The 53rd convocation of Dhaka University (DU) will be held on Saturday at the central playground of the university.

DU Vice-Chancellor Dr Akhtaruzzaman revealed the information at a press briefing at the university's Abdul Matin Virtual Classroom on Thursday.

Nobel Laureate French Economist Dr Jean Tirole will attend the programme as a convocation speaker, where he will be awarded a Doctor of Laws degree.

A total of 30,348 graduates made registration to participate in the convocation, he added.

Bd-pratidin English/Golam Rosul