The orientation ceremony for the 9th batch of Executive MBA students of the Department of Marketing at Dhaka University was held on September 24, 2026, at the Professor Abdullah Farooq Multipurpose Conference Hall, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Dhaka to welcome the fresher’s wholeheartedly.

Professor Al-Amin, Dean of the Faculty of Business Studies at the University of Dhaka, attended the event as the Chief Guest. In his inspiring address, he underlined the critical need to develop competent marketing professionals capable of leading organizations in a dynamic business environment.

Ms. Rubaba Dowla, Country Managing Director of Oracle Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan, attended the orientation program as the Guest of Honor. Drawing from her extensive corporate leadership experience, she encouraged the newly admitted students to view education as a process of re-learning how to think, rather than memorization. She emphasized the importance of humility, urging students to step out of their comfort zones, embrace a beginner's mindset, and view failures as valuable data for growth.

Professor Dr. Samir Kumar Sheel, in the Department of Marketing, attended the event as the Special Guest. In his address, he highlighted the critical importance of self-development and effective communication. He encouraged incoming students to utilize the department's extensive resources and actively participate in various platforms to enhance their leadership skills.

The Chairman of the department - Professor Dr. Serajul Hoque, chaired the session and Professor Dr. Mubina Khodkar Coordinator, Executive MBA Program was offer vote of thanks, expressing his sincere appreciation to the Chief Guest, Guest of Honor, Special Guests, distinguished faculty members, students, office staff and all others whose support contributed to the successful organization of the Orientation Program. The event concluded with a batch photograph followed by dinner.