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Dipu Moni urges private varsities to be more sincere


Published : 07 Feb 2020 06:22 PM | Updated : 05 Sep 2020 02:46 AM

The 6th convocation of United International University (UIU) was held on Thursday at UIU campus in the capital. Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni presided over the ceremony on behalf of the President Abdul Hamid, also the Chancellor of the university. 

While Advisor to Prime Minister, Professor Dr Gowher Rizvi, on International Affairs, was present as the convocation speaker. The ceremony was also addressed by UIU Chairman, Board of Trustees Hasan Mahmood Raja, and UIU Vice-Chancellor (VC) Professor Dr Chowdhury Mofizur Rahman.

Dr Dipu Moni, in her speech opined that the Private Universities must take measures to remove all the barriers in respect of imparting quality higher education in their own interest. More sincere endeavors of the private universities are required to attain the desired goal. Congratulating the graduates, the Education Minister urged upon them to work for the interest of the common people.

A total of 2352 students from different disciplines were conferred undergraduate and graduate degrees while four meritorious students received Gold Medals for their excellent results. Professor Gowher Rizvi, congratulated the graduates who received their degrees and wished them every success in the new world they are entering. Vote of thanks was conducted by UIU Pro VC Professor Dr Hasnan Ahmed.

All Deans, Heads of the departments, Teachers, Administrative Staffs, Journalists, Educationists and VC’s of different universities attended the programme.