Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) will celebrate its 150-year legacy and 14th Grand Alumni Reunion through an eight-day programme from January 6 to 13, 2027, bringing together alumni from home and abroad.
The celebrations, themed ‘From Survey School to BUET: 150 Years of Glory (1876–2026),’ were announced at a press conference at BUET's Council Building on Wednesday, said a press release.
Speaking as the chief guest, BUET Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Ekramul Haque described the anniversary as a historic milestone in the country's engineering education and national development.
“BUET's 150-year celebration is not merely a university festival; it represents a historic milestone in Bangladesh's engineering education and national development,” he said.
He expressed optimism that the reunion of distinguished alumni would strengthen research, innovation and collaboration.
BUET Pro-Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Muhammad Shariful Islam highlighted the institution's contributions to engineering and technological advancement since its establishment as a survey school in 1876.
BUET Director of Student Welfare Professor Dr Mohammad Abdul Motaleb delivered the welcome address, while BUET Alumni General Secretary Engineer Atikur Rahman Bhuiyan Pinu urged alumni to participate actively in the celebrations.
Riyazul Hasan, member secretary of the reunion celebration committee, presented the programme schedule.
According to the organisers, the celebrations will begin on January 6 with programmes at nine residential halls, a colourful 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 will also be held that day.
The formal anniversary inauguration and a seminar on BUET's history and contributions will take place on January 7.
The main alumni reunion on January 8 will feature discussions honouring 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 be organised on January 9.
Optional excursions to the Sundarbans, a Padma River cruise and Sarah Resort in Gazipur have been arranged from January 10. The celebrations will conclude on January 13.
Presiding over the press conference, BUET Alumni Convener Engineer Md Abdur Rauf said the reunion would strengthen bonds among alumni and inspire future generations.
The programme was formally launched through an audiovisual presentation.
