North South University (NSU) hosted its summer semester orientation programme on Saturday.
Eighteen students were also awarded merit-based 100 per cent scholarships for their remarkable performance on the undergraduate (honours) admission test in the programme, says a press release.
Iqbal Sobhan Chowdhury, editor, The Daily Observer, was the chief guest while Javed Muneer Ahmad, chairman, Board of Trustees, NSU, was the guest of honour, Seema Ahmad, member, Board of Trustees, NSU, was the special guest.
The session was chaired by Prof Abdur Rob Khan, treasurer and pro vice-chancellor (In Charge), NSU.
The programme commenced with a recitation from the Holy Quran and the National Anthem, followed by a documentary showcasing the essence of NSU.
Dr Ahmed Tazmeen, NSU Registrar, delivered the welcome speech.
Prof Sk Tawfique M Haque, dean (AC) of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Prof Mohammad Sahadet Hossain, dean of the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Prof Helal Ahammad, dean of the School of Business and Economics, and Prof Dipak Kumar Mitra, dean of the School of Health and Life Sciences, introduced their respective schools.
The chief guest Iqbal Sobhan Chowdhury said, “You are the future leaders of the country. You are fortunate enough to be a student at this university. NSU is maintaining its quality with its research-based quality education.”
Addressing the students, Javed Muneer Ahmad said, “The next four years will pass very quickly. It is a unique environment where you can explore, learn, expand yourselves, and achieve things you never thought possible. Take advantage of this time. Move forward positively and build upon the success you have already achieved”.
The programme ended with a cultural performance by the members of the North South University Shangskritik Shangathan (NSUSS), Sanzida Mahmood Nandita, and Ritu Raj.
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