East West University Celebrates It's 22nd Convocation
Mar 03, 2023
East West University (EWU) organised its 22nd convocation at Aftabnagar Play Ground on Thursday, 02 March 2023. On behalf of the Chancellor, Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni, MP presided over the ceremony and conferred the degrees among in total 2351 graduating students, including three students who received gold medals for their academic excellence.
In her speech, Education Minister Dr. Dipu Moni mentioned that smart education is needed to establish a smart Bangladesh. For that, we need such research and invention which will create positive changes in the economy and society. She mentioned that more importance will be given on coding, design, robotics and entrepreneurship. In addition, she thanked East West University for maintaining quality education, properly following all rules and regulations. Simultaneously, she addressed the graduates to play the role of responsible citizens in their professional lives.
Professor Dr. Rounaq Jahan, a political scientist and distinguished Fellow at Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), was present as the convocation speaker. Dr. Rounaq Jahan requested students to keep ethics and values in mind while using technology instead of leading a techno-based life in that the proper use of technology has enriched the source of knowledge as much as its abuse has also given birth to chaos and crisis.
Among others who delivered their speeches on the occasion were Syed Manzur Elahi, Chairperson, Board of Trustees, EWU, Professor Dr. Mohammed Farashuddin, Chief Adviser of EWU, and Professore Dr. MM Shahidul Hassan, Vice-Chancellor, EWU. Members of the Board of Trustees, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Treasurer, Deans, faculty members, officers, staff, graduates and their guardians participated in the convocation. The graduates were delighted to receive their certificates in due time.
