BUET alumni to celebrate 150 years of heritage

The Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) will celebrate its 150th anniversary and hold its 14th Grand Reunion through an eight-day festival in January 2027.

The celebration will take place at BUET Central Field from January 6 to 13, featuring the theme “From Survey School to BUET: 150 Years of Glory (1876–2026)” and the slogan “We are Proud of our 150 Year’s Heritage”.

The programme was announced at a press conference held at the BUET Council Building on November 11.

BUET Vice-Chancellor and Chief Patron of BUET Alumni Prof Dr Eqramul Hoque attended the event as the chief guest. Pro-Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Mohammad Shariful Islam was present as the special guest.

Other speakers included Director of Student Welfare and BUET Alumni Coordinator and Treasurer Prof Dr Mohammad Abdul Motalab; BUET Alumni Secretary General Engr Md Atiqur Rahman Bhuiyan Pinu; Convener of the 14th Grand Reunion Celebration Committee Engr Md Abdur Rouf; and its Member Secretary Engr Emu Reazul Hasan.

The festival will mark BUET’s 150-year journey, from its origins as the Survey School in 1876 to its present identity as a university.