Duke of Edinburgh's Award

About The Duke of Edinburgh's Award

Many young people find achieving a Duke of Edinburgh's Award life-changing. A fun adventure and major challenge, three progressive award levels (bronze, silver and gold) and a wide range of activities offer endless possibilities to anyone aged 14 to 24.

The Award programme was first introduced in the United Kingdom in 1956 as The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Since its inception, the programme has developed and grown and now reaches young people in over 144 countries including Bangladesh.

Daffodil International University is one of the institutions or award units among 82 educational institutions, who is operating Duke of Edinburgh's Award programme in Bangladesh under the direct supervision of The DEA Foundation, Bangladesh.

Participants' Voice

"DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD PROGRAM is a complete package of what you are looking for..."

I am Shayery, Student of Department of English. I have passed almost three years of my graduation period, and I was looking for some extracurricular activities to do, which will relieve me from academic pressure, will add some value and expand my knowledge as well. Out of my interest, I decided to participate in the DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S AWARD PROGRAM, and I was so satisfied that, this is what I was looking for! I better say, an ultimate package of having some new experiences, a balanced and maintained life, social participation and what not! Through this program, I am learning so many new things. This is what I actually wanted, to develop my skills! I am learning cooking, doing youth works, maintaining balanced physical activities, and experiencing most exciting adventurous journey. Along with the instructions of my Award Leader, I and my team members are growing more active and as conscious citizens. Working as a team is always something exciting and fun, I am happy for being a part of this prestigious DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S AWARD PROGRAM.

Hopefully, I will overcome all the steps of this program with honesty and sincerity, as it really worth trying.

AFSANA JERIN SHAYERY

Department of English, Batch: 37th (A)

"I’m not a chef but I’m passionate about food - the tradition of it, cooking it, and sharing it...."

I’m Chinmoy Chakma from Department of English. I’m so thankful to the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award for giving me an inspiration on the skill of cooking. I’ve never been a good cook. Duke of Edinburgh Award gave me the chance to learn some basic cooking skills and new recipes. Let’s be honest, I always avoid to learn cooking because, I was thinking that it is a useless skill and work. But Duke of Edinburgh Award makes understand to me about the value of the cooking skill. Now I have learned a lot of cooking skills and recipes from Sanjeev Kapoor Khazana, Cooking Studio by Umme, Cooking Channel BD, Nisha Madhulika and many sources through the help of youtube. Still I’m trying hard to develop this skill and I think it makes me a self-reliant person. So again I want to say, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is not only an award but also a platform of learning new skills.

Chinmoy Chakma

Department of English, Batch: 37th A

"It was not an easy task in starting..."

Hello, my name is Asif Mostafiz and I am a student of Daffodil International University. I have started working for the bronze award of DofE in order to improve some skills of mine. And walking is one of them. It seems almost funny that someone is trying to develop his walking skill. But in my case, it was not an easy task in starting. Six months ago, I was too much idle and apathetic towards my daily work. But after starting walking regularly for my award I have noticed that I am gradually overcoming these kind of sluggish mentality of mine. And now it is very pleasure to me walking in an open space with clean air especially in the morning .Also regular walking has gradually decrease my overweight without giving too much effort and now it became a habit of mine. So I am loving to develop my skill through DofE.

Asif Mostafiz

Deaprtment of Computer Science & Engineering

"Recently I have created a short film, based on a story of a brother and sister, their sufferings and how they overcome it...."

Not all learning happens in the classroom or within the book. For driving my monotony, I was looking for something special which will help me to expand my outer knowledge and increase social interaction. The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is the perfect bundle of what I'm looking for.It equips young people for life regardless of their background, culture, physical ability, skills and interests. That's why I decide to participate in it to increase my physical abilities, skills and interest. I have a huge interest in video making so that I choose the option video making from skill section. Recently I have created a short film based on a story of a brother and sister, their sufferings and how they overcome it. On the process of making this short film, I experienced a lot of things which was unknown to me. I learnt about the process of movie making and how to deal with the artist especially with the junior artist. I learnt different kind of camera shots which made the film more realistic. Overall I have learnt many things which was untouched to me by creating this short film.

Abdulla Zubayr

Department of English

VIEW "PENCIL"

Duke of Edinburgh says: “Fix your goal, do your things and keep records. We will give you an awards.”

Duke of Edinburgh's Award has introduced me to the new things. I have learned new things like cooking, got introduced to many helpless children and setting up my new goals for my life.

Actually I love children and when I meet them they are pleasure for me. I showed them to use computer and basic ICT knowledge.

Yoga, it helps me to be healthy and keep my mind fresh. Also it helps me to carry out the positive thinking and develop positive attitude towards people and life.

And the last, but not the least is that, I have found a strong friendship, my community connections has improved now. My self - confidence and inner skills has developed.

I came and I serve, and it transformed me.

Jannatul Bakia Sweety

Department of English

"I have chosen walking and jogging as my physical recreation option"

After coming to Dhaka city, I got admission at DIU but as I was away from my family, since day by day I was losing regularity and discipline in my daily life. One of the main bad habits was going bed late at night and wake up late at the morning. Due to this I was facing different problems as I was not able to maintain my daily activities.

