovon and General Secretary Sadman Nahiyan Sezan, President of Employee Association (3rd class) Md. Mamunur Rashid Jewel spoke on the occasion. Monoj Kumar Majumder, Public Relations Officer anchoring the program. This time also the Book “Karagarer Roznamcha” written by Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, distributed among the students of new committee of KUET Chattra Leage. Other faculty members, officers, employees and students were present at that time. At 05:30 p.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. Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia, General Secretary of Teachers Association anchoring the program. Officers Association, KUET Cattra League, Bangabandhu Diploma Prkousoli Parishad, Bangabandhu Karmachary Parishad were also organized 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.

A day-long workshop on “Post Self-Assessment Improvement Plan” organized by the Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of KUET” was held on 12th August in the KUET conference room. Dean of Mechanical Engineering Faculty & Acting VC of KUET Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder was delivered speech as chief guest. Prof. Dr. Sanjoy Kumar Adhikary, Head, Quality Assurance Unit, HEQEP, UGC was presented the technical session. Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain, Director, IQAC, KUET was presided over the Programme and welcome speech delivered by the additional director of IQAC, KUET Prof. Dr. K.M. Azharul Hasan.. Teachers & Officers of KUET took part in the workshop.

Vice-Chancellor of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir inaugurated the construction work of Lab Building for Textile Engineering (TE) Department. The construction works was inaugurated by laying the foundation stone on 10th August, 2017 at 12:00 pm in campus. In a short speech Prof. Alamgir said, it’s a great news for the student of TE Department of the University that a well-designed lab building is going to construct which the students of this department have been demanding after established this department at KUET. He also thanked Honorable Prime Minister, Ministry of Education, UGC and all concerned related to this project. Director (Planning and Development) Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder, Head of the TE Department Dr. Mohammad Abdul Jalil, Chief Engineer A B M Mamunur Rashid spoke on the occasion. After laying the foundation stone, an special prayer was held. Other teachers, Officers and Staffs were also present in the function.

Farewell ceremony arranged by the Teachers Association of KUET for the retirement of professor of Mathematics Department Dr. Fouzia Rahman held on August 07, 2017 at 7:30 pm at Guest House cum Club Building in campus. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. President of Teachers Association Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder presided over the function. General Secretary of Teachers Association Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia represented the program. Members of Teachers Association attended the function. In the function, crest and other gifts handed over to the departing Prof. Dr. Fouzia Rahman.

Memorandum of Understanding (Mou) Meeting has been held on 06 August, 2017 at 03.00pm-4.00pm at a2i Meeting Room of Hon’ble Prime Minister Office in Dhaka. In the meeting, the expert of Access to Information (a2i) Programme, provide an overview of a2i Programme and highlighted the need and scope of work for a MoU between a2i Programme and Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET). Following this discussion, Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir stressed the need for signing an MoU so that both parties can conduct research in their interested area. Also there was an open discussion, where other participants provided their thoughtful insights. In the meeting the other participants were the Registrar of KUET G. M. Shahidul Alam, Documentation Expert of a2i Programme Md. Mostafizur Rahman Khan, Development Associate of a2i Programme Mohammad Rafiqul Islam, Research Assistant of a2i Programme Md. Ashraful Islam and Anika Jahan Elma.

The following topics were the objectives of the meeting :

• Discuss scope of activities to sign a MoU between a2i Programme and KUET.
• Identify possible areas of research and collaboration.
• Schedule a tentative date for signing MoU.

The following topics has come up from the open discussion episode :

• KUET shared their views, ideas and areas of interest in research and programmes that may benefit to both a2i and KUET.
• They have appreciated the internship programme and suggested to open one or two year scholarship programme for M.Sc and PhD students on a specific topic.
• They were willing to identify some specific areas of research where they can work in collaboration with a2i Programme.
• At the end of the meeting, an approximate date was fixed. That is -4th week of August, 2017.
• (v) a2i participants underpinned on joint programmes and research between a2i and KUET.

Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) observed with respect and honour the 156th birth anniversary of world famous scientist Acharya Prafulla Chandra Roy. The birth anniversary program was held at Distance Learning Theater of KUET on August 02 at 3:15pm. Vice-Chancellor of kuet Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir was present there as the Chief Guest. Sankar Kumar Mallick, Associate Professor of Bangla Department of Govt. B. L. College, Khulna, was delivered memorial lecture and Prof. Dr. Md. Abdul Motin, Department of Chemistry of KUET was delivered scientific lecture in the program. Director (Students’ Welfare) Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia was delivered welcome speech. 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 156th birth anniversary. Faculty members, officers, employees and students were present at that time.

