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AUST holds 10th Convocation |
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Partial view of the graduating students |
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Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology celebrated its 10th
Convocation on 09th January 2018 at the Bangabandhu
International Conference Center (BICC), Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka. Mr
Nurul Islam Nahid MP, Honorable Minister of Education, presided over
the ceremony on behalf of the Chancellor of AUST and Honorable
President of Govt. of the People's Republic of Bangladesh and
conferred graduate and post-graduate degrees to 1441 students in
different disciplines. Prof. Mohammad A Karim Ph D, Provost and
Executive Vice-Chancellor and Chief Operator Officer, University of
Massachusetts, Dartmouth graced the occasion as convocation speaker.
Prof. Abdul Mannan, Chairman, UGC was special guest and Mr. Kazi
Rafiqul Alam, President, AUST Board of Trustees (BoT), Prof. Dr. A.M.M
Safiullah, Vice Chancellor of AUST spoke on the occasion. The ceremony
was conducted by Registrar Muhammad Abdul Gafur.
The convocation began with the national anthem and recitation from the
holy Quran. A total of 1441 graduates were conferred bachelor and
master's degrees in eight disciplines including Architecture, Civil
Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and
Electronic Engineering, Textile Engineering, Business Administration,
Mathematics and Education. Khan Bahadur Ahsanullah Gold Medal Award
was given to Anika Sayera (Spring'16) and Mehjabin Imu (Fall'16) for
acquiring highest CGPA from the Deptt. of Computer Science and
Engineering. All graduating Students attended the convocation along
with their proud families and friends. |
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Mr.
Nurul Islam Nahid, MP, Education Minister delivering speech |
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Education Minister Nurul Islam Nahid expressed his immense pleasure to
congratulate the graduating students and wished them a successful
life. He welcomed all saying Dear Graduates, from today you are
formally acknowledged as graduate citizen of this country. Through the
arrangement as burdened with solemn responsibility to serve the
nation. You are honored today among thousands. Talented you all have
successfully graduated from the renowned and distinct university of
the country. In this age of globalization you should keep yourselves
aware of all international and national issues and play a role to
eradicate poverty, hungry, illiteracy and social curses from
Bangladesh as well international arena. We expect from you that you
would uphold the history, culture, traditions, Arts, Values and Ethics
to make a just and equitable society. The achievement war of
liberation, patriotism, humanity, human rights, integrity and
scientific knowledge will be fulfilled.
He gave out two gold medals to students with extraordinary academic
accomplishments. Finally told that, it is a proud day for AUST. |
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UGC Chairman delivering Speech |
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Special guest of the festivity program Professor Abdul Mannan,
Chairman, University Grants Commission of Bangladesh (UGC) addressed
the graduated students by saying that 'Ahsanullah University of
Science and Technology has achieved huge appreciations for its
commendable contribution in spreading higher education all over the
country within a very short time. Government of Bangladesh also
considers it one of the few best universities in the country and I
hope it will be a university of international standard and will also
be a role model for other private universities in Bangladesh. |
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Mr. Kazi Rafiqul Alam, Chairman, BoT delivering speech |
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Mr. Kazi Rafiqul Alam, Chairman, BoT of AUST congratulated all the
graduates and give emphasis on their hard work for the expected
success in their working life. As the students who have completed
their study from this university are proving their competence in their
respective field in country and abroad. Because of their strong root
they are not deprived of getting wind of success. He mentioned that
showing respect to the memory of Khan Bahadur Ahsanullah and being
permeated with the teaching and idealism of this great humanitarian
philanthropic person. He advised the new graduates to work with
patriotic zeal so that they can play a key role in building a liberal,
democratic. |
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Prof. Mohammad A Karim Ph D, Convocation
speaker delivering Speech |
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Prof. Mohammad A Karim Ph D, Convocation speaker, expressed his
gratitude to be present with the students who were graduating that
day. In a fantastic speech, he described how education has the ability
to change anyone's life for the better. Mr. A Karim mentioned that you
are already years ahead of us socially. You have all the information
that mankind has gathered right in your pocket in your phone. Now use
that information to find the facts to make a better world than the one
we have today... You matter. You are important. Get the job done and
remember to take care of each other." he told the graduates very
enthusiastically to form their dream according to acquired knowledge
and keep them honestly to the betterment of the nation. Speaker of the
gala program several times emphasized on integrity, truthfulness,
patriotism and accountability to the nation at large. |
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Vice-Chancellor of AUST delivering speech |
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Prof. Dr. A.M.M Safiullah, Vice-Chancellor of AUST delivered his
welcome speech to the graduates and expressed his gratitude for the
parents of the graduates for their very sincere presence on the
occasion. He told to the graduates that after a long time physical and
mental exertion you are credited to a graduate degree. This degree
will bring for you along with some duties toward the society being
established in 1995, Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology
has been producing a number of graduate students who have proved the
worth by their ingenious and tireless efforts in national and
international arena during their working life. You are now affiliated
with them and have been made a past to the glory and splendor of the
university. He told that learning and education is a journey not
destination. |
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Two awardees receiving Khan Bahadur Ahsanullah award from the
Education Minister |
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We all want to be happy in our personal life. But in this complex and
turmoil modern days happiness is very rare to find. Conflicts,
disrespect, bad faith, cheating, corruption, nepotism have depriving
us of social and personal peace besides formal education. you have to
acquire the ability to distinguish good from bad and light from dark.
This University will consider you as a member of Ahsanullah Family.
You will represent the university throughout the universe with your
merit and attitude. |
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Graduates of AUST |
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The members of the Board of Trustees, Treasurer, Deans of all the
faculties, Heads of the Departments, teachers, officers, graduating
students and their parents attended the convocation ceremony. The
students were overjoyed upon receiving their certificates in due time
after their academic life. The Convocation was followed by a dinner
party in the evening arranged in the university campus where the
graduates along with the teachers, officers, staffs and some
distinguished guests participated. |
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List of Graduates according to
different programs (Spring 2016 and Fall 2016 ) |
Program |
Number of
graduated Students according to Semester |
Spring 2016 |
Fall 2016 |
Total |
Bachelor of
Architecture |
40 |
34 |
74 |
Bachelor of
Business Administration |
56 |
112 |
168 |
Bachelor of
Science in Civil Engineering |
71 |
117 |
188 |
Bachelor of
Science in Computer Science and Engineering |
62* |
123 |
185 |
Bachelor of
Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering |
80 |
144 |
224 |
Bachelor of
Science in Textile Technology |
19 |
14 |
33 |
Bachelor of
Science in Textile Engineering |
72 |
95 |
167 |
Bachelor of
Science in Industrial and Production Engineering |
79 |
82 |
161 |
Bachelor of
Science in Mechanical Engineering |
24 |
38 |
62 |
Total |
503 |
759 |
1262 |
Master Degree
Program |
Master of
Science in Mathematics |
01 |
02 |
03 |
Master of
Business Administration |
49 |
36 |
85 |
Master of
Business Administration (Executive) |
12 |
04 |
16 |
Master of
Education |
38 |
37 |
75 |
Total |
100 |
79 |
179 |
Grand Total |
603 |
838 |
1441 |
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