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IEEE Day 2026 Celebration at Green University of Bangladesh

Date: 17 October 2026
Venue: Green University of Bangladesh
Organized by: IEEE GUB Student Branch,IEEE PES GUB Student Branch Chapter and IEEE Computer Society GUB Student Branch Chapter, with participation from IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE)

Overview

The IEEE GUB Student Branch, Green University of Bangladesh, celebrated IEEE Day 2026 on 17 October 2026 through a series of activities focused on professional development, technical learning, student engagement, leadership recognition, and women’s empowerment in engineering. The celebration brought together students, faculty members, distinguished guests, IEEE volunteers, and Executive Committee members from different IEEE societies and chapters.

The day featured five major activities: an IEEE Day rally, a technical workshop on software quality assurance, an online quiz competition, the IEEE ExCom 2025 Farewell and Handover Ceremony, and the inauguration of the IEEE GUB Student Branch Women in Engineering (WIE) Affinity Group. Together, these activities highlighted the spirit of collaboration, innovation, knowledge sharing, and professional growth within the IEEE community.

IEEE Day 2026 Rally

Time: 9:15 AM – 9:30 AM
Venue: Green University of Bangladesh Campus

The celebration began with an IEEE Day rally involving members of IEEE GUB Student Branch, IEEE PES GUB Student Branch Chapter, IEEE Computer Society GUB Student Branch Chapter, and IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE), along with their respective Executive Committee members.

Led by Md. Syed Ahsanul Kabir, Advisor of IEEE GUB Student Branch and Chairperson of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), the participants toured the university campus from Main A Building to Annex Building. The rally included group photographs, enthusiastic chants celebrating IEEE and its activities, and interactions among members from different societies and chapters.

The rally strengthened fellowship, unity, and collaboration among the participating members and marked the beginning of the IEEE Day 2026 celebration at Green University of Bangladesh.

Workshop on Manual, Automation & Security Testing

Time: 9:45 AM – 12:00 PM
Venue: Seminar Room (A-302), Green University of Bangladesh
Speaker: Jannatul Ferdous Katha, Software QA Engineer at ADN Digital Ltd., deployed at MetLife Bangladesh

Following the rally, a technical workshop titled “Manual, Automation & Security Testing: Empowering Next-Gen SQA Engineers to Lead the Software Industry” was organized jointly by IEEE GUB Student Branch, IEEE PES GUB Student Branch Chapter, IEEE Computer Society GUB Student Branch Chapter, and IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE), in partnership with Bug Bound QA.

The programme began with a welcome speech by Dr. Mohammad Nazmus Sakib, Advisor of IEEE GUB Student Branch and Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE). He highlighted the professional opportunities offered by IEEE and encouraged students to develop their technical expertise, research skills, leadership abilities, and professional networks.

The technical session, conducted by Jannatul Ferdous Katha, introduced participants to software quality assurance, the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC), manual testing techniques, test case preparation, bug reporting, automation testing, and security testing. The speaker also discussed industry-relevant tools, continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD), common software security risks, and a structured 90-day learning roadmap for aspiring QA engineers.

A hands-on bug-hunting activity allowed participants to explore website functionality, develop test cases, identify potential bugs, and prepare bug reports. The session concluded with an interactive question-and-answer segment, recognition of active participants, and the presentation of a gift and crest to the speaker.

The workshop provided practical insights into industry expectations and helped students better understand the skills and experience required to pursue careers in software quality assurance.

At the end, Dr. Md. Hasan Maruf, Chairperson and Associate Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE), Green University of Bangladesh thanked the organizers for making the workshop available and expressed his interest in IEEE activities and similar professional development activities. As a token of appreciation, a gift was given to the speaker Jannatul Ferdous Katha. Md. Syed Ahsanul Kabir, Advisor, IEEE GUB Student Branch and Chairperson, Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), Green University of Bangladesh gave a crest to the speaker as her contribution to the session.

The workshop ended with a group photo of the speaker, distinguished guests, faculty members, organizers and participants. The program was a great opportunity for students to learn about software quality assurance, automation and security testing, as well as to get practical insight into what the industry expects and how to become a professional. The collaborative contribution of IEEE GUB Student branch, IEEE PES GUB Student Branch Chapter, IEEE Computer Society GUB Student Branch Chapter and IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) made it possible to deliver an informative and career oriented learning experience to the participants.

IEEE Day 2026 Quiz Competition

Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Venue: Seminar Room (A-302),Green University of Bangladesh
Format: Online quiz competition with an associated prize-giving ceremony

As part of the IEEE Day 2026 celebration, IEEE GUB Student Branch, IEEE PES GUB Student Branch Chapter, IEEE Computer Society GUB Student Branch Chapter, and IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) organized the “IEEE Day 2026 | Quiz Competition.”

The competition encouraged students to demonstrate their knowledge through a time-constrained academic challenge. Participants were given 20 minutes to submit their answers online, after which the responses were evaluated and five winners were selected based on their performance.

