East West University holds 24th convocation
Convocation speaker Syed Nasim Manzur urged new graduates to be prepared for entrepreneurship instead of looking for jobs
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The 24th Convocation of East West University (EWU) was held with a festive look on Wednesday as the students received degrees within the timeframe and a timely completion of their academic journey.
The convocation was organized at the Aftabnagar Sports Ground in the city outside of the main campus.
The roads from the main campus to the convocation ground were decorated with colorful flags to mark the streets and directions.
Education Adviser Prof Chowdhury Rafiqul (C. R.) Abrar, as the representative of the President, awarded degrees to 2,885 students of undergraduate and graduate programmes at the convocation.
Moreover, six students with exceptional talent were honored with gold medals.
C. R. Abrar explained to the young graduates as to how advanced technologies are creating new opportunities.
He also warned that such issues as intolerance, ultranationalism and blinkered attitudes are challenging the country’s greater achievements, urging the young generation to fight these challenges with a view to making a world full of justice, peace and tolerance.
Syed Nasim Manzur, Managing Director of Apex Footwear Limited, Bangladesh, was the convocation speaker.
He contended that the future of Bangladesh in the next 25-30 years depends on the educated and skilled young people and urges the new graduates to be prepared for entrepreneurship instead of looking for jobs.
He advised them to get ideas about different stages of any business before starting it. Otherwise, it might incur loss.
Considering China as a role model, he opined that along with starting big companies, it is also possible for us to contribute to the GDP growth of our country by initiating small companies.
The special guest of the programme, UGC Chairman Prof S. M. A. Faiz, mentioned that UGC has changed its approach and attitude to ensure a better environment for education in Bangladesh.
He advised the graduates to take proper care of their families in their professional life.
The Chairperson of the Board of Trustees and founder Vice Chancellor of EWU Prof Mohammed Farashuddin demanded a standard Education Commission in Bangladesh along with an up-to-date and innovative education policy.
He addressed the new graduates to be more careful about utilizing the wealth and opportunities available in the country to challenge the belief that Bangladesh always relies on imports.
Vice Chancellor Prof Shams Rahman emphasized graduates’ technological and communication skills as well as their creativity to make our population a powerhouse.
He encouraged the graduates to go beyond conventional structure and to create something new, using their innovative power.
Among others in the convocation program were Khalilur Rahman, the National Security Adviser and the chief adviser’s high representative, Vice Chancellors of different universities, cultural figures, the distinguished members of the Board of Trustees, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Treasurer, Registrar, Deans, Chairpersons, faculty members, staff, graduates, and their parents.