Now I would like to express my cordial thanks to THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH'S AWARD and DIU for giving me this opportunity. Walking has been recreating me both mentally and physically. I select early morning for walking so now I have to wake up early in the morning. Honestly, at the beginning the feeling was not good that much because I am a sleep loving person but day by day I am feeling as well enjoying the changes. It is improving my class attendance, marks in the exam and moreover everything is going well now. Lastly, I am really pleased to be a part of this activity and organization.

Anwar Parvez

Dept. of Pharmacy

My experience on Photography

I am Sayeem; student of the Department of English at DIU. In this year, I am participating in “The Duke Of Edinburgh’s International Award-2018’’. According to the rules of the award, I've chosen a task to increase my skill; mine is Photography. The experience of practicing photography was really fantastic. I have learned some photographic rules. I think Photography is an inspiring art. It teaches me to respect ugliness, how to focus on the best object. I am learning different camera angle & how to avoid unwanted things from the background. I have to pay attention to the things which most of the people overlooked. Finally, I can say that Photography teaches me to respect for each and everything which exist in nature.

Sayeem Shuvo

Department of English

I am a proud award participant

From the very first time of my varsity life I used to do things for my surroundings and society. Dhaka is one of the biggest megacity on this globe. Living cost in Dhaka city is a burden issue. But those people who are not qualified, not enough educated and have no skill of doing something to earn money are leading a miserable life here. They are living with unhygienic environment. They don't even have any knowledge about health care and family planning.

So, one day I decided to do something for them and were searching about such kind of platform that can provide me an opportunity to do something for them. The Duke of Edinburgh's Award programme helped me to involve with "Save The Future, Bangladeshi" that is working for street children and their family in Dhaka. Many students are working with this organization as a volunteer and serving the people those are needy. Now I am a proud award participant and volunteer and teaching the street children and educating them with useful knowledge.

Md. Azizul Hakim

Department of Software Engineering

"DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD PROGRAM is nothing but an inspiration for taking challenge"

It is very much pleasure for me to be a participant in this programme. From the very begining of my university life I liked to do some extracurricular activities. But at this moment, as a final semester B.Pharm student , I am not able to cope with doing so many activities. But this award programme pushes me to learn and take some challenges at a time that are very much important for my real life activities and I should thank my friend for informing about this programme .By this programme I am developing my presentation skills, medicine knowledge, fitness as well as some social works like diabetes test. By the inspiration of my award leader and help of my team members, I will jump through all the steps Inshaa-Allah.

S M Shahi

Department of Pharmacy

Their Award Leader's Message

"Working with young minds is really enthusiastic for me and I always love to do so. As an award leader I have got an opportunity to work with 12 award participants. The students are really involved in the programme. Their dedication towards the activities made my task easier and comfortable. Though I am making follow up through the facebook group, I also used to call them in a meeting and take updates from them. They enjoy sharing all their activities with me and from them I also learn new things from them.

Wishing all my award participants best in their near future."

Fahmi Hasan

Award Leader &

Administrative Officer, DSA Office

A story of Expedition

A team of “The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award” programme of Daffodil International University has arranged an Expedition (adventurous journey) at Chandpur on July 20, 2018 in order to fulfil the programme requirement to achieve the award program. It was a day long journey for award activities where whole tour has been designed and organized and funded by the awardees under the leadership of Mr. Md. Nasim Howlader, who is designated Award Leader of this group.

On July 20, 2018, the journey began at 7am from Sadar Ghat Launch Terminal, Dhaka to Chandpur by launch. After starting the journey they started to expand public networking with the passenger regarding their activities among the curious launch passenger. After floating on the water of Meghna River about three hours finally team had reached their destination at Chandpur Launch Ghat at 11 am. They spent whole day with different class of local people to discover the art and culture of this delightful riverside area of beautiful Bangladesh which also familiar for the largest Hilsha processing zone, fish market, Train station and other spots. After lunch time they go to an island by boat and take bath. Here many boat men leading their life by rowing boat.

At 4pm the launch departed for Dhaka. The passengers were waiting to go to their destination. It was late afternoon. There were gray clouds in the sky and birds were flying to go to their destination. Launch was going on but there was emptiness in the students’ mind. Their mind was saying something to leave. The long journey finally completed at Sadarghat Launch Terminal at 7pm. After the exchange of greetings with each other, they reached at their destination.

Meet our other Award Leaders

Ms. Shamsi Ara Huda

Assistant Professor

Department of English

Mr. Md. Ejaj Ur Rahaman

Senior Lecturer

Department of Business Administration

Mr. Md. Nasim Howlader

Assistant Administrative Officer

DSA Office

Award Coordinator's Message

"It is an amazing experience to work with the youthful pioneers who are devoted to change the society through volunteerism with a positive attitude. I am grateful to my award leaders to guide the award participants so well. I hope the participants can change the whole world through changing self and their own society by using this participating experience. "

Syed Mizanur Rahman
Award Coordinator &

Director, Students' Affairs
Daffodil International University

Our mailing address is:
Level-4, Daffodil Tower
4/2, Sobhanbagh, Mirpur Road
Dhaka-1207