Event Details

On October 12, 2025, Bangladesh University of Business and Technology (BUBT) observed Teachers’ Day 2025 with great enthusiasm and reverence. To mark the occasion, the university hosted a thoughtful and intellectually engaging discussion session aimed at honoring educators and reflecting on the significance of teaching in shaping society.

 

At the beginning of the program, a moment of silence was observed in memory of the eminent teacher, scholar, and writer Syed Monjurul Islam.

 

The session was graced by the presence of the Honorable Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dr. A B M Shawkat Ali, as the Chief Guest. In his address, he paid heartfelt tribute to the teachers who influenced him during his formative years. He emphasized the lifelong impact that educators have on their students, not just through classroom instruction but through personal mentorship and moral guidance. He further elaborated on the ideal student-teacher relationship, stressing mutual respect, curiosity-driven learning, and the nurturing of ethical values.

The event began with a welcome speech by Mr. Thawhidul Kabir, Assistant Professor and Chairman of the Department of Management, BUBT. He highlighted the vital role of teachers as architects of the future and appreciated their tireless efforts in fostering critical thinking and innovation among students.

 

One of the key highlights of the event was a special felicitation ceremony honoring Prof. Santi Narayan Ghosh, Director of IQAC, BUBT, a revered academic known for his decades-long contribution to higher education.

Prof. Dr. Syed Masud Husain, Dean of the Faculty of Business and Social Sciences, in his tribute, provided a concise yet profound overview of Prof. Ghosh’s academic journey, underscoring his scholarly excellence, research publications in reputed national and international journals, and his unwavering commitment to academic quality assurance. He praised Prof. Ghosh as a role model for future educators and a beacon of integrity and dedication in academia.

 

As a Special Guest, Professor Md. Abu Saleh, Honorable Member and Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees, delivered a compelling speech on the importance of dignifying and protecting the rights of teachers. He reflected on the evolving role of educators in the digital age and stressed that society must not only honor teachers ceremonially but also ensure they are empowered, respected, and heard in educational policy-making.

 

In his own address, Prof. Santi Narayan Ghosh shared reflections from his long and distinguished career in teaching. He spoke on the philosophy of education, the evolving responsibilities of educators, and the need for teachers to remain lifelong learners themselves. He reminded the audience that a true teacher does not merely transfer knowledge but inspires a mindset of inquiry, compassion, and resilience. He concluded by emphasizing that the highest duty of a teacher is to awaken the inner potential of each learner.

 

Two students of BUBT also gave brief yet heartfelt speeches, expressing their gratitude to their teachers and sharing personal anecdotes that highlighted the impact of mentorship on their academic journeys.

The program was attended by Deans of various faculties, senior faculty members, university officials, and administrative staff, all of whom contributed to the celebratory and reflective atmosphere of the day.