Staff Correspondent:
DHAKA, Nov 14 (BDReports24) — Alumni of Chittagong University residing in Australia recently gathered for a vibrant reunion aboard a scenic harbor cruise in Sydney, bringing together graduates, their families, and invited guests to celebrate their shared academic roots.
The event, organized by the Chittagong University Alumni Association Australia Inc on November 8, drew 167 participants. Shaila Haque Tanju and Nipon Alam jointly hosted the lively gathering, which featured a general meeting where General Secretary Masud Chowdhury presented the organization’s activities over the past two years. Senior alumni and key contributors were also honored with special recognitions during the program.
The cruise resonated with nostalgia as attendees shared memories of their university days, accompanied by traditional regional songs from Chattogram and classic Bengali melodies. What began as a modest six-member initiative spearheaded by Campbelltown City Council Councillor Ashiqur Rahman Ash has now blossomed into a thriving community network spanning multiple batches.
Looking ahead, the association aims to expand its reach by connecting Chittagong University graduates living across other Australian states and territories, according to Association President Sattar Khaja. The leadership team also outlined future plans to assist newly arrived students with professional networking and job searches, support senior alumni, aid parents of children with special needs, and launch scholarship programs for meritorious students in Bangladesh.
