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We are proud for the achievement: DIU in QS Ranking

Daffodil International University (DIU) has achieved prestigious position in QS Asia University Rankings-2019, released on 24 October 2018. In terms of Academic reputation criterion of the ranking, DIU as the youngest university (established in 2002), has been ranked 6th amongst all the universities of Bangladesh. DIU’s position is just after 2 public (University of Dhaka and BUET) and 3 other Private universities ( North South University, BRAC University, UIU).

QS Asia University Rankings is an annual publication of university rankings by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS)- a UK based organization which is the only international ranking to have received International Ranking Expert Group (IREG) approval. It is considered as one of the three most-widely recognized university rankings in the world.

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Orientation Program: Fall- 2018 held at
Permanent Campus

The orientation program for the newly enrolled students of Fall Semester 2018 of Daffodil International University (DIU) was held on October 27, 2018 at permanent campus of DIU, Ashulia, Dhaka. The program was started through a performance of National Anthem by the students in the morning. The daylong program included discussion, club presentation, alumni discussion, sports, fun events and cultural program. 

While addressing in the program, Dr. Md. Sabur Khan (Chairman, Board of Trustees of Daffodil International University) said that the target of Daffodil International University is to build its every single graduate at an specialist in IT and Entrepreneurship field and for achieving this goal DIU is working hard from the very beginning.

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Orientation and Farewell Program for International Students of Fall–2018 held at Daffodil International University

Orientation and Farewell Program for the newly enrolled International Students of Fall–2018 semester of Daffodil International University was held on 28th October 2018 at Banquet Hall of the university. Newly enrolled 49 international Students of Fall Semester–2018 and recently passed out graduation completed 51 international students in different subjects were present in the program. The newly admitted students came from different countries (Somalia, Nigeria, Nepal, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Afghanistan).

Professor Dr. Yousuf Mahbubul Islam, Vice Chancellor of Daffodil International University was present in the program as the chief guest while Dr. Kassim Hagi Hossain, Somali Guest was present in the program as special guest.

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'TEDxDaffodilU’ held at Daffodil International University

Globally most popular solo lecture program TED Talk was held under the title ‘TEDxdaffodilU’ in the 71 Auditorium of Daffodil International University on 13 October, 2018. Organized by Career Development Center (CDC) of DIU, the program was addressed by ten renowned personalities of the country with the theme of ‘The Next: Life and Beyond’. The speakers were Mr. Hossain Khaled, Managing Director of Anwar Group and the youngest President of Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI), Mr. Quazi M Ahmed, CEO of Future Leaders, Ms. Ayesha Jahan Bibha, Trainer and Consultant, Mr. Ayman Sadiq, Founder of 10minute School, Ms. Kaniz Fatema, Telecom Entrepreneur, Ms. Zaiba, Tahyya, Social Worker, Mr. Masum Akond, Teen Entrepreneur, Mr. Mahfuz Russel, Social Activist, Team Bangladesh, Students of Robotics Olympiad, All Stars Daffodil, Stage Drama Group.

Beside this Dr. Md. Sabur Khan, Chairman, Board of Trustees, Daffodil International University, Professor Dr. Yousuf M. Islam, Vice Chancellor, Professor Dr. S M Mahbub Ul Haque Majumver, Pro Vice Chancellor, DIU were also present at the program. The program was conducted by Mr. Md. Ejaj-Ur-Rahaman, Lecturer, Department of Business Administration and Mr. Shohag Mia, Coordinator of employability 360 degree course.

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3rd National Girls Programming
Competition 2018

Post Telecommunication and ICT Minister Mustafa Jobbar said, Programming is now the highest paid profession in the world and he urged the Bangladeshi girls to come forward in this sector to take digital Bangladesh a head. He said this while distributing prizes among the winners of 3rd National Girls Programming Competition 2018 organized by Daffodil International University on October 22, 2018 at 71-Milonayoton of the university.

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HAPPINESS FEST

Art of living is a course designed to redesign life & reshape thinking to create strong & self-motivated individuals to create a beautiful world.

In this process to redesign life we found Happiness is one of the fundamental needs of human beings. It is also being discovered that Happiness is not readymade but we can create it by conscious actions.

Students of Permanent Campus of Daffodil International University reflected their deep conscious learning through demonstration on 20 October to Guide Daffodilians to increase self-awareness to finally create more energy and happiness.

22 different teams creatively displayed & presented 22 skills necessary for human life to create bunch of happiness to fulfill our mind, heart & soul. 22 teams led by 100 brilliant art of living students were inspired by the presence of Prof. Dr. Mostafa Kamal, Dean, permanent campus, Prof. Dr. Shahid Ullah, Head, EEE, Dr. Sohel Rana, Associate Head, BA, Mr. Matiur Rahman, Associate head, SWE, Ms. Liza Sharmin, Associate Head, English & Mr. Abu Sufian, Associate Head, Dept. of Law.

