Mathematics Department of Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (CUET) celebrated International Mathematics (Pi) Day-2025 at university's Simulation Lab on Thursday.
CUET Vice-Chancellor (VC) Prof Dr. Mahmud Abdul Matin Bhuiyan was the chief guest of the ceremony with Prof. Dr. Mohammad Shah Alam, Mathematics department Chairman, was in the chair.
VC Prof Dr Mahmud Abdul Matin Bhuiyan said that mathematics is called the language of science.
''The use of science and technology is essential to build one's life and the country as well. Because of mathematics, technology has been able to advance so far today. Today we can know the past history of the universe with help of mathematics,'' added the VC.
He further mentioned that the fear of mathematics should be removed from the mind of students.
Chaiti Devi Piya, an MSc student of Mathematics department, won the best poster award in the program. In Pi Day Quiz competition, Nahid Hasan of CSE department secured first place, Abrar Ahnaf Karim of EEE department gained second place and Palash Chandra Dev of Mechanical Engineering department confirmed third place.
VC Prof Dr Mahmud Abdul Matin Bhuiyan presented the award after discussion program among the winners of poster and quiz competition.
Among others, Dean of Faculty of Science and Technology Prof. Dr. AH Rashedul Hossain, Moderator of CUET Math Club and Prof. of Mathematics Department Dr. Ujjal Kumar Dev, Assistant Prof. of Mathematics Department Selim Hossain were also present on the occasion.
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