11/01/2026
8th Convocation of United International University (UIU) was held on 27 December 2025 at the university’s campus in United City, Madani Avenue, Dhaka, marking a significant milestone in the academic journey of its graduates.
Professor Dr Abu Borhan Mohammad Badruzzaman, Vice-Chancellor of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), presided over the ceremony on behalf of the President and Chancellor of UIU. Professor Dr Mohammad Anwar Hossen, Member of the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh, attended the event as the special guest.
The convocation speaker was Professor Dr M Taher A Saif, Grainger Distinguished Chair in Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, USA. The ceremony was also addressed by Hasan Mahmood Raja, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of UIU, and Professor Dr Md Abul Kashem Mia, Vice-Chancellor of UIU.
In his presidential address, Professor Dr Abu Borhan Mohammad Badruzzaman emphasized that innovation must be advanced and sustained through scalable solutions. He urged students to shift from labor-intensive approaches to knowledge-intensive education and encouraged graduates to contribute to social transformation, economic development, and modernization while establishing themselves as responsible global citizens.
A total of 1,736 students from different disciplines received undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. In recognition of exceptional academic performance, four outstanding students were awarded gold medals.
As the special guest, Professor Dr Mohammad Anwar Hossen highlighted that the knowledge and skills acquired at the university should not only serve personal advancement but also contribute to the collective development of society.
Convocation speaker Professor Dr M Taher A Saif congratulated the graduates and called upon them to work sincerely for the welfare of humanity. Hasan Mahmood Raja expressed confidence that UIU graduates would uphold the reputation of the university and bring pride to their families and communities through their professional excellence.
In his speech, Professor Dr Md Abul Kashem Mia urged graduates to be good human beings and dedicate themselves to the service of society and humanity.
The convocation was attended by vice-chancellors from various universities, members of the UIU Board of Trustees, deans, heads of departments, academic and administrative officials, educationists, and journalists, making the event a distinguished gathering of the academic community.
Section A: All Schools UG Admission Test Questions by Bright Prep
The primary purpose of the passage is to
A. criticize the higher education system in Bangladesh
B. report on the events and key messages of UIU’s 8th convocation
C. compare UIU with other universities
D. promote admission to United International University
Answer: B
Who presided over the convocation on behalf of the President and Chancellor of UIU?
A. Professor Dr Md Abul Kashem Mia
B. Professor Dr Mohammad Anwar Hossen
C. Professor Dr Abu Borhan Mohammad Badruzzaman
D. Professor Dr M Taher A Saif
Answer: C
Which individual attended the convocation as the special guest?
A. Hasan Mahmood Raja
B. Professor Dr Mohammad Anwar Hossen
C. Professor Dr M Taher A Saif
D. Professor Dr Md Abul Kashem Mia
Answer: B
What position does Professor Dr M Taher A Saif hold?
A. Vice-Chancellor of UIU
B. Chairman of the Board of Trustees of UIU
C. Member of the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh
D. Grainger Distinguished Chair in Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Answer: D
According to Professor Dr Abu Borhan Mohammad Badruzzaman, innovation should be
A. limited to academic research
B. promoted through traditional methods
C. advanced and sustained through scalable solutions
D. avoided in favor of conventional education
Answer: C
The phrase “transition from labor-intensive to knowledge-intensive education” most nearly suggests that students should
A. focus more on physical work
B. emphasize intellectual skills and innovation
C. reduce their use of technology
D. avoid practical experience
Answer: B
How many students received undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at the convocation?
A. 1,736
B. 1,700
C. 1,740
D. 1,600
Answer: A
What special recognition was given to four students?
A. Scholarships for higher studies
B. Research grants
C. Gold medals for academic excellence
D. Leadership awards
Answer: C
Professor Dr Mohammad Anwar Hossen emphasized that education should be used for
A. personal success only
B. gaining international recognition
C. collective development of society
D. securing government jobs
Answer: C
Which idea is common to the speeches of several speakers mentioned in the passage?
A. The importance of competition among universities
B. The need for financial success above all
C. The responsibility of graduates to serve society and humanity
D. The necessity of studying abroad
Answer: C
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