Over 100 new students have joined the Chittagong University Entrepreneurs and Startup Society (CUESS), aspiring to become entrepreneurs. The organisation also formally launched its new committee for the 2026-27 term alongside welcoming the newcomers.

The organisation welcomed the new members at a reception ceremony held at the auditorium of the Faculty of Business Administration at Chittagong University on Tuesday (10 November).

Professor Dr Mohammad Saleh Jahur, dean of the Faculty of Business Administration, attended the event as the chief guest. Associate Professor Dr Mohammad Ashraful Alam, chairman of the Department of Human Resource Management at the same faculty, was present as a special guest.

Addressing the newcomers, Professor Dr Mohammad Saleh Jahur said, “To do well in life, you all need courage and the ability to dream.”

The invited guests highlighted the importance of determination, creativity and problem-solving skills in becoming an entrepreneur.

Md Abdur Rashid Sohag, founder, CEO and chairman of Pupil School Bus Ltd, said, “The most important thing for becoming an entrepreneur is determination. Success does not come overnight. However, if you identify a problem in society and continue working towards a solution, success will follow.”

Fazlur Rahman Rabi, founder of Tutor Lagbe, said identifying problems and finding solutions were essential to developing a successful business model. He also stressed the importance of recognising one’s skills and interests.

“My appeal to all students is to start at least one business during their academic life,” he added.

During the programme, CUESS Vice-President Fatima Afroz conducted an entrepreneurship training workshop for the new members. The session covered the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, business thinking and different aspects of launching new ventures.

In his welcome speech, CUESS General Secretary Sahib Abbas Bahar Chowdhury congratulated the new members and welcomed them to the organisation. The programme also featured cultural performances.

The event concluded with a speech by CUESS President Mushfiqur Rahman Hridoy.

CUESS works to promote an entrepreneurial mindset among Chittagong University students and encourage them to launch new business ventures. The organisation regularly arranges activities, including job fairs and entrepreneur and startup expos.