The Department of English, Varendra University, proudly organized the “Freshers’ Orientation and Mentorship Program – Summer 2026” on October 8, 2026, at the Varendra University Auditorium. The program was designed to welcome the 39 th batch and help them continue their university journey with greater confidence, academic awareness, and a sense of belonging.
‎
‎The program was chaired by Prof. Md. Shahidur Rahman, Head, Department of English, Varendra University, while Prof. Dr. Md. Khademul Islam Molla, Vice Chancellor, Varendra University, attended as the Chief Guest. All faculty members of the Department of English were also present at the event. The program was efficiently hosted by Sadia Ibnat Siddiquee and Mim Imtiaz Masrur Risat.
‎
‎The program began with the inaugural speech delivered by the Vice Chancellor. This was followed by welcome speeches from senior students Neherose Alam of the MA 35th batch and Abdan Sakura Momo of the BA 32nd batch, who shared words of encouragement with the freshers.
‎
‎A special Crest and Handbook Distribution Ceremony was then held. 
‎Students who secured top three positions respectively in the admission test of Summer 2026 received crests from the Department. Handbooks for the Summer 2026 session were also distributed to the entire batch of first-semester.

‎The freshers shared their initial thoughts and experiences at the Department, followed by a Mentorship Segment on adapting to university life, connecting with teachers and seniors, maintaining academic well-being, balancing academics with extracurricular activities, and engaging actively with the campus community.
‎
‎The mentorship sessions were conducted by Hossain Al Dip, Vice President of English Language Club (ELC); Nihar Habib Hamim, President of ELC; and Galibatul Mumtahina, General Secretary of ELC. A career-related session was subsequently conducted by Abu Zafor Md. Sady, Assistant Professor, Department of English, focusing on preparing students for their future professional journey.
‎
‎The program also featured an interactive quiz conducted by Satma Yasmin Riduana, Secretary of Social Welfare of ELC, followed by prizes distributed among the subsequent winners.  
‎
‎A much anticipated cultural segment followed, featuring poetry recitations by Neer Maria Palma and Sheikh Rasin Rahman, along with musical performances by Mehedi Hasan and Sinha Mostafa Rongon.
In his concluding speech, Prof. Md. Shahidur Rahman, Head of the Department of English, welcomed and encouraged the freshers, wishing them a successful university journey. He also expressed gratitude to the Vice Chancellor, faculty members, speakers, seniors, volunteers, performers, and freshers for their participation.
‎Light refreshments rounded off this eventful day for the Freshers of 39th batch.