The International University of Business Agriculture and Technology held its 9th convocation on Sunday at the Bangladesh–China Friendship Conference Center in Agargaon, Dhaka.

The ceremony marked a significant milestone for undergraduate and postgraduate students, who were formally conferred their degrees across a wide range of academic disciplines.

Among the graduates, Shahrin Khondkar from agriculture, Mst Lutfunnaher Kamini from English and Maharunnesa Mitu from public health received the Miyan Gold Medals for outstanding academic performance. Shahrin Khondkar emerged as the top gold medalist and was awarded the Alimullah Miyan Award, the highest academic honour of the university.

Degrees were awarded in programmes including MBA, MPH, BBA, agriculture, electrical and electronic engineering, civil engineering, computer science and engineering, mechanical engineering, economics, tourism and hospitality management, nursing and English.

The convocation was presided over by Mohammad Touhid Hossain, adviser for foreign affairs to the government, who represented the president of Bangladesh and chancellor of the university. In his presidential address, he highlighted the importance of quality higher education, international cooperation and the ethical and professional responsibilities of graduates. He also commended IUBAT for its contributions to research, global rankings, sustainable education initiatives and its knowledge-based area development programme.

The convocation speaker was Professor Dr Jeff Keshen, president of the University of Regina, Canada, who spoke on the role of higher education, research excellence and international academic collaboration in addressing global challenges.

The ceremony began with a welcome address by Professor Dr Abdur Rab, vice-chancellor of IUBAT. Professor Selina Nargis, treasurer of the university, delivered the vote of thanks, expressing appreciation to the dignitaries, faculty members, graduates, guardians and guests.

Established in 1991, IUBAT is the country’s first private university, founded by the late Professor Dr M Alimullah Miyan, former director of the Institute of Business Administration at the University of Dhaka. Over the years, the university has gained national and international recognition for its academic and research achievements, including notable positions in global rankings among private universities in Bangladesh.