The University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh held its 7th convocation on Tuesday at the Bangabandhu Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Centre, delving into the theme of ‘New World Opportunities’.
Kamal Abdul Naser Chowdhury, education and cultural affairs adviser to the prime minister, declared the convocation of ULAB open and presided over the ceremony as the chancellor’s representative.
Professor Muhammed Alamgir, acting chairman, of the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh, graced the ceremony as special guest, while Kamal Quadir, founder and CEO of bKash Ltd, delivered the convocation speech.
Kazi Anis Ahmed, president of the ULAB Board of Trustees, and Professor Imran Rahman, Vice-Chancellor of ULAB, also spoke to the graduates on the occasion.
The Valedictorian’s Award was received by Amreeta Lethe Chowdhury, who completed her bachelor’s in English with a CGPA of 4.00.
Eight students, from both the undergraduate and graduate programmes were awarded as the Gold medalists. A total of 2976 students, which included 2,320 undergraduates and 656 graduates, received their certificates this year.
