EWU holds orientation to kick off academic year for new students

The new students are given insights into academic life and co-curricular opportunities

East West University (EWU) ushered in approximately 1,800 newly admitted students for the Fall Semester of 2025 through an orientation programme.

The event, held at EWU’s Aftabnagar campus in Dhaka, included individual departmental sessions designed to introduce students to academic guidelines, course structures, faculty, university regulations, and available support services, a media statement read.

The ceremony saw the participation of several distinguished guests, including Prof Mohammed Farashuddin, chairperson of the Board of Trustees and founder vice-chancellor of EWU; Prof Shams Rahman, vice-chancellor of EWU; Professor Mohammad Ashik Mosaddik, pro-vice chancellor of EWU; and Air Commodore (retd) Ishfaq Ilahi Choudhury, treasurer of EWU. Deans from various faculties were also present, alongside special guest Rupali Chowdhury, managing director of Berger Paints Bangladesh, who addressed the new students.

The speakers emphasised the importance of developing individual skills in an era increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence. They encouraged the students to embrace campus life and learn from both their academic pursuits and extracurricular activities.

The Department of Student Welfare also added vibrancy to the day with a Club Fair, where 22 student-run clubs showcased their activities, encouraging freshers to participate in co-curricular ventures throughout their academic journey.