DU confers honorary Doctor of Laws degree on Bangabandhu

Dhaka University has conferred an honorary Doctor of Laws degree on Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, as a token of respect, in a special convocation today.

Prime minister Sheikh Hasina joined the convocation as the speaker while Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni as the special guest. DU VC Prof Mohammad Akhtaruzzaman presided over the special convocation programme.

The DU VC started the programme at 11:00am. The chancellor of the university, President Mohammed Shahabuddin, could not attend the programme due to health issues.

The convocation started with the national anthem; recitation from the holy religious scriptures followed. A cultural programme and a documentary reflected Bangabandhu's contributions in leading the nation to freedom and rebuilding a war-torn country were also screened at the programme.

At 11:57am, DU VC Prof Akhtaruzzaman adorned Bangabandhu with the Doctor of Laws degree. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina received the degree and memorandum, and signed the acknowledgement paper on behalf of Bangabandhu.