48th Convocation of DU

President Abdul Hamid on Monday underlined the importance of chalking out educational programmes by the country’s universities in line with the global job market. “Educational programmes need to be worked out in line with the international labour market. In the present age, demand-based and job-oriented education is badly needed,” the President said while addressing the 48th convocation of Dhaka University, the country’s highest seat of learning. A total of 8,312 students, including 4,015 male and 4,297 female, received their graduation certificates at the convocation, held at the main playground on the campus. Thirty-eight researchers were conferred upon PhD degrees, while 25 M Phil and 34 MD-MS degrees at the function. Besides, a total of 33 students received gold medals for their outstanding results. Prof Rolf-Dieter Heur, director general of European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN), delivered the convocation speech. The noted scientist was also conferred upon the Doctor of Science degree at the convocation. President Hamid, also the Chancellor of the university, said, “The nation expects much from Dhaka University. All concerned, including the teachers, students and guardians, have to come forward (to fulfill the expectation of the nation).” DU Vice Chancellor Prof AAMS Arefin Siddique and pro-VC (Education) Prof Nasrin Ahmed, among others, spoke at the convocation, according to UNB.