A 13-member convening committee for the "Alumni Association, PUST Barisal Campus" has been formed. The initiative unites former students of the Faculty of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine (ANSVM) at Patuakhali University of Science and Technology (PUST) to foster collaboration and collective progress.
The committee was unanimously announced during a meeting at the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC) auditorium in Farmgate, Dhaka, on Friday (June 19).
PUST Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. S.M. Hemayet Jahan attended as the chief guest. Special guests included Barisal University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Md. Mamun Or Rashid, along with several PUST faculty deans: Prof. Dr. Mohammad Atiqur Rahman (Postgraduate Studies), Prof. Khondaker Jahangir Alam (ANSVM), and A.B.M. Saiful Alam (Oceanography). A large number of ANSVM alumni were also in attendance.
Dr. Md. Abdus Sattar, Keraniganj Upazila Livestock Officer, will lead the new committee as convener, with Dr. A.T.M. Faiz Khan Rakib serving as member secretary. Dr. Md. Golam Morshed and Dr. Md. Rafiqul Islam Bhuiyan were named joint conveners.
Other committee members include Dr. Md. Alok Sarkar, Dr. Md. Kamrul Hasan Saikat, Dr. Md. Tajammul Haque, Dr. Md. Mostafizur Rahman, Dr. Md. Mahbubur Rahman, Dr. Md. Rakibur Rahman Roni, Dr. Md. Rabiul Islam, Dr. Md. Shakib Rezwan, and Dr. Md. Hamayun Kabir.
The event emphasized strengthening alumni bonds, building professional networks, and ensuring active participation in the university's development.
Member Secretary Dr. A.T.M. Faiz Khan Rakib stated, “This much-awaited association will help accelerate the university’s education, research, and career development. We aim to coordinate professional opportunities for students and urge teachers, officials, and students to work together.”
Convener Dr. Md. Abdus Sattar expressed his gratitude, adding, “Our aim is to build a bridge between the university’s teachers and students. We will support the students in coordination with all our fraternal organizations.”
Chief guest and PUST Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. S.M. Hemayet Jahan highlighted the importance of alumni in elevating the university's global standing. He urged the new committee to remain united above personal or political differences.
Addressing infrastructure concerns, the Vice-Chancellor added, “Development at the Barisal campus has been stagnant for a long time. However, the budget for a new hall and academic building has been passed in the DPP. Completing these will bring much-needed relief to the students. I will always support your initiatives for the university.”
