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The 23rd convocation of the American International University–Bangladesh (AIUB) was held on December 13 at the university’s permanent campus. Eminent scientist Dr Abed Chaudhury presided over the ceremony. Prof Mohammad Anwar Hossen, a member of the University Grants Commission, was the special guest. Nadia Anwar, chairman and founder member of the AIUB Board of Trustees; AIUB Vice-Chancellor Prof Saiful Islam; and Pro-VC Prof Md Abdur Rahman also spoke on the occasion. Prof Habib Fardoun, executive committee member of the IREG Observatory on Academic Ranking and Excellence, Brussels, delivered convocation speech.