The university campus wore a festive mood as the new scholars attended a convocation rehearsal on Saturday afternoon.
Academic and administrative buildings, residential halls, and the Vice Chancellor’s residence were decorated with lights.
President Abdul Hamid, also the Chancellor of the university, is scheduled to inaugurate the programme at 2:40 pm.
The President will also inaugurate a mural of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman titled ‘Kaljoyee Mujib’ (Forever Victorious Mujib) near the main gate of the campus, marking the birth centenary of Bangabandhu.
A 22-member sub-committee of teachers and staff was formed to hold the convocation smoothly and special security measures have been taken in and around the campus.
This year, some 4,478 students will attain their graduation certificates, alongside 2530 post-graduates, five Masters of Philosophy (MPhil), eight doctorates and 17 will receive their post-graduate diploma in Education.
Besides, 23 students will be awarded gold medals.