IUB Welcomes Nearly 1,000 New Students at Spring 2026 Orientation
Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) welcomed around 1,000 newly admitted undergraduate students during its Spring 2026 Orientation Program held on January 15, 2026, at the IUB Auditorium. Organized by the Office of Admissions, Financial Aid, and International Relations, the event was attended by parents, guardians, senior management, faculty members and administrative officials.
Among the new cohort, 55% are male and 45% are female. While 66% of the students come from Dhaka, the remaining 34% represent various districts from across the country, reflecting IUB’s growing national reach.
The inaugural session featured speeches by Prof. M. Tamim, Vice Chancellor of IUB; Prof. Daniel W. Lund, Pro Vice Chancellor; Asif Parvez, Registrar; and Lima Choudhury, Director of the Office of Admissions, Financial Aid, and International Relations. They welcomed the new students and highlighted IUB’s commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and student-centered learning.
Several senior officials and deans were also present at the ceremony, including Khandker Md Iftekhar Haider, Treasurer; Prof. Dr. Bokhtiar Ahmed, Dean of the School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences; Prof. Dr. Mohammad Nazmuzzaman Bhuian, Dean of the School of Law; Dr. K. Ayaz Rabbani, Dean of the School of Environment and Life Sciences; Dr. Kamran ul Baset, Dean of the School of Pharmacy and Public Health; Dr. Habib Bin Muzaffar, Dean of the School of Engineering, Technology, and Sciences; and Dr. Samiul Parvez Ahmed, Representative from the School of Business and Entrepreneurship.
The session concluded with the recognition of merit scholars who achieved top scores in the admission test, celebrating their academic excellence and dedication.
In the second session, students were introduced to campus life through a video presentation showcasing IUB’s student clubs, extracurricular activities, and general and academic support services. The program was moderated by Priyanka Dey, Deputy Director of the Admissions Office.
The orientation concluded on a vibrant note with cultural performances by the IUB Music Club and the IUB Dance Club, creating an energetic and welcoming atmosphere for the new students as they begin their academic journey at IUB.
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