Chittagong University (CU) will celebrate its Diamond Jubilee on campus on 18 November to mark its 60th anniversary, with the registration process commencing on Friday, 30 October.
The registration window will remain open until 12 November.
Vice-Chancellor of the university and Convener of the Diamond Jubilee Celebration Committee, Prof Mohammad Al-Forkan, inaugurated the registration process at 4pm on Friday in the VIP Lounge of the Chittagong Press Club, before presenting the event details at a press conference.
In a written statement, the VC said that preparations are underway for celebrating the Diamond Jubilee on 18 November in honour of the university’s 60th anniversary and sought sincere cooperation from everyone to make the historic occasion successful and memorable.
Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury is expected to attend the event as the chief guest, whilst State Minister for Land and Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs Mir Mohammed Helal Uddin will be present as the special guest.
To participate in the event, former students must register by paying a fee of Tk1,000, with a registration facility at a prescribed fee also arranged for their family members. However, no registration fee is charged for current students.
The main event on Diamond Jubilee Day will feature a colourful rally, a discussion meeting, and a reminiscence session. In addition, a documentary video highlighting the achievements of the university from its inception to date will be screened.
The day’s programme will also include lunch, a fair, and cultural performances organised by the departments of Theatre, Music, and Fine Arts.
Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Academic) Prof Mohammed Al-Amin, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Administration) Prof Safiqul Islam, Amir Humayun Chowdhury, and Aslam Chowdhury were present at the press conference, alongside university teachers, officers, and concerned individuals.
