52nd DU convocation being held

The 52nd convocation of Dhaka University (DU) is being held on its campus today (Monday) with the participation of 20,796 graduates.

President Abdul Hamid, also the Chancellor of the university, will preside over the gala event at the central playground of the university.

Nobel laureate in physics Professor Dr Takaaki Kajita, also director of the Institute for Cosmic Ray Research of Tokyo University in Japan, will attend as the convocation speaker.

The convocation began at 11.30am. Graduates can collect their certificates after completion of the convocation ceremony.

DU affiliated seven colleges will participate in the convocation ceremony from two venues — Dhaka College and Eden Mohila College– through video conferencing.

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