Representatives of the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (Buet) Alumni Association’s organising committee met Vice-Chancellor Professor Ekramul Haque to review preparations for the university’s 150th anniversary celebrations and 14th grand reunion.

The meeting took place at the vice-chancellor’s office on 19 October, 2026, bringing together representatives of the central organising committee and its subcommittees, according to a press release.

Participants discussed work plans, event schedules, registration, management, coordination and the overall progress of preparations. The event management company presented a video outlining the proposed arrangements.

Organising Committee Convener Abdur Rouf and Member Secretary Imu Riazul Hasan attended the meeting alongside Atikur Rahman Pinu, secretary general of the Buet Alumni Association. Other attendees included the university’s director of student welfare, the association’s coordinator and treasurer, and representatives of the organising committee and its subcommittees.

Representatives of 16 subcommittees, including conveners, joint conveners and member secretaries, exchanged views on preparations and implementation.

The meeting was informed that programmes would begin on 5 January, 2027, highlighting Buet’s 150-year heritage and its contributions to engineering education, research and innovation.

The programmes will also showcase the contributions of the university’s past and present teachers, students and graduates to Bangladesh’s infrastructure and socioeconomic development.