Dhaka:The 54th convocation of Dhaka University is scheduled for January 26, 2027, on a Tuesday, and 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 event.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Prof Dr. Muhammad Harunur Rashid, a donor of a DU trust fund, will also be honored with an honorary Doctor of Science degree at the convocation. This decision was made by the Syndicate following 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 plan the event's programs, aiming for a smooth and festive celebration.
The meeting, led by DU Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr. ABM Obaidul Islam, included Pro-VC (Academic) Prof Dr. Abdus Salam, Treasurer Prof Dr. M. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, and various faculty deans, hall provosts, department chairmen, institute directors, and office heads.
Eligible participants for the convocation include graduates and awardees with results announced between November 20, 2022, and November 30, 2026. The application process for these participants will commence on November 1, 2026, and conclude on November 30, 2026.
An executive and management committee, along with several sub-committees, has been established to ensure the successful execution of the convocation ceremony. Prof Obaidul Islam called for full cooperation from all involved to maintain a peaceful and festive atmosphere during the celebration. He urged the sub-committees to begin their preparations immediately and emphasized the importance of working together to advance education and research, uphold a positive educational environment, and boost Dhaka University's global standing.