The prize-giving ceremony recognized the achievements of the winners. Former Executive Committee members and Mr. Md. Rajibul Palash, Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), Green University of Bangladesh, jointly presented gifts to the winners.

The competition promoted knowledge sharing, healthy competition, and active participation in IEEE activities. The programme concluded with a group photograph featuring the winners, faculty representative, former ExCom members, and organizers.

IEEE ExCom 2025 Farewell & Handover Ceremony

Time: 2:00 PM – 3:20 PM
Venue: Seminar Room (A-302), Green University of Bangladesh

The afternoon programme continued with the IEEE ExCom 2025 Farewell and Handover Ceremony, celebrating the achievements and contributions of the outgoing Executive Committee while formally transferring responsibilities to the incoming leadership.

The ceremony began with a flashback presentation highlighting the activities, achievements, and memorable experiences of the 2025 Executive Committee. The programme then featured farewell speeches and reflections from outgoing leaders, including SM Shakib Mahmud, Chair of IEEE PES in 2025, and Foysal Ahmed Tomal, IEEE Alumni Mentor and Former Chair of IEEE GUB Student Branch in 2025.

Distinguished guests shared valuable remarks on leadership, collaboration, mentorship, technological development, and the importance of IEEE Day. Special guest Mr. Md. Monirul Islam reflected on the history and significance of IEEE, while Honorable Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Mohammad Shorif Uddin emphasized mentorship, innovation, and technological advancement. Guest of Honor Prof. Dr. Celia Shahnaz highlighted Women in Engineering, inclusive collaboration, and research-oriented initiatives.

A total of 18 dedicated volunteers were recognized for their contributions to the branch. The programme also included the formal handover of committee responsibilities and concluding remarks by Mr. Syed Ahsanul Kabir, Branch Counselor of IEEE GUB Student Branch.

The ceremony recognized the efforts of the outgoing committee, encouraged the incoming leadership to continue developing impactful initiatives, and reinforced the importance of teamwork, accountability, continuity, and meaningful student engagement.

IEEE GUB Student Branch Women in Engineering Affinity Group Inauguration

Time: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Venue: Seminar Room (A-302), Green University of Bangladesh

The final featured activity of the IEEE Day 2026 celebration was the inauguration of the IEEE GUB Student Branch Women in Engineering (WIE) Affinity Group. Organized by IEEE GUB Student Branch and co-organized by IEEE Computer Society GUB Student Branch Chapter and IEEE PES GUB Student Branch Chapter, the programme marked an important milestone in promoting women's participation and leadership in engineering and technology.

The inauguration was conducted by Guest of Honor Prof. Dr. Celia Shahnaz, with the permission of Honorable Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Mohammad Shorif Uddin. Prof. Dr. Celia Shahnaz, Chair of IEEE WIE Nominations and Appointments (2025–2026), delivered an interactive session highlighting the growth of WIE in Bangladesh since 2010 and emphasizing four principles for professional development: collaboration, discussion, transparency, and integration.

She encouraged students to pursue projects addressing real-world challenges and creating practical value for society. Examples included non-invasive blood glucose monitoring and sign-language-related technologies supporting people with disabilities. She also shared opportunities related to IEEE WIE scholarships and technical competitions.

The newly formed IEEE GUB Student Branch WIE Affinity Group Executive Committee for 2026–2027 was officially inaugurated. The committee is led by Chair Meherin Afrin Muna and Vice Chair Mst. Rifah Zakia, with Ms. Samia Rahman as Advisor, Mehreen Jerin Khan as Alumni Mentor, and Aerafat Jahan Srite as Student Mentor. The wider committee also includes Secretary Sadika Afroj Mithi, Treasurer Mimona Esrat Mile, Programme Coordinator Arpa Sarker Bristy, and Logistics Coordinator Rafi Shah, along with other executive members.

The inauguration established a foundation for future initiatives focused on women's empowerment, inclusive engineering, research, innovation, and professional development at Green University of Bangladesh.

Conclusion

The IEEE Day 2026 celebration at Green University of Bangladesh successfully brought together five complementary activities, beginning with a rally in the morning and concluding with the inauguration of the WIE Affinity Group in the afternoon.

The technical workshop provided practical learning opportunities in software testing and quality assurance, while the quiz competition encouraged academic engagement and healthy competition. The Farewell and Handover Ceremony recognized the contributions of the outgoing Executive Committee and supported leadership continuity, and the WIE inauguration established a new platform for empowering women in engineering and technology.

The collective efforts of IEEE GUB Student Branch, IEEE PES GUB Student Branch Chapter, IEEE Computer Society GUB Student Branch Chapter, IEEE Women in Engineering, faculty members, distinguished guests, volunteers, and participants made the celebration a meaningful and memorable occasion.

Through these initiatives, the IEEE community at Green University of Bangladesh reaffirmed its commitment to technical excellence, professional development, inclusive leadership, collaboration, and student engagement.

Report Compilation: IEEE PES GUB Student Branch Chapter
Green University of Bangladesh