ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY, Kushtia, Jan 10, 2026 (BSS)- From batch one to batch 27,  the Department of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) at Islamic  University (IU) in Kushtia today concluded its two-day Silver Jubilee and  Reunion- 2025 programme.  The programme started on Friday with a souvenir unveiling ceremony, cultural  performances by present students and gala dinner.   The second day started with releasing balloons and pigeons as the symbol of  peace.  Later, a colourful procession was brought out, led by IU Vice-Chancellor (VC)  Professor Dr Nakib Muhammad Nasrullah, from the Ibn Sina Science building at  around 12:30pm.  Pro VC Prof Dr M Yeaqub Ali, Treasurer Prof Dr Jahangir Alam, over 600  alumni, teachers and present students participated the two-day celebration. After parading throughout the main roads of the campus, the rally concluded  at the Birshreshtha Hamidur Rahman Central auditorium where a formal session  was held. Alumni and current students shared their experiences and expressed their  feelings about the reunion there.  Prof Nasrullah addressed the event as the chief guest while Pro-VC Prof Dr M  Yeaqub Ali, Treasurer Prof Dr Mohammad Jahangir Alam addressed the event as  special guests.  ICT Cell Director Prof Dr Shahjahan Ali, IIER Director Prof Dr Mostafizur  Rahman, Proctor Prof Dr Shahinuzzaman, Student Advisor Prof Dr Obayedul Islam  and teachers from various departments were present, among others. The programme was chaired by the chairman of the department Prof Dr Tarek  Hasan al Mahmud while Prof Dr Md Alamgir Hossain convened the event. The VC said, in his speech, that the day was dedicated to the participants.  He urged everyone to reflect on the journey of Islamic University, what it  was in the past and what it has become today.  He emphasized that working for positive change means taking responsibility  for shaping the university's future. "ICT and communication technologies are now widely used in policy-making  around the world, and those working in the ICT sector are actively  contributing to this process, he noted.  Prof Nakib Muhammad Nasrullah described ICT as a discipline that empowers  individuals and increases participation in decision-making across many  fields.  The ICT Department should not remain only an academic unit, but should serve  as a platform for change, he concluded. Later, a cultural programme and a gala dinner were held to mark the occasion.  Former vocalist of Warfaze Mizan performed at the event.