Second Workshop: “Sharing the Survey Results: Self-Assessment and Quality Assurance in Higher Education in Mathematics Department, KUET held on 02 August, 2017. Vice-chancellor and Chairman of Quality Assurance Committee, Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir was present as the Chief Guest. Prof. Dr. Md. Mahbub Alam, Dean, Faculty of CE and Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain, Director of IQAC were present as Special Guest. Prof. Dr. M. M. Touhid Hossain, Head, Mathematics Department, was delivered the welcome speech. Prof. Dr. Md. Bazlar Rahman, Chairman SAC, Mathematics Department, presided over the function. Technical session “sharing the survey results of the stakeholders” was presented by the Prof. Dr. A. R. M. Jalal Uddin Jamali, Department of Mathematics, KUET. Teachers and Officers of KUET were present in the workshop.

Second Workshop: “Sharing the Survey Results” for the SA Program of the Civil Engineering Department held at KUET on 31 July, 2017. Vice-chancellor and Chairman of Quality Assurance Committee, Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir was present as the Chief Guest. Prof. Dr. Md. Mahbub Alam, Dean, Faculty of CE and Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain, Director of IQAC, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Harunur Rashid, Head of CE Department were present as Special Guest. Prof. Dr. Md. Monjur Hossain, Chairman SAC, CE Department presided over the function. Teachers and Officers of KUET were present in the workshop.

Workshop 2: “Sharing the Survey Results” for the Department of Leather Engineering, organized by the Self-Assessment Committee (SAC), Department of Leather Engineering held at KUET on 30 July, 2017. Vice-chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir was present as the Chief Guest. Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder, Dean, Faculty of ME and Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain, Director of IQAC were present as Special Guest. Chairman of SAC and Head of LE department Dr. Md. Abul Hashem presided over the function. Welcome Address was delivered by Dr. Md. Elias Uddin, Member SAC, Department of Leather Engineering. In the workshop Technical Session was presented by Dr. Md. Abdullah-Al-Mamun, Member SAC, Department of LE. Teachers and Officers of KUET were present in the workshop.

Four days long basic training course (signal) for the officers of the Army of the country of Bangladesh, Srilanka, Sudan, Nepal & Palestine held at KUET. ECE Department of KUET organized this event form 16-19 July, 2017. On 19 July, the closing day of the event, VC of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir handed over a crest to the team leader of the Army and handed over certificate among the participants. Head of ECE Department Prof. Dr. Md. Faruque Hossain and other teachers of the ECE department were present in the event.

A new Ambulance inaugurated by the Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir on 19 July, 2017 at 12 PM in front of Administrative Building. In a short speech Vice-Chancellor thanked Hon’ble Prime Minister of the People's Republic of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina, UGC Chairman Professor Abdul Mannan and all concerned related to get this Bus. Director (Planning & Development) Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Sikder, Chairman of Transport Committee Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder, Chief Engineer ABM Mamunur Rashid, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Rifat Sultana Shelley spoke on the occasion. Teachers, Officers, Staffs and Students of KUET were present in the function.

As a part of Series-of-Seminar, the Department of Building Engineering and Construction Management (BECM) was organized the 5th technical seminar on "Standard Practices on Project Management" on 18 July Tuesday at 3:00 PM- 4:30 PM at the Distance Learning Centre. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir was present the seminar as the Chief Guest. Dr. Kazi ABM Mohiuddin, Head, Dept. of BECM, Presided over the Seminar. Engr. Foyezur Rahman, 94315, RMP, PMP, PRINCE2 presented the technical session. Engineers, Planners, Architects, Academicians, Researchers, Officers & BECM students (4th year) were attended the seminar.

To construct a Temple in KUET campus architectural design presented by the architect in a meeting which was held at 13 July at 12 PM in the conference room of administrative building. Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir told, “I am happy for the taking initiative to construct a temple in KUET campus. It’s long desire from the traditional religions people of this University. He said ‘secularism’ had been dropped from the Constitution after the assassination of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. “The word ‘secularism’ doesn’t mean the absence of religion. It means the equal right of every religion,” he said. “Our Government have confirmed the rights of every religion in our country. He hoped people of all religions would live peacefully in our country. “We hope humanity will win,” he added. Teachers and Officers of KUET were present in the presentation.

Fresher’s Reception of the students of `16 batch and Farewell of outgoing graduate students of `12 batch of the department of Urban and Regional Planning (URP) was held on 12 July at 5:30 pm at the seminar room of IEM department. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Dean of CE Faculty Prof. Dr. Md. Mahbub Alam was present as the Special Guest. Tusar Kanti Roy, Assistant Professor, Department of URP, was presided over the ceremony. At the ceremony fresher’s students were received with flowers and crest handed over the graduate students. Among others teachers and students of URP department were present in the function.

