Orientation Program for Fall 2026 Students Held at Daffodil International University

The Central Orientation Program for newly admitted students of the Fall 2026 semester was held today, September 8, 2026, at the Daffodil Smart City campus of Daffodil International University (DIU) in Ashulia. The day-long program introduced the new students to the university’s academic and co-curricular activities, various opportunities, facilities, and services.
In the morning, the newcomers were welcomed at the Swadhinata Shommelon Kendro with flowers and commemorative gifts by members of BNCC, Air Rover Scouts, and student volunteers. Various DIU clubs, along with the Office of International Affairs, Career Development Center, HRDI, Admission.AC, Skill.Jobs, GoEdu, and DILC, also set up booths to provide the students with information about their respective services and activities.

The formal session of the program began with recitations from the Holy Quran and the Bhagavad Gita, followed by the national anthem of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh and the theme song of Daffodil International University. A documentary on DIU was screened, while welcome messages from the deans of different faculties of the university were also presented to the newcomers.

Prof. Dr. A. B. M. Kamal Pasha, Advisor, Office of the Students’ Affairs, DIU, delivered the welcome address. Prof. Dr. M. R. Kabir, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor of DIU, delivered a special address to the newly admitted students. Dr. Md. Sabur Khan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, also welcomed and greeted the newcomers through a video message.

The chief guest of the program was Mohammad Mushfiqur Rahim, national cricket star and former captain of the Bangladesh National Cricket Team. In his address, he shared his experiences with the newcomers and inspired them to move forward with determination and confidence in pursuing their goals.

Later, crests were presented to the special guests and distinguished guests of the university.One of the highlights of the program was the alumni experience-sharing session. The session featured Priya Rani Dey, Key Account Manager at SSLCommerz and alumna of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE); Md. Farhad Hossain, Assistant Manager at ACI Motors Limited and alumnus of the Department of Journalism, Media and Communication (JMC); Md. Sazzadur Rahman Shawon, Assistant Manager at Miyaki Media Limited and alumnus of the Department of Business Administration (BA); and Engineer Md. Rezaul Karim, Founder and CEO of Sunpower Technology and alumnus of the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE).The alumni shared their educational journeys, professional experiences, and insights into career development with the newly admitted students.

The ‘Meet the Achievers’ segment was another notable feature of the program, where students who had achieved outstanding success in different fields were honoured. Winners of various events of the university’s  sports competition were also awarded prizes. The prizes were handed over to the winning students by Prof. Dr. A. B. M. Kamal Pasha, Advisor, Office of the Students’ Affairs.Following the formal session, a photoshoot was arranged for the newly admitted students in front of the Knowledge Tower at Daffodil Smart City. In the afternoon, a cultural program began at the Swadhinata Shommelon Kendro. The event featured various entertaining cultural performances, including dance, and became vibrant with the active participation of the newcomers.

Organized by the Office of the Students’ Affairs, the day-long orientation program provided the Fall 2026 newcomers with an opportunity to become familiar with the academic environment, activities, facilities, and opportunities at Daffodil International University while marking the beginning of a new chapter in their university life.

The university authorities expressed hope that the orientation program would help the newly admitted students adapt quickly to the university environment and support them in moving forward toward their academic and career goals.