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RANGPUR, Oct 7, 2025 (BSS) – After 17 years of its establishment, the first convocation of Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur (BRUR) is going to be held on December 20 with a colorful ceremony.

Vice-chancellor Professor Dr Md Showkat Ali disclosed this information at a press conference held at the conference room of the university's administrative building today (Tuesday). 

The Vice-chancellor briefed journalists working on the BRUR campus on various recent issues of the university, including the convocation. 
 
At this time, he said that this is the first time since its establishment in 2008 that the university authorities are going to organize the convocation. 

Foreign Affairs Adviser of the interim government Md Touhid Hossain will preside over the convocation ceremony. 

Students from the first to 12th batch of the university will have the opportunity to participate in the first convocation by completing the registration process. 
 
“Students of the 12th batch who have completed their Honors or Honors-Masters both can register and participate,” he said. 

He sought the cooperation of all teachers, students, officers, employees of the university and journalists for the successful organization of the convocation. 

In response to a question from journalists regarding the Begum Rokeya University Central Students’ Union (BRUCSU) elections, the Vice-chancellor said that activities are underway towards that goal.
 
“The amended student union and hall union policies of BRUR have been sent to the office of the President of Bangladesh and Chancellor of the university as per the previously announced roadmap for BRUCSU elections,” he said. 
 
He expressed hope that the BRUCSU and hall union elections will be held on time as per the said roadmap. 

The Vice-chancellor said that the academic master plan of the university will be finalized within this month and hoped that the full master plan will be passed by the ECNEC within this year.

Convener of the convocation management committee Professor Dr Md Tajul Islam said that the formal registration process for the convocation will be inaugurated on October 12, 2025, the 17th founding anniversary day of the university. 

Registrar Dr Md Harun-or Rashid, Director of the Office of the Students Affairs Professor Dr Md Ilias Pramanik, Proctor Dr Md Ferdous Rahman, and journalists working at the university were present at the event.