Chittagong University (CU) authorities conferred hononary Doctorate of Literature (D.Litt) degree on Chief Adviser of the interim government Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus for his outstanding contributions to alleviating poverty through microcredit and establishing peace across the globe. He was conferred with the degree at the 5th Convocation Ceremony of the university held on CU's central play ground on Wednesday (May 14) afternoon, local media reported.
On behalf of the university, CU Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Muhammad Yeahia Akhter handed over the certificate of De Lit degree to Muhammad Yunus.
CU Pro-Vice Chancellor (Academic) Dr. Mohammed Shamim Uddin Khan and Pro-Vice Chancellor (administration) Md. Kamal Uddin were present on the occasion.
