The sixth convocation of IUBAT -- International University of Business Agriculture and Technology -- was held yesterday at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre in Dhaka.

Over 2,000 qualifying students have been awarded bachelor's and master's degrees through this convocation. IUBAT Founder Gold Medal was awarded to four students who secured 4.00 out of 4.00 all through their study period.

Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni presided over the convocation and conferred degrees.

The Convocation Speaker was Prof Dr Kakha Shengelia, president of Caucasus University, USA and Chairman of the Board, International Association of University Presidents, USA.

Deputy Minister for Education Mohibul Hassan Chowdhoury, Justice JFW Phillips, honorary consul for Finland, UK and Zubier Alim, chairman of IUBAT Board of Trustees, were special guests.