DIU celebrates its 18th anniversary

A four-day programme marking the 18th founding anniversary of Daffodil International University (DIU) began with great enthusiasm on its permanent campus in Savar’s Ashulia, on the outskirts of the capital, yesterday. 

State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief Dr Md Enamur Rahman inaugurated the celebration programme as the chief guest, while DIU Trustee Board Chairperson Dr Md Sabur Khan presided over the event.

DIU Vice Chancellor Prof Yousuf Islam and pro-Vice Chancellor Prof SM Mahbubul Haque Majumder were present, among others.

To mark the anniversary, inter-department sports competition, Math Olympiad, inter-university cultural competition, IT quiz, project showcasing and photo exhibition have been arranged.

The programmes will also include pitha utsab, kite festival, discussion, picnic and tree plantation, among other activities.

Addressing the event, Dr Enamur said DIU is doing well in terms of providing quality education. He hoped that the university will continue to carry its good reputation into the future.

Dr Sabur, in his speech, said there are lots of opportunities to enhance career building skills and students should take advantage of those avenues.

DIU distributed over 40,000 laptops among  students  free of cost, and he urged students to fully utilise them for their entrepreneurial journey.

He added that DIU has set up a lab and fund for students to invigorate their entrepreneurial spirit.

It has also brought students and guardians under insurance coverage to provide safety nets for their education, he added.

He hoped DIU will one day become a role-model among universities.