International University of Business Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT) successfully held its 9th Convocation Ceremony today at the Bangladesh–China Friendship Conference Center (BCFCC), Agargaon, Dhaka. The grand occasion marked a significant milestone in the academic journeys of undergraduate and postgraduate students as they were formally conferred their degrees.

Among the distinguished graduates, Shahrin Khondkar from Agriculture, Mst. Lutfunnaher Kamini from English, and Maharunnesa Mitu from Public Health programs were awarded the prestigious Miyan Gold Medals in recognition of their outstanding academic achievements. Shahrin Khondkar emerged as the top gold medalist and received the most prestigious Alimullah Miyan Award.

Degrees were awarded across a wide range of disciplines, including MBA, MPH, BBA, Agriculture, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Economics, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Nursing, and English programs.

The convocation was presided over by Mr Mohammad Touhid Hossain, Honorable Adviser for Foreign Affairs, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, representing the Honorable President of Bangladesh and Chancellor of the University. In his presidential address, Mr Hossain underscored the importance of quality higher education, international cooperation, and the ethical and professional responsibilities of graduates. He also commended IUBAT for its contributions to research, global rankings, sustainable education initiatives, and its innovative Knowledge-Based Area Development (KBAD) program.

The Convocation Speaker was Professor Dr. Jeff Keshen, President of the University of Regina, Canada, who highlighted the critical role of higher education, research excellence, and international academic collaboration in addressing global challenges.

The ceremony commenced with a welcome address by Professor Dr. Abdur Rab, Vice-Chancellor of IUBAT. Professor Selina Nargis, Treasurer of IUBAT, delivered the vote of thanks, expressing sincere appreciation to the dignitaries, faculty members, graduates, guardians, and guests for their participation and support.

Established in 1991, IUBAT is the pioneering private university in Bangladesh, founded by the late Professor Dr. M. Alimullah Miyan, former Director of the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), University of Dhaka, and a distinguished academician. Over the years, IUBAT has earned national and international recognition for its commitment to academic excellence and research, achieving notable global rankings among private universities in Bangladesh.