UITS holds 4th convocation

CHATTOGRAM, Nov 2: The 4th convocation of the University of Information Technology and Sciences (UITS) was held on Saturday at the university’s central auditorium.

Md Mahbubul Haque Patwary, Additional Secretary (University) of the Ministry of Education, chaired the ceremony, representing the President who serves as the Chancellor of the UITS.

Alhajj Sufi Mohammad Mizanur Rahman, Chairman of the PHP Family and recipient of the ‘Ekushey Padak’ for his contributions to social service, attended the event as the convocation speaker.

During the convocation, degrees were conferred upon more than 5,000 students from various departments. Additionally, 16 students were awarded the Chancellor’s Gold Medal.

PHP Family Chairman Alhajj Sufi Mohammad Mizanur Rahman said that, “Today is not merely a convocation day; it marks a significant beginning and a moment of great joy in your lives. It is also a day of pride and happiness for the entire UITS family.”

Addressing the students, Md Mahbubul Haque Patwary, Additional Secretary (University) of the Ministry of Education, noted, “The participation of our youth in freelancing, remote work, global startups, and international research is growing day by day. The demand for conventional, traditional knowledge is declining in the global market, and skills have become paramount. Through critical thinking, research, a humanitarian outlook, problem-solving abilities, and digital proficiency, our youth must move beyond merely imitating the world they must develop the vision required to lead it.”

Among others, Mohammad Ali Hossain Sohag, a member of the university’s trust; Dr Mohammad Omar Farooq, adviser to the UITS Board of Trustees; Vice-Chancellor of UITS, Professor Md Abu Hasan Bhuiyan; Mohammad Mohsin, Trustee Member of UITS and Vice-Chairman of PHP Family; Mohammad Iqbal Hossain, Trustee Member and Managing Director of PHP Family; Trustee Member and Director Anwarul Haque; Mohammad Ali Hossain Sohag; Amir Hossain Sohel; Zahirul Islam Rinku; and Akhtar Parvez Hero were present on the occasion.