The celebration ended with a grand dinner with an exclusive learning session on dinning etiquette & professionalism.

 
“Effective Traffic Management in Bangladesh: A Catalyst for Inclusive Growth of the Country”

Daffodil International University (DIU) organized a Round Table Discussion on “Effective Traffic Management in Bangladesh: A Catalyst for Inclusive Growth of the Country” on 21 October, 2018 (Sunday) at 71 Milonayatan of the university.

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader, MP addressed as the chief guest at the Round Table Discussion. 

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Our Achievements
Students from the Department of THM have started "On Education Training" at Pan Pacific Sonargaon 

 "On Education Training" is the third phase for the degree of BTHM (not mandatory, like co-curricular activity) which is designed and implemented first time in Daffodil International University about a couple of years ago. Under this phase simultaneously a student continue his training in any 5 star hotel, resort, club or any other tourism industry along with his/ her study for 4 months or more according to the need of the industry. So that he/she can relate his course work with real life situation. 

Here first time students get chance to involve themselves with Pan Pacific Sonargaon on payment basis which would obviously motivate them to step for further opportunity. 

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Crown Izonil honours Professor Ar. Khairul Enam as Beacon of Architectural Education in Bangladesh

Professor Ar. Khairul Enam, Head, Department of Architecture of Daffodil International University has been honored with Crown Izonil, a premium product of Crown Cement Group along with six other Pioneer Teachers of Architecture Education in Bangladesh with ‘Lifetime Achievement Award at a function held at Institute of Architects Bangladesh( IAB) Center in the capital on October 5, 2018.

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DIU wins 'Best Research Award' and 'Best Argumentative Skill Award' in the National Law Olympiad 2.0

Team 'Law Capella' consisting of Nazia Afroz Ananna and Mahmudul Hasan Araf of Department of Law of Daffodil International University has won 'Best Research Award' and 'Best Argumentative Skill Award' in the National Law Olympiad 2.0 organized by the Society for Critical Legal Studies (SCLS) of University of Chittagong.

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NFE Head Prof. Dr. Md. Bellal Hossain elected as Vice President of Bangladesh Society of Food Engineers and Technologists (BSFET)

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Dr. Imran Mahmud receives “ Young Scientist in Technology Management” award by Venus International Foundation India

Dr. Imran Mahmud, Assistant Professor, Department of Software Engineering was awarded “YOUNG SCIENTIST IN TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT “in management discipline at Venus International Research Awards- 2018, organized by Venus International Foundation, Chennai, India.

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Rememberance
1st Death Anniversary of Khondoker Abu Talha

8 October 2018 was the 1st Death Anniversary of Khondoker Abu Talha,  a student of Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) department of Daffodil International University. The management, faculty members and employees of Daffodil International University expressed deep condolence at the premature death of Khondoker Abu Talha and conveyed sympathy to bereaved family members.
Mr. Syed Mizanur Rahman Raju, Director ( Student Affairs) to day visited his Gopibag residence in the capital and met with his father and other family members.  

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Remembering Syed Shamsul Haq on his 2nd death anniversary at Daffodil International University

To mark the second death anniversary of Syed Shamsul Haq, a versatile writer of Bangladesh, a remembering program titled ‘Respect and Remembrance of Syed Haq’ held at 71 Milonayoton of Daffodil International University on 30 September 2018. Organized by Daffodil Literature Club.The program was addressed by Mr. Syed Abul Moksud, renowned columnist and researcher as the chief guest.

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Seminar & Workshop
Seminar on ‘Young People and Mental Health in a Changing World’ 

Psychological Service Center of Students’ Affairs of Daffodil International University (DIU) organized a seminar titled ‘Young People and Mental Health in a Changing World’ to mark “World Mental Health Day-2018’ today on 14 October, 2018 at 71 Milonayoton of the university. Ms. Mahjabeen Haque, Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Educational & Counselling Psychology, University of Dhaka was present at the seminar as the keynote speaker.

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Women Friendly environment maintained in DIU

The Complaint Committee to Prevent Sexual Harassment of Daffodil International University and Bangladesh Mahila Parishad jointly organized a seminar and exchange meeting titled ‘The directives of High Court Division regarding sexual harassment and prevention’ on 25 October 2018 at 71 Milonayoton. Professor Dr. Yousuf Mahbubul Islam, Vice Chancellor of Daffodil International University was present at the program as the Chief Guest while Madam Aysha Khanam, Chairperson of the Bangladesh Mahila Parishad was present as the Guest of Honor.

