BRAC University welcomed Fall-2025 semester students through an orientation on the Merul Badda campus on Monday with Anti-Corruption Commission chair Mohammad Abdul Momen as the chief guest.
Vice-chancellor of the university Professor Syed Ferhat Anwar advised students to act responsibly towards the country, nation and society, said a press release.
At the event, students were introduced to the rich history of BRAC University and the educational philosophy of the university’s founder, Sir Fazle Hasan Abed.
Awards were presented to four students at the programme for their recent achievements.
Farha Hassan Priti of the electrical and electronic engineering department was recognised for leading student team BRACU ALTER, becoming champions of IDEA Innovation 5.0.
Nafim Karim Khan, also of the EEE department, was recognised for becoming one of eight Bangladeshi university students who were adjudged winners of Huawei’s ‘Seeds for the Future 2025 Bangladesh’.
Ratul Hasan and Taznia Tabassum Onon of the computer science and engineering department were recognised for becoming second runner-up at bdapps Innovation Summit 2025.
Registrar David Dowland welcomed students through a video message.
Other speakers included Professor Samia Haque, dean of the school of general education, proctor Rubana Ahmed, and Professor Arshad Mahmud Chowdhury, dean of the BSRM school of engineering.
The event was moderated by Tahsina Rahman, joint director of student life.
The event ended with a cultural program with members of student club ‘Monon’ performing a dance.