On the occasion of Pahela Baishakh 1433 (14 April 2026), the Bengali New Year was celebrated in a festive atmosphere at Dr. Momtaz Begum University of Science and Technology, located in Banshgari, Bhairab, Kishoreganj. The day began with an Alpana festival organized on the university’s own campus, reflecting the rich culture and heritage of Bengal.

The inauguration of the event was carried out by the Honorable Vice-Chancellor (Acting), Professor Dr. Muhammad Azizul Hoque. He extended New Year greetings to all present and wished everyone good health, peace, success, and prosperity. In his brief speech, he expressed hope that this great cultural festival would become vibrant through the participation of all. He also called upon everyone to work together in building a beautiful, humane, and education-friendly society.

Among those present were the Registrar (Acting), Mr. Md. Zakir Hossain; the Dean of the Faculty of Science, Professor Dr. A.F.M. Nazmus Sadat; the Dean of the Faculty of Business Administration, Dr. Akim M. Rahman; and the Convener of the Baishakhi celebration and Chairman of the Department of Business Administration, Mr. Md. Abdur Rashid. The event became lively with the participation of departmental Chairmen, faculty members, officers, staff, and students from various departments.

As part of the celebration program, the university also participated in the Baishakhi fair held on the banks of the Meghna River in Bhairab. A free health camp and admission promotional activities were conducted there. Visitors to the fair were provided with free services such as blood pressure checks, blood grouping, height and weight measurement, among others.

At the fairground, the Honorable Vice-Chancellor (Acting) exchanged New Year greetings with the organizers. Later, accompanied by university representatives, he visited the health camp and admission information center at Stall No. 01 and interacted with beneficiaries and visitors.