Eastern University holds National Debate Competition 2025

The grand finale and award ceremony of the National Debate Competition 2025, organised by the Eastern University Debate Club, was held on September 29 at the Rezakul Haider Hall of Eastern University.

The event was presided over by Prof. Dr Farid A Sobhani, Vice Chancellor of Eastern University. Prof. Dr Mohammad Kamrul Ahsan, Vice-Chancellor of Jahangirnagar University (JU), attended the programme as the Chief Guest, while Abul Kasem Haider, Founder Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Eastern University, was present as the Special Guest.

Among others, Prof. Md Shamsul Huda, Treasurer; Dr Abul Basher Khan, Registrar; Meherba Sabrin, Lecturer of the Department of Law and Coordinator of the Debate Club; and Sabit Ibne Mahmud, President of the Debate Club and a student of the Department of Law, also spoke at the event. The programme was attended by deans, heads of departments, officials from JU, and a large number of students, making the event vibrant and engaging.

In the inter-college segment, which featured participation from 32 colleges across the country, Government Science College emerged as the Champion, while Government Bangla College became the Runner-Up. Imon Ahmed from Government Bangla College was named the "Best Debater" in this category.

In the inter-university segment, Bangladesh University of Textiles (BUTEX) clinched the Champion's title, defeating North South University (NSU), which became the Runner-Up. Alvi Salman from NSU was awarded the "Best Debater" title.