Third Convocation of Metropolitan University was held successfully on Saturday, the 4th August 2018 in the Permanent Campus of the University at Bateshwar, Sylhet to confer the degree on 1870 students who graduated in Honours and Master degrees till July 2018.
The programme was presided by the Honourable Education Minister Mr. Nurul Islam Nahid, MP on behalf of the Honourable President of the People?s Republic of Bangladesh and the Chancellor of the University, Md. Abdul Hamid.
Former Professor of the Department of English, University of Dhaka, distinguished academician and Ekushey Padak winner Professor Syed Manzoorul Islam Ph D was the Convocation Speaker.
Professor Abdul Mannan, Chairman of the University Grant Commission of Bangladesh and Dr. Toufique Rahman Chowdhury, Chairman of the Board of Trustees delivered speeches as special guests.
During the convocation ceremony, 1026 students registered and attended. 8 meritorious students were awarded the Chancellor?s Gold Medals for their best performance in study. The awardees were Nawaz Ahmed Chowdhury from the Department of CSE, Fahmida Arju Mou from the Department of EEE, Shanjida Begum from the Department of English, Mst Rahima Talukdar from the Department of Law & Justice and Md. Raihanul Ambia, Jace Saha, Mochhammat Liberty Hasan and Tasnim Mouri from the Department of Business Administration.
The Convocation Speaker Professor Syed Manzoorul Islam while addressing the graduates said, ?After completing the graduation, students eagerly wait for the Convocation. Thanks to Metropolitan University authority for organising the Convocation at regular intervals. The students are the assets, possibilities and future in my eyes. But our society and the state could not create the fields of their activity properly.?
He also added, ?With the education we are providing them, they may get a good job but they are not able to reach the place of administration in the country as enlightened, self-sufficient ones. That's why there is much disappointment among the young generations. It will be terrible self-repugnance, if you get drug addicted, choose extremist ideology to overcome depression. When the family and teachers stand beside the depressed students, they regain confidence in themselves. The purpose of education should be giving fulfillment to a person.?
Honourable Chief Guest Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid, MP in his speech said, ?From the beginning, Metropolitan University has been pursuing the goal of establishing an elegant University. The Board of Trustees of the University does not aim at making any profit, but they are moving and advancing the university with the goal of contributing to the basic purposes of education. Their aspects and initiatives are very commendable.?
He also added, ?Our main aim of education is to prepare new generations as the creators of modern Bangladesh. It is not possible with the conventional traditional education. We also need to create a truly educated new generation having extraordinary skills, moral values and patriotism. Students will build modern digital Bangladesh and will be able to lead in the future.?
Honourable Education Minister also told the graduates, ?You have come through many stages of education to join today?s convocation ceremony. You have achieved it with your own industry, talent and initiative. Spread the knowledge you have gained among the less-enlightened people of the society. Your wisdom and talent will give courage to the ordinary people?s life. I wish you every success in life.?
In the program, Vice-Chancellor of Metropolitan University Dr. Md. Saleh Uddin in his inaugural speech said, ?Metropolitan University has come through one and half decade, providing quality education. The story of our journey has optimism, achievement and hard struggle. We have always tried to stay aware and committed in the way of our journey.?
Professor Abdul Mannan, Chairman of the University Grant Commission of Bangladesh said, ?Metropolitan University has organised their 3rd convocation at permanent campus, thanks to them. I believe the construction work of the campus will be completed before the 4th Convocation of the University. ? He also said, ?Developing countries are following the prosperities of education in Bangladesh. Now it is necessary to ensure the quality of higher education. University Grants Commission of Bangladesh is trying to do so. The result will be seen in the near future.?
Dr. Toufique Rahman Chowdhury said, ?We need golden people to build golden Bangladesh. Metropolitan University was established to create excellent, humanitarian, upright and patriotic manpower. We have established this University as a research centre for the liberation war, freedom of expression and open-mindedness, following the rules of the government, where the culture and culture of Bangla, Bengali and Bangladesh are the elements of the main focus.?