Dhaka:Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) will celebrate its 150-year legacy and 14th Grand Alumni Reunion with an extensive eight-day program from January 6 to 13, 2027. The event aims to bring together alumni from both home and abroad, highlighting the university's historical contributions to engineering education and national development.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the celebrations, themed 'From Survey School to BUET 150 Years of Glory (1876-2026),' were announced at a press conference held at BUET's Council Building. BUET Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Ekramul Haque, speaking as the chief guest, emphasized the importance of this milestone not only as a university festival but also as a significant event in the context of Bangladesh's engineering education and national progress.
BUET Pro-Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Muhammad Shariful Islam noted the institution's contributions to engineering and technological advancement since its establishment as a survey school in 1876. Professor Dr. Mohammad Abdul Motaleb, BUET Director of Student Welfare, delivered the welcome address, while BUET Alumni General Secretary Engineer Atikur Rahman Bhuiyan Pinu encouraged active participation from alumni in the celebrations.
Riyazul Hasan, the member secretary of the reunion celebration committee, presented the program schedule. The festivities will commence on January 6 with activities in nine residential halls, a colorful rally, and the inauguration of an Engineering Product Innovation Fair, Job Fair, and Book Fair featuring 63 stalls. The fifth Dr. Jamilur Reza Choudhury Memorial Lecture is also scheduled for that day.
The formal anniversary inauguration and a seminar on BUET's history and contributions are set for January 7. The main alumni reunion on January 8 will include discussions honoring 150 distinguished alumni, documentary screenings, cultural performances, sports, and a grand dinner. An entrepreneurship development workshop and special receptions for graduates marking their 30th and 50th graduation anniversaries will occur on January 9.
Optional excursions to the Sundarbans, a Padma River cruise, and Sarah Resort in Gazipur have been organized starting January 10, with the celebrations concluding on January 13. BUET Alumni Convener Engineer Md Abdur Rauf, who presided over the press conference, stated that the reunion would strengthen alumni bonds and inspire future generations.