BUET Sahitya Sangsad held its flagship literary event, ‘Sahasra Prahar Pore’, at the university’s auditorium on Wednesday, bringing together students, literature enthusiasts and aspiring writers for an evening of literary discourse and celebration.

The event featured acclaimed writer Abdullah Ibn Mahmud as the keynote speaker. In his address, he shared insights on the art of writing, the role of research in shaping meaningful stories, and the inner workings of the publication industry from an author’s perspective. Drawing on personal experiences, Mr Mahmud offered practical advice that resonated with young writers in attendance.

A lively question-and-answer session followed, where students engaged directly with the author, raising questions on writing techniques, character development and the evolving literary landscape.

As part of the programme, BUET Sahitya Sangsad unveiled a special edition of its magazine Panjeree, which was officially launched by the guest speaker. Mr Mahmud praised the creativity of the contributors and the efforts of the editorial team.

A prize-giving ceremony also took place, recognising winners of the club’s recent literary competitions. Abdullah Ibn Mahmud presented the awards, adding a personal and memorable touch to the accolades.

In his concluding remarks, Shakib Hasan Nirzon, President of BUET Sahitya Sangsad, welcomed the new batch of 2023–24 to the club and reflected on the enduring value of literature, even within a university rooted in science and engineering. The evening concluded with a token of appreciation being presented to the guest speaker.