Universal College Bangladesh (UCB), the exclusive partner of Monash College in Bangladesh, held the Monash College Graduation Convocation 2024 on June 29. The event took place at the Sheraton Dhaka, celebrating 103 students who graduated from the Monash University Foundation Year and Monash College Diploma programs in Business, Information Technology, and Engineering.
This is the third batch of students graduating from these programs at UCB. Key figures at the event included Manas Singh, CEO of STS Group, Zarif Munir, Director of UCB, students, parents, teachers, and other guests. H. E. Nardia Simpson, Acting High Commissioner of Australia to Bangladesh, was the Chief Guest.
The event started with a welcome note from Prof. Hew Gill, President and Provost at UCB. This was followed by a speech from Zarif Munir and an address by Matthew Carter, Executive Director of Education at Monash College Australia. The Chief Guest, H. E. Nardia Simpson, also delivered a commencement address.
Prof. Md Ismail Hossain, Dean of Academic Affairs at UCB, presented the graduating students. All students received their Monash University Foundation Year and Monash College Diploma certificates. Seven students were awarded for outstanding academic performance, including one who achieved top scores in two IT exams. Additionally, 20 students were recognized for their community contributions.
Zarif Munir expressed pride in the graduates and highlighted the importance of the partnership with Monash College in providing quality education. H. E. Nardia Simpson praised the strong educational ties between Bangladesh and Australia.
UCB, the first Ministry of Education-approved international education provider in Bangladesh, continues to provide world-class education and a direct pathway to Monash University, ranked 42nd globally by QS World University Rankings 2024.
