Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed, a financial advisor, has urged the nation’s youth to contribute to the development of Bangladesh’s future via aspirations, diligence, and moral principles.
“New graduates must become responsible citizens and commit themselves to national development. Today, you are entering a wider arena. Your responsibilities are significant, and you must carry them out with sincerity,” he said while addressing the Convocation-2025 of Stamford University Bangladesh as the chief guest held at the Bashundhara International Convention Centre in the capital.
He emphasized the need of social responsibility and compassion, saying that cooperation, empathy, and a sense of obligation to others are necessary for the advancement of the country. Keeping oneself occupied with one’s own career is insufficient. One must fulfill obligations to the nation, family, and society.
“In my 35 years of professional life, I have worked hard at every step,” he stated, highlighting the importance of hard effort in achieving success. Since hard work is the key to success, nothing happens overnight.
“A person can’t move forward without dreams,” Dr. Salehuddin said, urging the recent graduates to have ambitious dreams. You should begin considering your future goals and the field you will contribute to right now.
Referring to the growing importance of competition, the Finance Adviser said that compared to the past, today’s world is far more competitive. “We didn’t face such intense competition in our time. Times have changed—you must prepare yourselves and build your capacities.”
Expressing special gratitude to mothers, he said the sacrifices of mothers play an indispensable role in a child’s success.
Sharing a personal example, he said, “I have one son and one daughter. I couldn’t do much for them myself—their mother looked after every responsibility, from taking them to school to everything else.”
He added that young people must come forward to elevate Bangladesh to a respected position globally. Stressing the importance of humanity, integrity and environmental protection, he said, “We have only one planet—it is our duty to protect it.”
Convocation speaker Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Adviser to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Ministry of Water Resources, also addressed the event.
Others who spoke included Chairperson of the Board of Trustees Professor Dr. Farahnaz Firoz, Acting Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Yunus Mia and Registrar Muhammad Abdul Matin.
In her remarks, Convocation Speaker Rizwana Hasan said, “We aspire to a society free of inequality, where politics serves people’s rights and empowerment.” She added that building an equitable and just Bangladesh requires positive changes from within. Despite past injustices and challenges, people’s dreams have repeatedly driven society forward.
Rizwana emphasized that addressing climate change and protecting the environment must now receive the highest priority for the future of both the nation and the globe. She urged everyone to play a part in creating a society that is compassionate, ecologically aware, and supportive of women.
At Convocation 2025, 1,407 graduates from 14 departments and 5 faculties got their degrees. Ten students were awarded the Chancellor’s Gold Medal for exceptional academic performance, while forty students were awarded the Vice-Chancellor’s Gold Medal.
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