Dhaka, Nov 15 (V7N) – Dhaka University (DU) Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. ABM Obaidul Islam today called upon students to build themselves as world-class graduates by properly utilizing their merit and competence.
He made the call while addressing as the chief guest at two separate freshers' receptions and farewell ceremonies organized by the Department of Physics and the Department of Microbiology of the university.
"Students must not only achieve good academic results, rather they should grow into good human beings enriched with moral and humane values," he said, encouraging them to participate in sports and cultural activities alongside their studies.
Physics Department Event
The freshers' reception of the Department of Physics was held at the Teacher-Student Centre (TSC) auditorium with Chairman of the Department Prof Dr. Aminul Islam Talukder in the chair.
Dean of the Faculty of Science Prof Dr. Md. Mofazzal Hossain and Emeritus Prof Dr. AFM Yusuf Haider addressed the function as special guests, while Student Advisor of the Department Prof Dr. Golam Dastagir Al-Quaderi delivered the welcome speech.
Retired Profs Dr. S M Rahman, Dr. Mesbahuddin Ahmed, Dr. Maqbulur Rahman and Dr. Azizur Rahman, among others, took part in the discussion.
Assistant Prof Faria Ferdous and Lecturer Syed Shovon Mahbub Mahin conducted the event.
Microbiology Department Event
Meanwhile, the freshers' reception and farewell ceremony of the Department of Microbiology was held at the Anwarul Azim Chowdhury Gallery with Chairperson of the Department Prof Dr. Shakila Nargis Khan in the chair.
Retired Prof of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Dr. Laila Noor Islam spoke at the event as the guest of honour. Prof Dr. Md. Anisur Rahman Khan and Assistant Prof Dr. Samina Momtaz of the Department also participated in the discussion.
Students Md. Arafat Islam and Masuma Tabassum Moumi moderated the programme.
