EWU Celebrates its 24th Convocation: The Education Adviser Urges to Make a World of Peace and Tolerance
Apr 16, 2025
The 24th Convocation of East West University (EWU) was held on 16 April 2025 at Aftabnagar Sports Ground in the capital. Education Adviser Professor Dr. Chowdhury Rafiqul Abrar, as the representative of His Excellency, the President, awarded degrees to 2885 students of undergraduate and graduate programs at the convocation. Moreover, six students with exceptional talent were honored with gold medals. In the convocation ceremony, extending his warm welcome to the new graduates, the Education Adviser Dr. C. R. Abrar explained how advanced technologies are creating new opportunities for us. He also warned that such issues as intolerance, ultranationalism and blinkered attitudes are challenging our greater achievements. Dr. Abrar urged the young generation to fight these challenges with a view to making a world full of justice, peace and tolerance.
The convocation speaker, Syed Nasim Manzur, Managing Director of Apex Footwear Limited, Bangladesh, contended that the future of Bangladesh in the next 25-30 years depends on the educated and skilled young people. He urged 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 program, UGC Chairman Professor Dr. 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 Professor Dr. 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 Professor Dr. 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 Dr. 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. The students were delighted to receive their degrees within the expected timeframe, expressing satisfaction with the timely completion of their academic journey.
