Registration begins for CU diamond jubilee celebration

 
CHATTOGRAM, OCT 30: Chittagong University (CU) will celebrate its 60th anniversary with a Diamond Jubilee programme on November 18, with registration for participation opening on Friday.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Mohammad Al-Forqan inaugurated the registration process at the VIP room of Chittagong Press Club on Friday afternoon.

Calling the occasion a moment of pride and joy, he sought the cooperation of all concerned to make the celebration successful and memorable.

Established on November 18, 1966, CU is one of the country’s major higher education institutions, known for its natural setting and contributions to education, research, culture and progressive thinking, he said.

Over the past six decades, the university has produced skilled and talented graduates who have contributed to education, administration, the judiciary, medicine, engineering, business, journalism, literature and culture, both at home and abroad.

The vice-chancellor said the university aimed to strengthen research, improve educational quality and expand its international engagement. He also stressed the need to equip students with human values, leadership skills and the ability to face global challenges.

He urged former and current students, teachers, officials, employees and well-wishers to register and take part in the Diamond Jubilee celebrations.