Professor Abdul Mannan, Chairman of University Grants Commission (UGC) was present there as special guest. Dr Pornchai Mongkhonvanit, President, SIAM University of Bangkok in Thailand attended the convocation as the convocation speaker.
In the 8th convocation a total of 5631 students was conferred upon graduation and post-graduation degrees and among them 17 best result oriented graduates were awarded ‘Gold Medal’ in different categories.
Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni said “The most valuable wealth of a nation is its educated people. From today all of you are included into this wealth. The country will move forward with the help of your hand.”
“Aiming with Vision 2021 and Vision 2041 Bangladesh is running on the development pavement. Especially Bangladesh has already made tremendous success in the food reservation and women empowerment sector”, she added.