President's Message

Mr. Md. Zillur Rahman

President
People's Republic of Bangladesh

I am delighted to learn that BRAC University is observing its 6th Convocation on February 07, 2011. On this memorable occasion, I congratulate the graduating students on their successful completion.

The Government is committed to ensuring the quality education from primary to tertiary level with a view to making a knowledge-based society. Universities, as the centre of excellence, have ample opportunities to impart quality and modern education to the students so that they can confidently face the global challenges. I believe universities, both private and public, would play their pivotal role in realising the hopes and aspirations of the people. I again congratulate the graduating students and hope that they will contribute towards building a happy and prosperous Bangladesh by utilising their acquired knowledge and skill imbued with the spirit of patriotism.

I wish the 6th Convocation of BRAC University a success. Khoda Hafez, May Bangladesh Live Forever.

Prime Minister's Message

Sheikh Hasina

Prime Minister
People's Republic of Bangladesh

I am happy to learn that BRAC University is going to organise its 6th Convocation on 7 February 2011. I congratulate the graduates, their parents and the faculty on this happy moment.

The government is working hard to ameliorate socio-economic condition of the country by putting emphasis on education. Highest budgetary allocation has been provided to the sector. I hope the graduates of this university, with a strong sense of patriotism and responsibility, will utilize their talents to build a prosperous Bangladesh as dreamt by Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

I wish the 6th Convocation of BRAC University a successful one.

Joi Bangla, Joi Bangabandhu
May Bangladesh Live Forever

Message from Ministry of Education and
Ministry of Primary & Mass Education

Nurul lslam Nahid M P

Minister
Ministry of Education and
Ministry of Primary & Mass Education
People's Republic of Bangladesh

I am pleased to know that BRAC University is observing its 6th Convocation on the 7th of February 2011.

On this auspicious occasion, I extend my heartiest felicitations to graduating students and congratulate them on their achievements. Parents and guardians of the students, the faculty and the staff of BRAC University also deserve special thanks for their significant roles in preparing the students with knowledge, values and expertise.

I hope the graduates, with a strong sense of patriotism and responsibility, will begin this new phase of their life and utilize the knowledge and skills they gained at their alma mater in building a better Bangladesh.

I wish the 6th Convocation of BRAC University all success.

Message from Chairman
University Grants Commission of Bangladesh

Professor Nazrul Islam

Chairman
University Grants Commission of Bangladesh

It gives me great pleasure to see that a large number graduates is receiving degrees in the 6th Convocation of BRAC University. I congratulate the graduates on this auspicious occasion.

Since its inception in 2001, BRAC University has created a niche for itself in the field of higher education in the country. It has secured a place of high distinction in quality teaching and research. BRAC University produces young professionals steeped in high ethical values and imbibed in the spirit of self-less devotion and service to the nation. I am happy to note that BRAC University has a generous scholarship scheme to help and encourage meritorious and underprivileged students. This is quite in conformity with BRAC's vision of creating a world free from poverty and ignorance.

I also congratulate the proud parents and guardians who often endured hardship and difficulties, yet kept on encouraging their wards in reaching the desired goal. I am sure together we shall build a better future for our nation and indeed the world.

Message of the Chairperson
Board of Trustees

Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, KCMG

Chairperson
Board of Trustees
BRAC University

Today's Sixth Convocation ceremony marks another milestone in BRAC University's ongoing journey towards growth and progress. On this auspicious day, I congratulate all the graduates for successfully completing their courses and commend them for their outstanding results. This day marks a turning point, as you step out of University life and go on to tackle the many challenges and opportunities the world has to offer. Undoubtedly, your time as a student at the University will have nurtured your ability to overcome and thrive as you embark on this transition.

I congratulate the parents and guardians of the graduates, for the roles they have played in helping the students accomplish their goal. I thank our faculty members and staff for their tireless efforts, to provide these students with the highest standard of education in the country. I also thank our distinguished members of the Board of Trustees and the Academic Council for their time, energy and wise counsel.

Our vision behind setting up BRAC University was to provide broad-based learning that leads to critical thinking and the ability to accommodate a diversity of perspectives. Over the course of the last decade, the University has made remarkable progress in fulfilling that vision. BRAC University has created a niche for itself in research activities in the fields of Education, Governance, Social Development, Public Health and Life Sciences. The research carried out by the University is indeed making an important contribution to social and economic progress.

