Utilise acquired education, skills for country's welfare: President urges students

President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday called upon students to utilise their acquired education and skills for the welfare of the country and its people.

"The education and skills you have acquired must be utilised for the welfare of the country and its people while prioritising the interests of common people," he said.

"True value of success won't be measured solely by personal achievements, but by how much positive changes you can bring to the lives of others," he added.

The President made the remarks at the 27th convocation of the Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) as the university’s Chancellor.

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The convocation was held at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Centre on Tuesday morning.

"Convocation is not merely a formal ceremony for receiving certificates; rather it is recognition of years of perseverance, hard work and dedication," said Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir.

He added, "Convocation marks the beginning of new responsibilities and a commitment to using acquired knowledge for the welfare of individuals, society and the country."

Emphasising lifelong teaching, the President said, "We must remember that institutional education may come to an end with the attainment of a certificate but the education of becoming a human being never ends. We must learn throughout our life."