General Meeting of The IIC-Innovation & Innovator Cell was held at the conference room of the university at 12:00 pm on Wednesday, 12 July 2017. Vice-Chancellor of KUET also Chairmen of The IIC Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir presided over the meeting. Deans, Directors of the institutes, Heads, the management team of The IIC, Expert Members of the IIC, members of Academic Council, Comptroller and related faculty members participated in the program. In the meeting the main discussed was Capacity Building, Technology Transfer and innovation Management Activities within KUET with the IIC-Innovation & Innovator Cell development in Bangladesh. CEO of IIC, KUET Mr. Md. Abul Kalam Azad was provided a brief presentation on the main agenda of the meeting.

On 12 July, 2017 at 11 am Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir, VC of KUET, handed over the cheque of stipend from the “Arif Ahmed Scholarship Fund” at the office of the Vice-Chancellor. The stipend cheque was handed over among the 1st Year student of EEE Department Md. Biplob Hossain. Among others dean of EEE faculty Prof. Dr. Md. Abdur Rafiq, Head of EEE Department Prof. Dr. Md. Shahjahan, Registrar G M Shahidul Alam were also present during the event.

As a part of Series-of-Seminar, the Department of Building Engineering and construction Management (BECM) was organized the 4th technical seminar on “Behavior of UHPFRC using Conventional Materials and Methods” on 11 July Tuesday at 3:00 PM- 4:30 PM at the Seminar Room of Textile Engineering Department. Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir was present the seminar as the Chief Guest. Dr. Kazi ABM Mohiuddin, Head, Dept. of BECM, Presided over the Seminar. Dr. Md. Habibur Rahman Sobuz, Assistant Professor of BECM Department presented the technical session. Engineers, Planners, Architects, Academicians, Researchers & BECM students (4th year) were attended the seminar.

External Peer Review Team (EPRT) visit KUET for the evaluation of self-assessment activities of the Physics department of the university. The team members also meet the Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir on 11 July 2017 at 12 pm at the office of the Vice-Chancellor. Prof. Dr. Sivali Sirimevan, Emeritus Professor, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Prof. Dr. Md. Kamrul Alam Khan, Department of Physics, Jagannath University and Prof. Dr. Md. Moazzem Hossain Miah, Department of Physics, Chittagong University were the EPRT team members. This time Prof. Dr. Quazi Sazzad Hossain, Director, Institutional Quality Assurance Cell, KUET also present there. The EPRT team also meet with the dean of faculties, director of Institutes, director and additional director of IQAC, teachers, registrar, librarian, chief medical officer, controller of examination, officers, former students, post-graduate students, staffs and they also visited scientific labs, student residential halls, gymnasium, auditorium, central computer center of the university from July 9 to July 11.

Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir, Vice Chancellor of KUET said that the drug could push the country towards destruction. He urged the students to stay away from drugs, and lead a safe and healthy life. He thanked the Students, Teachers, Officers & Staffs of the University for the co-operation of this campaign and raised their voices against drug abuse and illicit trafficking with the slogan “We Love People, We Love Nature, We Love KUET: “Say ‘No’ to Drugs, Ragging, Smoking & Waste Littering”. On 9 July at the 5th day of campaigning Vice-Chancellor has gone to different classes of CSE and BECM Department and urged all to come forward to save the young generation from the clutches of drug addiction. The campaign was aimed at creating awareness among the students about adverse impact of drug addiction, Ragging, Smoking & Waste Littering. Students also make committed with sign to abstain themselves from Drugs, Ragging, Smoking and Waste Littering while KUET VC campaigning the classes.

"If one love KUET, he never go for Drugs, Ragging, Smoking and Waste Littering", KUET VC Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir urged to the students while he campaigning against Drugs, Ragging, Smoking and Waste Littering. On 6 July at the 4th day of campaigning Vice-Chancellor has gone to different classes of CSE, ECE, TE, LE and BME Department and brief to the students about harmful effects of this. Students also make committed with sign to abstain themselves from Drugs, Ragging, Smoking and Waste Littering while KUET VC campaigning the classes.

"Nature Can teach us how we can protect ourselves from Drugs and Smoking", KUET VC Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir urged to the students while he campaigning against Drugs, Ragging, Smoking and Waste Littering. On 6 July at the 3rd day of campaigning Vice-Chancellor has gone to different classes of CSE, TE, ECE, URP, BECM, ESE and IEM Department and brief to the students about harmful effects of this. Students also make committed with sign to abstain themselves from Drugs, Ragging, Smoking and Waste Littering while KUET VC campaigning the classes.