Chittagong University alumni meet to plan grand diamond jubilee celebrations

An exchange-of-views meeting with representatives of various batches and alumni was held to make the diamond jubilee celebrations of Chittagong University - marking its glorious 60 years - colourful, inclusive and memorable.

The meeting was held at 7pm on Monday (9 November) at the CC Wing of the Chittagong Club Limited.

Former CUCSU vice-president S M Fazlul Haque presided over the meeting, conducted by Barrister Mutasim Billah Faruqui, chief executive officer of the Bangladesh Tourism Board. The chief guest was the university's vice-chancellor, Professor Dr Mohammad Al-Forkan.

The special guests were Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Academic) Professor Dr Mohammad Al-Ameen and Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Administration) Professor Dr Md Shafiqul Islam.

The meeting discussed in detail various plans for celebrating the diamond jubilee to keep alive the university's six decades of glorious journey, history, heritage, contributions to education and research, and achievements.

Representatives of various batches and alumni put forward their opinions, advice and proposals to make the event festive and meaningful.

In his speech as chief guest, Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Mohammad Al-Forkan said the diamond jubilee of Chittagong University is not merely a festival; it is an important occasion to present the university's glorious history, heritage and achievements to the new generation. To make the event a success, former and current students, teachers and all concerned must come forward together. He sought the active participation and cooperation of alumni in celebrating the diamond jubilee.

In their speeches as special guests, the two pro-vice-chancellors welcomed the initiative to celebrate the diamond jubilee. They called on former students for their sincere cooperation and participation to make the event a success and thanked everyone present.

In his presidential address, S M Fazlul Haque said Chittagong University is not just an educational institution; it is a part of our emotion, memory and pride. To celebrate six decades of achievement with due dignity, former students of all batches must unite. He expressed hope that mutual cooperation and joint initiatives would turn the diamond jubilee into a memorable event.

Present at the meeting were former pro-vice-chancellor Professor Kamal Uddin, Ekramul Karim, former CUCSU vice-president Mazharul Haque Shah Chowdhury, BGC Trust University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Manjurul Kibria, the vice-chancellor of BFTI University, CU Senate member S M Nazrul, Professor Yunus Chowdhury, Mujtaba Kamal, Zakir Hossain, Md Mohiuddin Badal, Advocate Zia Habib Ahsan, Salauddin Md Reza, Md Asif Chowdhury, M R Chowdhury Milton, Advocate Ferdous Morshed Khan and representatives and distinguished alumni of various batches.

At the meeting, alumni shared their opinions and advice on various aspects of the diamond jubilee celebrations and assured their full cooperation to make the event a success.