The Institute of Business Administration (IBA) at the University of Dhaka held its 58th convocation on Friday at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Center in Dhaka. A total of 365 students from four programs—BBA, MBA, EMBA, and DBA—received their degrees. Among them, 116 earned BBA, 126 MBA, 122 EMBA, and one DBA degree. The event was attended by Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. A B M Obaidul Islam as chief guest and chaired by IBA Director Professor Dr. Abu Yusuf Md. Abdullah.

Former interim government economic adviser Professor Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed delivered the keynote speech, urging graduates to contribute responsibly to the nation’s socioeconomic development. He reflected on his own student days and expressed confidence in the graduates’ potential. The Vice-Chancellor congratulated the students for overcoming challenges and emphasized the need for business professionals who combine knowledge, ethics, and perseverance in a transforming global economy.

Professor Abdullah encouraged entrepreneurship, highlighting the value of ambition and innovation. Professor Dr. Ifthekharul Amin advised graduates to use their skills to improve the world. This year, 26 students made the Director’s Honor List, and two received gold medals for outstanding academic performance.