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Seminar on ‘Ethics in Our Life’

A Seminar on ‘Ethics in Our Life’ was organized by DIU Textile Club on 6 October 2018 at 71 Milonayoton of Daffodil International University. Dr. Md. Sabur Khan, Chairman, Board of Trustees, Daffodil International University was present in the program as the chief guest while Dr. Manzur-E-Elahi, Associate Professor, Dept. of Islamic Studies of National University, Gazipur was present as the keynote speaker of the seminar.

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 Workshop on “Effective Ways of Storytelling”

Dr. Wajuppa Tossa, an international storyteller and Visiting Professor of the Department of English of DIU, conducted a workshop on “Effective Ways of Storytelling” on 10 October 2018 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM in the Room No. 511 of DT. Dr. Tossa is a retired Professor from Mahasarakham University, Thailand. She is a highly acclaimed storyteller and academician of international reputation.

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Comprehensive training on “G-Suite”

A team of 20 faculty members from 5 different schools of Bangladesh Open University (BOU) has attended a 2-day long comprehensive training on “G-Suite”. The second day of the training was held at the Permanent Campus of Daffodil International University. Professor Yusuf Mahbubul Islam, PhD, Honorable Vice Chancellor, Daffodil International University, has conducted the training as the Lead Trainer.

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Programs by the Departments
Department of Public Health organized Orientation Program for the newly enrolled Students of Fall Semester 2018

An Orientation Program for the newly admitted Master of Public Health (MPH) students of Fall-2018 Semester was held on September 22, 2018 at Banquet Hall of Daffodil Tower, DIU. Professor Dr. Ahmad Ismail Mustafa, Dean of the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences (FAHS) was present as the Chief Guest. The inaugural session of the program was chaired by Prof. Dr. Harun-Ar- Rashid, Professor and Head, Department of Public Health, DIU. All the Faculty Members of the Department were present in the Orientation Program.

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DIU Tourism & Hospitality Management Dept. celebrates 5th Founding Anniversary

Tourism & Hospitality Management Department of Daffodil International University has celebrated its 5th Anniversary on 10 October 2018 with colorful events including cake cutting, discussion meeting and cultural program at Banquet Hall of the university. Speakers on the program said that tourism and hospitality management is a thrust and rapidly growing sector in Bangladesh. Lots of skilled people are needed in this sector to flourish it, but the number of skilled manpower is very limited as per requirement. To mitigate this huge demand of skilled manpower, national and international organizations have to come forward besides government initiatives, they added.

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Department of Innovation and Entrepreneurship signed MOU with Founder Institute, Inc.

Department of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (DIE) has signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Founder Institute, Inc. (FII) on 22 September 2018 in Daffodil Business Incubator Conference Room to support and collaborate each other for developing an Entrepreneurial Eco-system.

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NFE Department of Daffodil International University celebrates ‘World Food Day 2018’

To mark the World Food Day 2018 Department of Nutrition and Food Engineering (NFE) of Daffodil International University (DIU) in collaboration with Northern Consumers Products Ltd. organized a seminar and brought out a rally on 16 October 2018. 

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Club Activities
Club Carnival- 2018 held at the Permanent Campus of DIU

The clubs from the Permanent Campus of Daffodil International University  organized two days long Club Carnival  on 23rd & 24th October, 2018. Two thousand students from 14 different Clubs participated in this event. All the clubs demonstrated their activities in a unique and creative way during the carnival.

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Rotaract Club of Daffodil International University organizes Seminar on ‘Autism: Understand, Be Aware’

Rotaract Club of Daffodil International University based on the slogan “Being a human, contribute to Humanity” organized a seminar on ‘Autism : Understand, Be Aware’ at Daffodil International University on 7 October, 2018 at 71 Milonayoton of the university. Mr. Nahim Razzaq, MP, Convener of Young Bangla and Member of Parliamentary Standing Committee on Ministry of Youth and Sports was present at the seminar as the chief guest while Professor Dr. S M Mahbub-Ul-Haque Majumdar, Pro Vice Chancellor, Daffodil International University was present as the special guest.

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Spot Recruitment at the campus

bKash Limited organized ‘Road to bKash- Campus Recruitment Assessment’ 

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My Outsourcing Limited organizes ‘Spot Recruitment’ at Daffodil International University

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Daffodil Captain Cup Golf Tournament 2018

‘Daffodil Captain Cup Golf Tournament 2018’ at Kurmitola Golf Club from 19-21 October 2018.

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Daffodil International University hosts XV BDC Pre World School Debating Championship 2018

Daffodil International University hosted the largest national level English debate tournament of Bangladesh, the XV BDC Pre WSDC 2018 from September 27-29, 2018, along with the central governing body for English Debate in the country, Bangladesh Debating Council (BDC).

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