The 49th convocation of Dhaka University will be held on January 13, DU Registrar Syed Rezaur Rahman has said.
The DU registrar told the Dhaka Tribune that the decision was taken by the university syndicate following the recommendation of Dhaka University Academic Council.
He said: "This year, Francis Gurry, Director General, World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), will be the main speaker."
"He will be honoured with the Doctor of Laws degree during the programme," he added.