Published on 10:16 PM, December 13, 2016

Alumni Association of BRACU organises Gala 2016

The executive body of Alumni Association of BRAC University along with Ivan Shaft Bari, Director OCSAR, BRAC University hands over a token of appreciation to Masuma Rahman Nabila, star of the film 'Aynabaji' and also an alumnus of BRAC University. Photo: Courtesy
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The Alumni Association of BRAC University (AABRACU) organised 'AABRACU Gala 2016' to welcome the new alumni following the 11th convocation of BRAC University.

 

The event was held at Bangladesh Shooting Sport Federation on December 10, 2016.

 

The event’s objective was also to celebrate the achievements of the new alumni and serve as a platform for all alumni to engage and build stronger networks.

 
Prof Syed Saad Andaleeb, vice chancellor of BRAC University  spoke to the current Executive Committee of AABRACU expressing his delight in the arrangements and encouraged the association to continue their progress.
 

Md. Tajdin Hassan, president of AABRACU spoke of the importance of having a united alumni community which was further consolidated through General Secretary Niaz Makhdum’s sharing of his time as a student and what it meant to have a strong network.

 
The event witnessed a special appearance by Masuma Rahman Nabila, star of the film Aynabaji and an alumnus of BRAC University from the department of English & Humanities.
 

Nabila shared memories of her time at BRAC University and advised students to be passionate about their ambition.

 

Singer Miftah Zaman, also an alumnus, performed some of his renowned songs and mesmerised the audience.

Lyricist Tushar Hasan, another alumnus of the university, encouraged the alumni to continue other interests beyond their regular careers.

 

AABRACU honoured the three alumni for their career success by presenting them with crests.

 

Popular rock band Arbovirus and BRAC University’s in house DJ Mishu also performed at the event.

 

Executive committee member Stawb Peter Halder and chief organiser of the event echoed the necessity for effective alumni engagement and thanked all the partners, volunteers and event staff who were instrumental in organising the event.    

 

Jadoo Digital was the sponsor for the event along with strategic  partner The Daily Star, news partner Somoy Television, radio partner Radio Shadhin 92.4FM, promotional partner Icon Films, photography partner Knott and Tie, beverage partner Pran Drinking Water and event partner Event Factory.

 
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