The University of Chittagong (CU) will celebrate its 60th anniversary on 18 November, with preparations discussed at the first meeting of the Diamond Jubilee Organising Committee on Thursday.

The meeting was held at the Vice-Chancellor’s office and chaired by Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Mohammad Al-Forkan.

According to a university press release, the meeting focused on organising the celebration in a festive and orderly manner, with participation from teachers, students, alumni, officers and employees.

Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Academic) Professor Dr Mohammad Al-Amin, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Administration) Professor Dr Md Shafiqul Islam, several faculty deans, senate and syndicate members, and other senior university officials attended the meeting.

Participants shared suggestions on various aspects of the celebration and stressed the need for cooperation and coordination across the university community.

The Vice-Chancellor thanked the attendees for their suggestions and sought their continued cooperation in ensuring the success of the programme.

The Diamond Jubilee will mark six decades of the university, bringing together generations of students, teachers, alumni and staff to celebrate its journey.