CHITTAGONG, March 18 – Chittagong University (CU) will hold its 5th convocation on Tuesday, May 14. This significant event for CU graduates was initially met with criticism regarding the participation of those who had already collected their original certificates. However, the university authorities have now reversed this decision.
The Acting Registrar, Professor Dr. Mohammad Saiful Islam, had previously announced the convocation on Saturday, March 15th, with an initial notice stating that graduates who had already received their original certificates would not be eligible to participate. This decision sparked widespread criticism among current and former students across various platforms.
Responding to the concerns, the university administration has decided to allow graduates who have already collected their certificates to attend the 5th convocation. This decision was confirmed today, Tuesday, March 18th, during a meeting of the fifth convocation committee, as stated by the Acting Controller of Examinations, Professor Dr. Enayet Ullah Patwari.
Professor Dr. Enayet Ullah Patwari informed that graduates who collected their certificates between 2011 and 2023 are now eligible to participate in the convocation. They can apply online from April 1st to April 7th. During the application process, they will need to upload a copy of their collected certificate and pay a fee of 2,500 Taka.
Registration Details
Eligible graduates who have not yet collected their original certificates can still apply online from March 15th to March 30th, 2025. Graduates should apply during this time. The university will not accept late applications for this group.
Who Can Participate?
The convocation is open to several groups of graduates:
- Graduates who completed their Bachelor’s (Honours) or Master’s degrees between 2011 and 2023.
- Graduates of other programs from 2014-2023 are also eligible. These graduates will receive their degree certificates. The Chancellor’s Gold Medal will also be awarded.
- Graduates who have already collected their original certificates between 2011 and 2023 can now also participate by applying online from April 1st to April 7th.
Special Guest
The fifth convocation is expected to be a notable event, with the possibility of Nobel laureate and the head of the non-profit organization Grameen Bank, Dr. Muhammad Yunus, attending as a distinguished guest. The last convocation, the fourth one, was held in 2016, with the President and Chancellor of the University, Md. Abdul Hamid, as the chief guest.
How to Get More Information
Full details about the convocation are available on the Chittagong University website. Look for a dedicated section on the website. (The article does not provide the link, but searching “Chittagong University Convocation” on Google will easily find it.)
Contact Information
For any questions, graduates can contact the university:
- Phone numbers: 01716-125620, 01812-517531, and 01718-312353.
- Email: [email protected].
Chittagong University Convocation 2025
- Date: May 14, 2025.
- Online Application:
- March 15-30, 2025 (for those who haven’t collected Orignal Certificate).
- April 1-7, 2025 (for those who have already collected Orignal Certificate).
- Eligible Graduates: Bachelor’s/Master’s (2011-2023), Other programs (2014-2023).
- Awards: Degree certificates and Chancellor’s Gold Medal.
- Fee (for those who already collected Orignal Certificate): 2,500 Taka.
- Check the CU website for more details.
- Contact the listed phone number or Email for more information.
This convocation marks a significant occasion, celebrating the academic achievements of Chittagong University graduates, and the inclusion of those who had previously collected their certificates will undoubtedly make the event even more inclusive and memorable.