4th NSTU Debating Society National Debating Festival-2025: A successful Debate Fest

Noakhali Science & Technology University  (NSTU) inaugurated the ‘4th NSTU Debating Society National Debating Festival-2025.

On Thursday, 06 February, the festival was inaugurated by the Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Muhammad Ismail of the university, through a rally. The rally was held in front of the administration building of the university, which was organized by the NSTU Debating Society.

At this moment, in the speech of NSTU  Vice-Chancellor, who was the chief guest, he said, “Let the thoughts rise up and march of light under the slogan, In this national debate festival organized, a vibrant atmosphere was created with the participation of students of our school, college, and universities. The students of the participating schools and colleges, the opportunity given to debate at the university level, and the enthusiasm and interest with which they participate is a complete treat. I believe that in the future, they will enhance their education by debating “.

The vice-chancellor also said, “You will envisage the significance of logic in the practice of knowledge. From different campuses who will come here in the next three days, we will welcome our campus, and if they have any advice, we will absolutely accept it. In addition to the knowledge of the audience, debaters speak through arguments and thoughts and develop themselves. I wish this festival will be successful. Thank you all”.

Moderator of NSTU Debating Society and Associate Professor of English Department, Afsana Moushumi, President of the Society, Mubdi Islam Rafin and General Secretary Fatema Jannat Rinti and other members of NSTU Debating Society participated in this rally.

On Saturday, 08 February, in the afternoon, the Vice Chancellor of the university, Dr. Muhammad Ismail, was the chief guest.

In the speech of the chief guest, NSTU  Vice-Chancellor said, I welcome all students and the teachers who are present here from several educational institutions of the Noakhali region who came here from outside to participate in the debate competition in NSTU. After crossing many stages, they became champions at several stages. Congratulations to all of them. Also congratulated those students who participated in this event but didn’t win. Participation is the biggest thing, and it means that you all are eight percent ahead. Through the competition, you try to study and try to contradict the argument, and that is the biggest learning.

He also said, We want to establish a society of equality; we want to establish a society of justice. We can reach that craved goal through the argument. Another thing is that we announce this university as a drug, eve-teasing, and ragging-free university. We will adopt a zero-tolerance policy in these matters. Proper legal action will be taken if drugs are found. We want a country where our children contribute to the country and, above all, to the world by earning in an honest way. Students are expected to awaken their Sukumar Vrittis along with their studies. I conclude my speech by thanking all those involved in this beautiful event.

President of NSTU  debating society under the chairmanship of Mubdi Islam Rafin, the vice-chancellor of the university spoke as a special guest. Mohammad Rezwanul Haque, Treasurer Prof. Dr. Mohammad Hanif (Murad), and NSTU Student Counseling and Guidance Department Director Muhammad Nizam Uddin. NSTU Debating Society General Secretary Fatema Jannat Rinti and Vice President (Publicity) Sabikun Nahar moderated it. At that time, Afsana Moushumi, Moderator of NSTU Debating Society and Associate Professor of the English Department, in addition to other members of NSTU Debating Society, were present.

However, the 4th NSTU Debating Society National Debate Festival-2025 was arranged for three days with school, college, and university-level debaters. On the first day, the competition starts at 11 am. In this competition, 18 teams participated at the school college level, and 12 national level judges directed the judging. Rather, every champion and runner-up team at school, college, and university was awarded.