AIUB celebrates 23rd convocation with 1,766 graduates

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.

Professor 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 Professor Dr Saiful Islam; and Pro-Vice-Chancellor ProfessorDr 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 whole world are undergoing a major crisis. A crisis is a combination of risk and possibility. As we measure our risks and explore our options, both locally and globally, we find that our education and experience are on our side. You represent that education, and your ability to overcome crisis will shape the future."

UGC Member Professor 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 dedication and sacrifices of 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, Professor 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 the future would belong to those who remained curious and committed to lifelong learning.

Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Saiful Islam congratulated the graduates and said the convocation marked not an endpoint, but the beginning of a longer journey towards success. Pro-Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Md Abdur Rahman thanked the graduates, parents and guests for their presence at the ceremony.

The event 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, invited guests, faculty members, administrative officials, graduating students, their families and members of the media.