The BUP Computer Programming Club (BUPCoPC), under the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), Faculty of Science and Technology (FST), Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP), organized a lecture titled “Planning Ahead: Higher Studies in Computer Science and Engineering” on 22 May 2025, at Shadhinota Auditorium, BUP.

The lecture guided students to prepare for pursuing higher education abroad and thriving in the global tech landscape. Keynote speakers Dr. Fazlul Hasan Siddiqui and Dr. Md. Shohidul Islam, discussed graduate study opportunities, scholarships, and career strategies, drawing from experiences in Australia, Bangladesh, South Korea, and the USA. Colonel S M Saiful Islam, SUP, psc, Chairman, Department of CSE, BUP, delivered the opening address, while Lt Colonel Gautom Kumar, psc, sigs, Associate Professor, CSE, BUP, moderated the program. An interactive Q&A session engaged students with the speakers. Brigadier General Sufi Md Ataur Rahman, ndc, psc, Dean, FST, BUP, concluded the program with an inspiring speech. BUP officials, faculty, and students attended the lecture.