UIU holds 8th convocation, confers degrees to 1,736 students

The 8th Convocation of United International University (UIU) was held on December 27, 2025, at the UIU campus in United City on Madani Avenue, Dhaka.

Professor Dr Abu Borhan Mohammad Badruzzaman, vice-chancellor of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, presided over the ceremony on behalf of the President and Chancellor of UIU. Professor Dr Mohammad Anwar Hossen, member of the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh, attended as special guest. Professor Dr M Taher A Saif, Grainger Distinguished Chair in Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, was the convocation speaker.

The programme was also addressed by Hasan Mahmood Raja, chairman of the Board of Trustees of UIU, and Professor Dr Md Abul Kashem Mia, vice-chancellor of the university.

In his address, Professor Dr Abu Borhan Mohammad Badruzzaman said graduates must focus on making innovation advanced and sustainable through scalable solutions. He urged students to move from labour-intensive to knowledge-intensive education and play a role in social change, economic development, and modernisation as global citizens.

A total of 1,736 students from different disciplines received undergraduate and graduate degrees. Four students were awarded gold medals for outstanding academic results.

Special guest Professor Dr Mohammad Anwar Hossen said the knowledge and skills gained at university should be used not only for personal growth but also for the development of society.

Convocation speaker Professor Dr M Taher A Saif congratulated the graduates and advised them to work sincerely for human welfare.

Chairman Hasan Mahmood Raja said UIU graduates would bring pride to their families and the wider community through their professional achievements.

Vice-chancellor Professor Dr Md Abul Kashem Mia called on the graduates to be good human beings and dedicate themselves to the welfare of society and humanity.

Vice-chancellors of different universities, members of the UIU Board of Trustees, deans, department heads, teachers, administrative officials, academicians, and journalists attended the ceremony.