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17th graduation ceremony of MIST held

DHAKA, March 19, 2019 (BSS)- The 17th graduation ceremony of Military
Institute of Science and Technology (MIST) was held at Mirpur Cantonment here
today.

Chief of Army Staff General Aziz Ahmed handed over certificates and medals
among the newly graduate students of MIST as the chief guest, an ISPR press
release said today.

Speaking on the occasion he said, “My clarion call to all of you, please
devote your full potentials for the development of our country with
patriotism, honesty and sincerity.”

General Aziz urged the graduates to remain grateful to their parents,
teachers and to the general people of Bangladesh, and advised them to pursue
higher studies with work hard to fulfill their long cherished dream.

The Chief of Army Staff appreciated and commended everyone involved for
the phenomenal growth of MIST, specially Services Headquarters for their
guidance and continuous support. He wished all concerned would provide
continuous support to MIST in building the institution as a “Centre of
Excellence”.

A total of 634 students have completed their graduation this year. Amongst
them 407 were civil, 225 military and two foreign students. BA-8281 Maj K M
Zaheen Nasir, Engrs of Nuclear Science & Engineering Department was awarded
Osmany Memorial Gold Medal for outstanding academic performance.

Lt. General Md Mahfuzur Rahman, Principle Staff Officer of Armed Forces
Division (AFD), Commodore M Munir Hasan, Commandant of MIST and other
Military and Civil high officials, were present on the occasion.

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