The faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) successfully organized the 6th International Conference on Electrical Information and Communication Technology (EICT) on 07-09 December 2023 in the KUET campus. EICT has become a very well-recognized international conference of KUET that happens once in every two years since 2013. The main objective is to create an effective platform for researchers, and technical experts to share recent ideas, innovations, and problem-solving techniques in the vast areas of electrical, information, and communication engineering.

This term Mr. Md Shamsul Arefin (Secretary, ICT Division of Gov. of Bangladesh) was present as the Chief Guest in the inaugural ceremony on 7th December. The Chief-Patron of the conference Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder (Vice-Chancellor of KUET) has said on the occasion that EICT will play as important role in the advancement of information technology and electronics. The Patron of EICT 2023 Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia (Pro-Vice Chancellor, KUET), IEEE BDS Chair Prof. Dr. Mohammed Moshiul Hoque, Conference Chair Prof. Dr. Md. Shahjahan, TPC Chair Prof. Dr. MMA Hashem and Conference Secretary Prof. Dr. Md Arafat Hossain were among the others present at the inaugural session. The conference secretary presented a vote of thanks where he acknowledge the initiatives of Bangladesh government in digitization of the country and drives for the sustainable developments ICT industries for the vision 2041 of a smart Bangladesh. He also mentioned that contribution from researchers, engineers and entrepreneurs of this country through activities like EICT and many others happening around.

The 3-days long conference program consists of different technical talks, industry exhibitions from sponsors and site seeing tour for participants. EICT 2023 received submission of 472 technical papers from 13 different countries from where only 138 papers were finally selected for presentation in 27 technical sessions. In addition, there were 8 keynotes, 3 invited and 1 industry-academy collaboration workshop where participants had opportunity for interaction with industry and academic networking and collaboration.

The closing ceremony of the conference was held on 8th December in the conference hall of KUET guest house. Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir, Chairman (additional charge), University Grants Commission of Bangladesh, was present as the Chief Guest in the Closing and Award giving ceremony. The UGC Chairman pointed different activities and initiatives taken by the Bangladesh Government in ICT sectors. He has also mentioned the opportunities for research and developments through UGC. Conference Chair Prof. Dr. Md. Shahjahan, Organizing Chair Prof. Dr. Md Rafiqul Islam and TPC Secretary Prof. Dr. Monir Hossen were among the others present at the closing session. The Chief Guest handed over the crest and Best Paper Awards to the winners.

New year, new books for the students of class one to nine "Textbook Festival 2024" as a part of countrywide free textbooks distribution program held at Khulna Engineering University School & Unmesh Govt. Primary School on 01 January at 10:00 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. Among others Head of MSE Department Prof. Dr. Md. Foisal Hossain, Prof. of ECE Department Dr. Pallab Kumar Choudhury, Prof. of CE Department Dr. Md. Rafizul Islam, Headmaster of Khulna Engineering University School Ayesha Siddika, Headmaster of Khulna Engineering University School (Primary Section) Md. Bellal Hosain, Headmaster of Unmesh Govt. Primary School Deb Prosad Biswas, all teachers, students, guardians and others were also present at the occasion.

Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) Celebrated the Birthday of the Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina on September 28, 2023 by paying respect. At 10:30 am Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder inaugurated a tree plantation program front of Administration building. Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder also took part in the discussion as the Chief Guest. Honorable Pro-Vice Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia participated in the discussion as Special Guest.
Deans, Institute directors, heads, directors, teachers, officers, staffs and students were present in the program.
Sheikh Hasina, the eldest among the five children of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatun Nesa Mujib, was born at Tungipara in Gopalganj on September 28 in 1947.

The Orientation Program of newly admitted 1st year BSc Eng, BURP & BArch students of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) of 2022-2023 session held on September 27, 2023 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. Dr. Md. Shahidul Islam, 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 2022-2023 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.

Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) celebrated its 20th founding anniversary and the “University Day 2023” on September 01, 2023 through a series of colorful events. The Honorable Chairman (Additional Charge), University Grants Commission of Bangladesh, Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir 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. Mihir Ranjan Halder presided over the function and hoisted the university flag accompanied by Honorable Vice-Chancellor of Sunamganj Science and Technology University Prof. Dr. Md. Abu Naim Sheikh, Honorable Pro-Vice Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia, Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and the Chairman of University Day 2023 Celebration Committee, Prof. Dr. Md. Shahidul Islam, all deans, institute directors, heads of the department & section and directors.

