Dhaka:The 54th convocation of Dhaka University is scheduled for January 26, 2027. The event will feature Professor Dr. Atsushi Sunami, President of Japan's Sasakawa Peace Foundation, as the convocation speaker. He will receive an honorary Doctor of Laws degree during the ceremony.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Professor Dr. Muhammad Harunur Rashid, a donor to one of Dhaka University's trust funds, will be awarded an honorary Doctor of Science degree at the convocation. The decisions were finalized at a Syndicate meeting based on recommendations from the Academic Council.
The convocation will be presided over by President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman attending as the honored guest. A preparatory meeting was held at the Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Bhaban auditorium to organize the event in an orderly and festive manner, presided over by DU Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr. ABM Obaidul Islam.
The meeting was attended by Pro-VC (Academic) Prof Dr. Abdus Salam, Treasurer Prof Dr. M. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, and other university officials. Eligibility to participate is extended to graduates and awardees whose results were published between November 20, 2022, and November 30, 2026. Applications for participation will be accepted from November 1 to November 30, 2026.
An executive and management committee, along with several sub-committees, has been established to ensure the convocation's smooth execution. Vice-Chancellor Prof Obaidul Islam called for cooperation to celebrate the convocation in a peaceful and festive environment and urged sub-committees to commence preparations immediately. He emphasized the importance of unity in advancing education and research, maintaining a strong educational environment, and enhancing Dhaka University's global reputation.