The 23rd convocation of the American International University–Bangladesh (AIUB) was held on Saturday, 13 December 2025, at the university’s permanent campus.

With the consent of the President of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh and Chancellor of AIUB, Mohammed Shahabuddin, eminent scientist Dr Abed Chaudhury presided over the ceremony and conferred degrees on the graduating students.

Prof Dr Mohammad Anwar Hossen, Member of the University Grants Commission (UGC), attended the event as the special guest. Speeches were also delivered by Nadia Anwar, Founder Member and Chairman of the AIUB Board of Trustees; Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Saiful Islam; and Pro-Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Md Abdur Rahman.

A total of 1,766 students from different faculties received undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at the convocation. Medals and honours were awarded to high-achieving students, including three Chancellor’s Gold Medals, 21 Vice-Chancellor’s Awards, 26 Cum Laude, 74 Magna Cum Laude, 43 Summa Cum Laude and 19 Dr Anwarul Abedin Leadership Awards.

Addressing the graduates, Dr Abed Chaudhury congratulated them and said, “Bangladesh and the world are going through a major crisis. A crisis combines risk and possibility. As we assess our risks and options locally and globally, our education and experience stand by us. You represent that education, and your ability to overcome crisis will shape the future.”

UGC Member Prof Dr Mohammad Anwar Hossen also congratulated the graduates, saying, “This moment is not merely a convocation; it recognises years of hard work, sleepless nights, resilience through challenges, and the sacrifices made by both students and their parents.”

In her welcome address, Nadia Anwar said the graduates’ achievements reflected perseverance and determination. Addressing parents, she expressed gratitude for their sacrifices, saying these formed the foundation of the students’ success.

Delivering the convocation speech, Prof Dr Habib Fardoun, Executive Committee Member of the IREG Observatory on Academic Ranking and Excellence in Brussels, said AIUB’s motto, “Where leaders are created,” was a promise to its students and society. He added that curiosity, lifelong learning and bridge-building would define future leadership.

Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Saiful Islam congratulated the graduates and said the convocation marked not an endpoint but a launch pad for future opportunities. Pro-Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Md Abdur Rahman thanked the graduates, parents and guests for their presence.

The ceremony was attended by AIUB Founder Members Dr Hasanul A Hasan and Ishtiaque Abedin, members of the Board of Trustees, the Syndicate and the Academic Council, UGC officials, vice-chancellors and pro-vice-chancellors of various universities, faculty members, administrative officials, graduating students, their families and members of the media.