The Faculty of Business Administration (FBA) at the American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) organized a lively Freshers’ Day on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, to welcome the BBA freshmen of the Spring 2024-2025 Semester. The event was held at the AIUB Multi-purpose Hall in D Building and was attended by the Vice-Chancellor, the Advisor and Dean in Charge, FBA, department heads, faculty members, and enthusiastic new students.

The program began with a welcome speech by Dr. Rezbin Nahar, Director of the BBA Program. This was followed by remarks from Prof. Dr. Saiful Islam, Vice Chancellor, who shared inspiring messages and valuable guidance for the students. On behalf of FBA, Prof. Dr. Faridul Alam, Director, MBA Program presented a session entitled “Brief Introduction of the FBA (Departments and Heads)”. Two guests from the corporate sector, Mr. Shahriar Mahmood, EVP & HoD, Organizational Effectiveness & Employee Branding, and Yeamin Rafique, an alumnus of FBA, AIUB, and VP, Product Management of BKash, were also invited to share motivational words to encourage the freshmen. Prof. Dr. Anwar Hossain, Advisor and Dean in Charge, FBA shared a highly inspirational speech in his concluding remarks.

The event transitioned to an engaging cultural segment featuring captivating performances by current students and members of the AIUB Performing Arts Club (APAC). Ms. Nazneen Akter recited two poems. Ms. Ananna Podder and Nowrin Akhter Tuba exhibited a dance performance on Bengali mixed song. Ms. Puza Rani Shill and Ms. Sumaiya Jahan Alo also exhibited a dance performance on a Bengali mixed song. Ms. Ananna Podder showcased her talent through a solo dance performance on a Bengali Folk Sangeet. Mr. Kazi Dip captivated the audience with his rendition of one Bengali folk song. The cultural segment concluded with a vibrant performance by APAC members, mentored by Mr. Soumendra Sankar Das, Associate Professor of the Department of Marketing.

The event was coordinated by Prof. Dr. Partha P. Chowdhury, Head of the Department of Marketing, & THM, and Dr. Rezbin Nahar, Associate Professor, & Director, BBA Program, FBA. It was hosted by Mr. Jubayer Suhan, Assistant Professor. MIS. The cultural part was hosted by Ms. Akter, Munia, a student of MBA program.

The Faculty of Business Administration is especially thankful to the Management, Administration, and Office of Student Affairs (OSA) for their support in arranging the event