Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University (HSTU) has officially kicked off its orientation programmes for newly admitted undergraduate students of the 2025 academic session.

Yesterday (14 July) the orientation sessions were held for four faculties: Agriculture, Business Studies, Veterinary and Animal Science, and Computer Science and Engineering, at Auditorium-1 and Auditorium-2.

The Vice-Chancellor of HSTU, Professor Dr. Md. Enamul Haque, attended the event as the chief guest. Special guests included Begum Rokeya University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Md. Shawkat Ali, Pro-Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Md. Shafiqul Islam Sikder, and Treasurer Professor Dr. M. Jahangir Kabir.

Speakers welcomed the students and emphasised discipline, academic integrity, and the importance of making the most of university life. Dr. Shawkat Ali encouraged students to stay on the right path, saying, “Now that you’ve boarded the train of life, ensure it never derails.”

Vice-Chancellor Dr. Enamul Haque paid tribute to the martyrs of the 2024 student movement, and reminded students of their sacrifices.

Freshers were presented with welcome kits including university-branded items, academic calendars, and class routines.

Orientation programmes for the remaining faculties — Engineering, Social Science and Humanities, Science, and Fisheries — will be held today (15 July).