East West University\\\'s 14th convocation today
Thursday, 19 March 2015
The 14th convocation of East West University (EWU) will be held today (Thursday) on its own campus at Aftabnagar in the city, said a press release.
Chancellor of EWU President Md Abdul Hamid will be the chief guest at the function while former Chief Justice Md Tafazzul Islam will be special guest.
Noted human rights activist Advocate Sultana Kamal will deliver the convocation speech. Moreover, members of the Board of Trustees of the university, including Dr Muhammad Farashuddin, chairperson of Board of Trustees and former Governor of the Bangladesh Bank, will also attend the programme.
The welcome address will be delivered by the Vice Chancellor of the university Prof Ahmed Shafee.
A total of 1,445 students from undergraduate and graduate programmes will be conferred upon degrees. Besides, two students would be awarded President's gold medals for their outstanding academic achievements. The programme would be telecast live on the satellite television channel, Channel i.