The 5th convocation of Eastern University (EU) was held at Basundhara Convention Centre in the capital on Sunday. The ceremony was marked with deep appreciation from teachers, parents, and friends, and high motivation by the convocation speaker.
Education Minister Mr. Nurul Islam Nahid, MP, presided over the ceremony on behalf of the president and chancellor of Eastern University, Abdul Hamid. Canadian High Commissioner Beno?t-Pierre Laramée graced the occasion as the convocation speaker. Prof. Dr. Abdur Rab, vice chancellor of EU, conveyed the welcome speech. Prof. Abdul Mannan, chairman of University Grants Commission of Bangladesh (UGC) & Mr. Md. Azizul Islam, chairman of Board of Trustees of EU also spoke on the occasion.
A total of 1901 students from four different faculties were awarded with certificates in the ceremony and among them, 2 students received Chancellor's Gold Medal, 3 students received Chairman's Gold Medal and 4 students received Vice Chancellor's Gold Medal.
The convocation speaker Beno?t-Pierre Laramée congratulated the young graduates and wished them a happy, prosperous and long life. He said - "My fellow graduates, make the world before you a better one by going into it with all boldness. You are up to it and you are fit for it; you deserve it and if you make your own best contribution, the world before you will become a bit more deserving of you."
Among others, members of the Board of Trustees of Eastern University, faculty members, officials and staff, media personnel and other distinguished guest were present at the convocation ceremony. The day-long ceremony ended with a vote of thanks by Prof. Dr. Abdul Hannan Chowdhury, Pro-Vice Chancellor of EU and finally a colorful cultural show performed by EU students and Warfaze.
