Universal College Bangladesh (UCB), the exclusive partner to Monash College in Bangladesh, recently celebrated the Monash College graduation convocation 2024 on the evening of 29 June 2024, stated a press release.
A total of 103 students pursuing different programmes offered by Monash College, namely, Monash University Foundation Year and Monash College Diploma (Business, Information Technology and Engineering), graduated on this day through a stunning event held at the Sheraton Dhaka.
This is the third batch graduating from Monash University Foundation Year and Monash College Diploma through Universal College Bangladesh (UCB).
CEO of STS Group Manas Singh and director of UCB Zarif Munir along with students, parents, teachers as well as other esteemed guests were present at the graduation event. Meanwhile, acting high commissioner of Australia to Bangladesh Nardia Simpson attended the ceremony as the chief guest.
The event began with a welcome note from president and provost of UCB, professor Hew Gill followed by a board commendation speech by director and member of UCB board of directors Zarif Munir.
The event moved forward with an address by executive director of education at Monash College Australia, Matthew Carter followed by a welcome speech by the chief guest Nardia Simpson, acting high commissioner of Australia to Bangladesh.
The graduating students were presented by professor Md Ismail Hossain, dean of academic affairs at UCB who completed his doctorate at Monash University Australia. All the students were awarded Monash University Foundation Year and Monash College Diploma certificates at the Convocation.
Seven students received awards for outstanding academic performance, including one student achieving world topping scores in two IT exams. Besides, 20 Students were recognised for their community contributions, including service as UCB student council members and their involvement in charity projects.
