BRAC University celebrated 10th anniversary

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On 25th June 2011, BRAC University celebrated its 10th anniversary at its main campus in Mohakhali. The master of ceremonies of the event Prof. Mumit Khan asked Prof. Zainab Faruqui Ali, the Director of Student Affairs, BRAC University to give her welcome address on this occasion. The Chief Guest of the programme and the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of BRAC University Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, KCMG mentioned how the university has been playing a big role in higher education of Bangladesh. Special Guest Prof. Jamilur Reza Choudhury, the first Vice Chancellor of the university, shared his experience. Prof. Ainun Nishat, the present Vice Chancellor of the university emphasized how BRAC University faculty members and students are concentrating on research. He mentioned that the university has expanded over the years to have four schools, seven departments and three institutes, one centre at present. A few BRAC university students shared their success stories with the audience while some others performed songs and dances. Among the other guests Mr. Faruq Ahmed Choudhury shared his experience of being one of the advisors of BRAC University in its initial years. The vote of thanks was delivered by Prof. Md. Golam Samdani Fakir, the Pro-Vice Chancellor of the University. Afterwards, the program-plaque with the inscription "BRAC University 10 Years" was unveiled by Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, KCMG, Prof. Ainun Nishat and Prof. Jamilur Reza. The program ended with cutting of a cake to celebrate the birthday of the university.