In a splendid celebration of literature and culture, the Department of English at UITS inaugurated the “Lit Fest 2023,” marking the third consecutive year of this literary extravaganza.
The four-day long event kicked off on October 15, with an array of festivities, enlightening seminars, workshops, captivating cultural programmes and concerts that promised to be a testimony to the enduring power of literature.
The grand opening of Lit Fest 2023 commenced with a colourful rally graced by distinguished guests, students, teachers, alumni, and staff, painting a vibrant illustration of literary enthusiasm.
Among the luminaries present were UITS Vice Chancellor (Acting) Prof Dr Md Abu Hashan Bhuiyan, Treasurer Prof Dr Siraj Uddin Ahmed, Controller of Examination Prof ANM Shareef, Faculty of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (FLASS) Dean Syeda Afsana Ferdousi, and Head of Department of English Naima Afrin, along with other faculty members.
The festival's first day featured an enlightening seminar titled "Literature, Language, and Life."
This intellectually stimulating event was held at 11am on Sunday in the Ratnagarva Tahmina Rahman Multipurpose Hall at UITS Permanent Campus.
The seminar, graced by valiant freedom fighter Professor Kaiser Haq as the Chief Guest and Professor Dr Sayeedur Rahman as the Special Guest, explored into the profound vivacity that literature exhales into our existence.
Following the seminar, the festival continued with a workshop entitled "Competitive Advantages of Skilled Workers in the Current Corporate Market."
This workshop aimed to equip the final year students of the Department of English at UITS with the skills and abilities needed to thrive in the contemporary corporate world.
Distinguished keynote speaker Khaleda Parvin Ruma, Human Capital and Development Manage, Pan Pacific Sonargaon, Dhaka, shared her insights and expertise with the students, ensuring that they are well-prepared for the challenges that lie ahead.
As the pages of "Lit Fest 2023" turn, the attendees find themselves on the threshold of an unforgettable chapter in the chronicles of the Department of English at UITS.
In the heart of this literary commemoration, UITS eagerly anticipates the upcoming days, replete with more exhilarating events and enthralling activities.
The festival stands as a living tribute to the profound impact that literature bestows upon our lives and remains an unshakable testament to the Department of English's unwavering commitment to the pursuit of literary and linguistic excellence.
