The 22nd convocation of American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) was held.
The event was organized on Saturday, February 22, at the university's campus.
With the consent of the President and the university's Chancellor, Md. Shahabuddin, the Advisor to the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Science and Technology, Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed, presided over the convocation ceremony and distributed certificates among the graduates.
Professor Dr. S. M. A. Faiz, Chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh, was present as the special guest. Professor Dr. Salimullah Khan, eminent writer and 2024 Bangla Academy Literary Awardee, was present as the convocation speaker. Miss Nadia Anwar, Honorable Chairman and Founding Member of the Board of Trustees of AIUB, Professor Dr. Saiful Islam, and Pro-Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Md. Abdur Rahman.
A total of 2,547 students from various faculties were awarded undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at the 22nd convocation of AIUB. In addition, the following medals and honors were awarded to meritorious students who achieved outstanding results in various subjects: Chancellor's Gold Medal 3, Summa Cum Laude (Gold) 79, Dr. Anwarul Abedin Leadership Medal 20, Magna Cum Laude (Silver) 128, Vice Chancellor's Medal 23, Cum Laude (Bronze) 39.
Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed, Advisor to the Ministry of Finance and Science and Technology, warmly congratulated the new graduates.
AIUB Pro-Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Md. Abdur Rahman thanked the students, guardians, and guests who attended the convocation ceremony.
AIUB founding members Dr. Hasanul Abedin Hasan, and Ishtiaq Abedin, members of the Board of Trustees, members of the Syndicate and Academic Council, officials of the University Grants Commission, vice-chancellors, and representatives of various universities, local and foreign dignitaries, AIUB treasurer, dean, registrar, teachers, officials, students, guardians and media personnel were also present at the convocation ceremony.