First convocation of Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (CUET) held on April 08, 2008. Professor Dr. Iajuddin Ahmed, Hon'ble Presdident, People's Republic of Bangladesh and Chancellor, Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology presided over the ceremony. He underscored the need for developing knowledge and skill to international standards to sustain in this age of globalization and exploit the country's growth potential. He welcomed the initiatives of CUET to open new departments, including Petroleum and Natural Gas and Mining Engineering, at the university in keeping pace with the new era of technology.

Education Adviser Dr Hosain Zillur Rahman spoke as the special guest and former chief adviser of the caretaker government Justice Muhammad Habibur Rahman as the convocation speaker. CUET Vice-Chancellor Dr Shyamal Kanti Biswas also spoke.

A reunion of ex-students also held on April 08 and 09, 2008. The ex-students and their family members joined the reunion