Campus Desk 
Bangladesh University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman Professor Dr. Mamun Ahmed has urged new graduates to prioritize ethics, honesty, and human values alongside professional success, emphasizing that the true purpose of education extends far beyond employment and material gain.

Addressing the 27th convocation ceremony of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) on Tuesday at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Center, Dr. Mamun highlighted that real success lies in utilizing individual achievements for the welfare of society and the nation.

In a resonant message to the graduating class, the UGC Chairman reminded students to acknowledge the contributions of everyone who supported their academic journey. He noted that beyond parents and faculty, everyday service providers—including domestic help, rickshaw pullers, and university security guards—play an integral role in a student's success.

"Sometimes what cannot be achieved even with all the wealth in the world, can be achieved with a sincere 'thank you,'" he remarked, quoting poet T. S. Eliot to caution against losing wisdom and real meaning amid the pursuit of information and daily busyness.

Highlighting Bangladesh’s broader economic trajectory, Dr. Mamun noted that building a trillion-dollar economy and generating one crore high-value jobs remain national priorities that rely heavily on youth innovation and integrity.

The convocation ceremony was presided over by Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, President of Bangladesh snd  Chancellor of the university. IUB Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. M. Tamim and Board of Trustees Chairman Didar A. Hossain also spoke at the event, while BRAC University Emeritus Prof Dr. Ainun Nishat delivered the convocation address.