Once again, let me offer my praise to the graduates. I hope the next chapter in your lives brings you success and a continued commitment to learning. I urge you to take the knowledge you have gained from your time here at the University to contribute to making a positive change, towards the betterment of our society and improving the lives of those who have not had the privileges you have had.

Congratulations and warm wishes for the future.

Vice Chancellor's Message

Professor Ainun Nishat

Vice Chancellor
BRAC University

My heartiest congratulations to the graduating class of 2011, the sixth batch of students graduating from BRAC University.

BRAC University continues to march ahead on the road to progress and development. With each passing year, we continue to develop our curriculum to bring it up-to-date with the latest development in the academic field. We also add newer subjects into the academic curriculum to provide our students a wider
array of choices. Only last year we added three Bachelors programmes in Pharmacy, Biotechnology and Microbiology. We believe that our graduates will add to the growing need of skilled manpower in these vital areas of development. That we are providing high quality of education is evident from the fact that our graduates today are well-placed in the corporate world, pursuing higher education in some of the top universities in the world, are involved in cutting-edge research activities in prestigious research laboratories. All these have been possible due to the hard work and dedication of the students, high-quality teaching by
our highly qualified faculty and a service-oriented, dedicated staff. I must also recall with gratitude the timely guidance and directives that we received from the Board of Trustees, and especially its Chairperson, Sir Fazle Hasan Abed KCMG. I am also grateful to the members of the Academic Council for their help and
advice. I also recall with gratitude the sincere cooperation that we receive from our founding organization BRAC, almost on daily basis.

On this auspicious day, my advice to the graduating students would be to proceed further with the solid foundation that we have laid here in BRAC University. The world outside is full of challenges and pitfalls; there are great opportunities as well the danger of failures. I am sure you are amply prepared to overcome all obstacles and challenges and go forward to win the laurels of success. I would urge upon all of you to not only work towards your self-improvement, but to give something back to the society that has nurtured you all along. 

I congratulate the parents and guardians for the sacrifices they made in getting their wards where they are today. I pray for the success of the graduating students and wish them all the best as they set out on their new journeys.

Convocation Speaker's Messages

Mary Robinson

Convocation Speaker
Former President of Ireland

I am honoured and delighted to be the guest speaker at the 6th Convocation of BRAC University on February 7th 2011.

BRAC University is young, but it has much to offer in showing how to inspire young women and men with the knowledge, skills and motivation to pursue productive lives in our complex and interconnected world.

The link between BRAC and the university provides a source of evidence based knowledge on how to empower poor people - particularly women - to achieve their potential. Those graduating this year, and in previous years, must feel a particular pride in that connection, and have an empathy with the need to bridge the knowledge gap between those who have been fortunate enough to benefit
from university education and the less well educated majority of the population.

I commend BRAC University - its founders, leaders, faculty and administration, for the fine work they have been doing over the years. I look forward to meeting the class of 2011, and listening to their ideas about the major challenges of our world. In particular, I would like to share some ideas about the concept of climate justice, linking climate change, development and human rights. Bangladesh is known as a country giving leadership on the challenge of climate change, and I know I will be stimulated and inspired by my visit to BRAC University.

Graduates Information

Total Graduates: 497 Students 

Bachelor's degrees:
309 Students

Postgraduate degrees:
188 Students

Award of Gold Medals

Chancellor's Gold Medal For Year 2010

SHAMMUR ABSAR CHOWDHURY
Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Electrical Engineering

MORSEDA CHOWDHURY
Master of Public Health Undergraduate & Postgraduate Programs

Vice Chancellor's Medal For Year 2010

QUAZI MOHD. ASHIQ - UZ - ZAMAN
Bachelor of Architecture

SHAMMUR ABSAR CHOWDHURY
Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

RASHED SARWAR
Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

MONAMEE AFROZE ISHIKA
Bachelor of Business Administration

FARAH CHOWDHURY
Bachelor of Social Science in Economics

TANZEEL CHOWDHURY
Bachelor of Arts in English

NAKIB HAIDER PROTIK
Bachelor of Science in Physics

IQBAL HOSSAIN
Master of Science in Early Childhood Development

MORSEDA CHOWDHURY
Master of Public Health

MD. ABDULLAH AL MAMUN
Master of Education in Educational Leadership, Planning and Management