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 Auditorium of KUET. The Honorable Chairman (Additional Charge), University Grants Commission of Bangladesh, Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alamgir spoke as the chief guest and the Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder presided over the function. Honorable Vice-Chancellor of Sunamganj Science and Technology University Prof. Dr. Md. Abu Naim Sheikh, Honorable Pro-Vice Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia were present as the Special Guests. 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. Mohammad Ariful Islam participated in the discussion as Guests. Assistant Director, Public Relations & Information, Monoj Kumar Majumder represented the program.

Innovative Projects & Poster Exhibition, Presentation about KUET, Technical Presentation, Releasing Fish, 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.

Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) observed the 48th 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, 2023 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 08:45 AM, a drawing competition for the children was held at the Auditorium of KUET. Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder distributed the prizes among the winners of the drawing competition.

At 09:15 AM, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder, Pro-Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia, `Bangabandhu Chair Professor` Prof. Dr. Khursida Begum 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 Association (Up-gradation), Employee Association, Master Roll Employee Association placed the floral wreaths in front the sculpture of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at the “Bangabandhu Square”.

At 10:30 AM, a Discussing Meeting was held at the Auditorium. Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder was present as the Chief Guest. 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, `Bangabandhu Chair Professor` Prof. Dr. Khursida Begum participated in the discussion as Special Guests while 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 of Teachers Association Prof. Dr. Sheikh Md. Rabiul Islam, Director (R&E) Prof. Dr. Shibendra Shekher Shikder, Prof Dr. Pallab Kumar Choudhurt, Prof. Dr. Pintu Chandra Shill, President of Officers Association Engr. Hossain Mohammad Arshad, General Secretary of Officers Association Engr. Md. Mahmudul Hasan, From student Shuvendu Das and Md. Waliullah Rimon, from Karmokarta Association (Up-gradation) Ahasan Habib, General Secretary of Employee Association Md. Hasib Sardar and President of Master Roll Employee Association 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 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) celebrated Birthday of Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib on August 08, 2023 by paying respect. At 10:30 am Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder inaugurated a tree plantation program beside of new academic complex. Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder took part in the discussion as the Chief Guest. Vice-chancellor in his inaugural speech called for planting more trees at homesteads, roadsides and other open spaces 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.

Among others, President of Teachers Association Prof. Dr. Md. Helal-An-Nahiyan and Chairman of Tree Development Committee Prof. Dr. Md. Mizanur Rahman Badal took part in the discussion. Assistant Director of Public Relations & Information Section Monoj Kumar Majumder represented the discussion meeting program. Deans, Institute directors, heads, directors, teachers, students, officers, staffs were present in the program.

Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) celebrated Birthday of Shaheed Capt. Sheikh Kamal, the eldest son of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, on August 05, 2023 by paying respect. At 10:30 am Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder inaugurated a Minnows release program on the pond beside of Water Treatment Plant.

Honorable Vice-Chancellor of KUET, Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder took part in the discussion as the Chief Guest. Honorable Pro-Vice Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia took part in the discussion as the special Guest. Among others, President of Land and Pond Committee of KUET Prof. Dr. Md. Rafiqul Islam took part in the discussion. Assistant Director of Public Relations & Information Section Monoj Kumar Majumder represented the discussion meeting program. Deans, Institute directors, heads, directors, teachers, students, officers, staffs were present in the program.

Day long Training on ‘Practicing Outcome Based Education towards BAETE Accreditation’ was held on 26 July 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 26 July at 09.30 am Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder was present as the Guest. Hon’ble Pro-Vice Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia was present as the special Guest. Prof. Dr. Md. Abdur Razzak, Director, IQAC, Independent University, Bangladesh was the distinguished resource person. Prof. Dr. Naruttam Kumar Roy, Director (In-Charge), IQAC, preside over the program.

Honorable Vice-Chancellor of Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET) Prof. Dr. Mihir Ranjan Halder inaugurated the Security & Conservancy Office Building on July 23, 2023 at 10:30 am as the Chief Guest. Honorable Pro-Vice Chancellor of KUET Prof. Dr. Sobahan Mia present there as Special Guest. Chief Engineer A. B. M. Mamunur Rashid, Chairman of Security committee Prof. Dr. Khondoker Mahbub Hassan spoke at the inaugural ceremony. Teachers, Officers, Staffs and Students of KUET attended the ceremony.