Dhaka: Finance Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed has called upon the country’s young generation to help build the future Bangladesh through dreams, hard work, and human values. Speaking at the Convocation-2025 of Stamford University Bangladesh, held at the Bashundhara International Convention Centre in the capital, he urged new graduates to become responsible citizens and commit themselves to national development. ‘Today, you are entering a wider arena. Your responsibilities are significant, and you must carry them out with sincerity,’ he stated as the chief guest of the event.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Dr. Salehuddin emphasized the importance of compassion and social responsibility, stating that empathy, cooperation, and a sense of duty towards others are essential for national progress. ‘It is not enough to remain busy with one’s own career. One must fulfill responsibilities towards society, family, and the country,’ he added.
Highlighting hard work as the key to success, he reflected on his 35-year professional journey, noting that nothing comes overnight as hard work is the driving force of success. He encouraged the new graduates to dream big, saying, ‘A person can’t move forward without dreams. You should start thinking now about what you want to achieve in the future and in which field you will contribute.’
Dr. Salehuddin also spoke about the growing importance of competition in today’s world, which he described as far more competitive compared to the past. ‘We didn’t face such intense competition in our time. Times have changed-you must prepare yourselves and build your capacities,’ he remarked. He expressed special gratitude to mothers, acknowledging their indispensable role in a child’s success, and shared a personal anecdote about his own family.
He urged young people to come forward to elevate Bangladesh to a respected global position, stressing the importance of humanity, integrity, and environmental protection. ‘We have only one planet-it is our duty to protect it,’ he stated.
Convocation speaker Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Adviser to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Ministry of Water Resources, also addressed the event alongside other dignitaries, including Chairperson of the Board of Trustees Professor Dr. Farahnaz Firoz, Acting Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Yunus Mia, and Registrar Muhammad Abdul Matin.
In her remarks, Rizwana Hasan expressed aspirations for a society free of inequality, where politics serves people’s rights and empowerment. She emphasized that building an equitable and just Bangladesh requires positive changes from within and acknowledged that despite past injustices and challenges, people’s dreams have repeatedly driven society forward.
Rizwana further highlighted the urgent need for environmental protection and tackling climate change, calling for responsible roles from all in building a humane, environmentally conscious, and women-friendly society.
At Convocation 2025, a total of 1,407 graduates from five faculties and 14 departments received their degrees. For outstanding academic achievement, 10 students received the Chancellor’s Gold Medal, and 40 students were awarded the Vice-Chancellor’s Gold Medal.