DU to hold 54th convocation on 26 January 2027

Dhaka University (DU) will hold its 54th convocation on 26 January 2027, with Japan’s Sasakawa Peace Foundation President Prof Atsushi Sunami set to deliver the convocation address and receive an honorary Doctor of Laws degree.

President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir will preside over the ceremony, while Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has consented to attend as a distinguished guest.

Prof Muhammad Harunur Rashid, a major donor to one of the university’s trust funds, will receive an honorary Doctor of Science degree.

The university discussed preparations for the convocation at a meeting held at the auditorium of Nawab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Bhaban on Sunday. Vice-Chancellor Prof ABM Obaidul Islam chaired the meeting.

The university Syndicate approved the honorary degrees for Prof Sunami and Prof Rashid following recommendations from the Academic Council.

The meeting reviewed arrangements for the event, with the university forming an executive committee, a management committee and several subcommittees to ensure the ceremony is held smoothly and in a festive atmosphere.

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Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Academic) Prof Abdus Salam, Treasurer Prof M Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, Senate members and Members of Parliament Md Amanullah Aman, Khairul Kabir Khokon and AKM Fazlul Haque Milon attended the meeting. Deans, hall provosts, department chairpersons, institute directors and heads of various offices were also present.

Applications open on 1 November

According to the university’s Public Relations Office, graduates whose examination results were published between 20 November 2022 and 30 November 2026 will be eligible to attend the 54th convocation. Medal recipients from the eligible period may also participate.

Applications will open on 1 November and close on 30 November.