'Rise High Bangladesh' at North South University

To sustain and accelerate the momentum of growth in the export sector, Bangladesh needs innovative ideas to diversify its export basket and find new export destinations. With the aim of harnessing young minds in this enterprise, the export idea contest 'Rise High Bangladesh' reached North South University campus on September 6. A large number of students participated in the activation programme.

The programme started at 8 am at the exhibition hall and continued until the end of the working day. The venue was decorated with posters, banners, and placard which contained details of the contest. A large number of students approached the booths set up at the campus premises before and after their class. The Rise High volunteers were available and eager to explain the objectives, incentives and rules of participation to the students. Unsurprisingly, the puzzle-solving game attracted a huge crowed where participants were required to pick a clue card, containing export information of an unnamed country; all they had to do was identify the country. Successful participant were given prizes.

Joyeeta Chowdhury, a student of Business Administration, after winning the puzzle solving contest, expressed excitedly, ‘It was a tough game. You need good knowledge of geography to score in the game. I am glad to be a part of the winners'.

The NSU YES club provided great support to coordinate the programme. When asked about the initiative, Fahim Abrar, president of NSU YES club, said, ‘YES club tries to take part in any effort that contributes to the development of students. We appreciate this initiative for creating a platform to listen to the young minds.’

The programme also drew appreciation from the faculties of the university. Student Affairs Director of North South University Professor M. Emdadul Haq welcomed the export idea contest and said, ‘In this era of globalization, we need to introduce innovative export ideas to attain high export income. That's why we need to engage our young people because they have fresh ideas."