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Ahsanullah University of Science & Technology (AUST) celebrated its 6th
convocation on 28 March 2013 at the Bangabandhu International
Conference Centre, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka.
Mr. Nurul Islam Nahid MP, Hon�ble Minister, Minister of Education,
Government of the People�s Republic of Bangladesh presided over the
ceremony on behalf of the Hon�ble President, People�s Republic of
Bangladesh and Chancellor of AUST and conferred graduate and
post-graduate degrees to 1117 students in different disciplines.
Barrister Rafique-ul Huq former Attorney General of Bangladesh &
Senior Advocate, Bangladesh Supreme Court graced the occasion as
convocation speaker. Mr. Kazi Rafiqul Alam, President, AUST Board of
Trustees (BoT) and Prof. Dr. A.M.M. Safiullah, Vice-Chancellor, AUST
spoke on the occasion. The ceremony was conducted by Registrar
Muhammad Abdul Gafur. Prof. Dr. Kazi Shariful Alam presented the name
of students who received Khan Bahadur Ahsanullah Padak. Kazi Khurshidi
Haque Dia and Riyad Morshed received this award for their outstanding
academic attainment at AUST. |
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Handing over of AUST crest to Hon�ble Education Minister by AUST
VC |
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Handing over of AUST crest to Convocation Speaker by AUST VC |
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The convocation began with the national anthem and recitation from the
holy Quran. At the start of the proceedings the Convocation observed
one minute silence to mark their respect to the demised President of
the Peoples Republic of Bangladesh and Chancellor of AUST Mr. Zillur
Rahman.
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total of 1117 graduates were conferred bachelor and masters degrees in
eight disciplines including Architecture, Civil Engineering, Computer
Science and Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering,
Textile Engineering, Business Administration, Mathematics, and
Education.
Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid M.P. expressed his immense
pleasure to congratulate the graduating students and wished them a
successful life. He mentioned that there are around seventy private
universities in Bangladesh and Ahsanullah University of Science and
Technology is one of the top leading universities among those. |
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Awarding of Khan Bahadur Ahsanullah Padak |
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Minister said that Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology has
been maintaining the quality from its very inception in 1995 to build
up a wealth of students who have been playing a vital role in
contributing to the economic growth and development of the country.
Already noted as one of the leading private universities of
Bangladesh, Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology has always
been at the forefront in disseminating quality tertiary education and
creating a knowledge base in Bangladesh, he added.
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also expressed his confidence that the AUST will continue its endeavor
to equip the young learners with skills and knowledge of international
standard and create tomorrow�s leaders.
Prof. Dr. Kazi Rafiqul Alam, Chairman, Board of Trustees, AUST (BoT)
said in his speech that Ahsanullah University of Science and
Technology is striving to maintain world standard quality education in
teaching and research by providing an invigorating atmosphere and
exposure to modern technology.
He
drew the kind attention of the Hon�ble Education Minister to get
approval from the government for building two distinct universities in
Rajshahi and Khulna. |
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Audience standing while National Anthem of Bangladesh was played |
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Speech by Chairman of BoT |
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Vice-Chancellor of AUST Prof. Dr. A.M.M. Safiullah congratulated all
the graduates of AUST for their hard work and for achievement of the
degree. He also congratulated the parents and the faculty members
whose support and care made this achievement possible. He said in his
speech that AUST has been striving hard to produce graduates who are
capable of meeting the national and global challenges of this century.
Prof. Dr. Safiullah also said that the graduates from AUST have to
utilize their education, knowledge and prudence for the welfare of the
country and people. They must impose their knowledge to solve existing
different problems in our country. He also mentioned that education is
the key to unlocking someone�s potentials. Our efforts towards
unlocking these potentials have been rewarded with successful
placement of our graduates in all corners of the globe and within the
nation. |
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AUST VC Prof. Dr. A.M.M. Safiullah addressing the Convocation |
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Education Minister meets BoT Chairman, AUST VC and others after
the Convocation at the Convocation venue |
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The Convocation Speaker Mr. Barrister Rafique-ul Huq said drawing
attention of the graduates that �I feel proud to congratulate all of
you. I sincerely believe that you worked hard with continuous support
from your loving guardians and valuable knowledge and advice from your
teachers towards your long study here. Remember, wherever you work in
this globalized world, you can contribute to your nation.� |
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Education Minister delivering his speech on the occasion |
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Speech by the Convocation Speaker |
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In
the convocation, Members of the AUST Trustee Board, Syndicate Members,
Members of Academic Council, Finance and Disciplinary Committee, Deans
of the Faculties of AUST, Heads of the Departments of AUST,
distinguished Vice-Chancellors, teachers, officers and employees of
AUST along with journalists were present in the gala convocation. |
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The graduating students celebrating their graduation |
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A Section of the Audience |
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The Convocation was followed by a dinner party in the evening arranged
in the university campus where the graduates along with the teachers,
officers, staffs and some distinguished guests participated. |
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AUST Campus adorned with festive and decorative mood |
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