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Digitize The Nation

Service │Change │Leadership │Innovation

Issue 04│December 2018

Greetings and Welcome!

The Journey we started in 1990 has been continuing with lot of maturity, growth, experience, dedication and success throughout its chronology. There are so many success stories that the Daffodil Family have achieved over the time. This newsletter is our mouthpiece. Through this platform, we have attempted to gather a glimpse of success that the Daffodil Family has achieved during the last couple of months. We are grateful to our well-wishers and stakeholders who are always with us in our journey. We believe this work will be able to reflect a reader’s mind on Daffodil Family. Please visit http://daffodil.family/ for more information.

DIU Chairman Dr. Md. Sabur Khan in AUAP Leadership

Dr. Md. Sabur Khan, Chairman, Board of Trustees of Daffodil International University (DIU) elected 2nd Vice President for (2019-2020) and as constitution of AUAP he will lead as 1st Vice President (2021-2022) and President (2023-2024) of Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific (AUAP). The election was held on 19 November 2018 at Thailand. Achieving this position, Bangladeshi flag is now in global stage. According to AUAP constitution, firstly Dr. Khan will continue his duty as 2nd vice president for two years, then he promoted automatically on 1st vice president and after two years he will be the president of AUAP. That’s why forth coming 8 years Dr. Khan will lead this international organization..
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DIA Organizes Symposium on Emerging Technologies

Daffodil International Academy organizes 2-daylong Symposium on Emerging Technologies at Daffodil International University. Ms. Hosne Ara Begum, NDC, Managing Director (Secretary), Bangladesh High Tech Park Authority inaugurated the program as the chief guest today on 24 November, 2018 at 71 Milonayoton of the university. Dr. Md. Sabur Khan, Chairman, Board of Trustees, Daffodil International University, Dr. Hafiz Md. Hasan Babu, Pro Vice Chancellor, National University, President, Bangladesh Computer Society & ISOC..
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KIIT University, India awarded Honorary Doctorate to DIU Chairman Md. Sabur Khan

In recognition of vision to digital transformation of society, skill management to imbibe the spirit of entrepreneurship in every youth, and social contribution to destitute children through Daffodil Institute of Social Sciences (DISS) in association with Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences(KISS), Bhubaneswar, India, the Management of KIIT University unanimously resolved to confer the Degree of Doctor of Letters (HonorisCausa) upon Dr. Md. Sabur Khan, Founder and Chairman, Daffodil International University (DIU), Bangladesh on 10th November, 2018 on 14th Annual Convocation of KIIT University.
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Mr. Md. Sabur Khan Honored with “ICT Businessperson of the Year-2018”

This year Mr. Md. Sabur Khan, Chairman, Daffodil Family and Daffodil International University has been honored with “ICT Business person of the year 2018” by Daily Star. This Award was conferred him as he worked silently for the development of ICT sector since the early years of ICT’s orientation in Bangladesh. Honorable Finance Minister AMA Muhit handed over the award to Mr. Md. Sabur Khan on November 17, 2018 at Le Méridien Dhaka where International Affairs
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Daffodil Family Inaugurated STEM Lab

The future world will be dominated by experts in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. To educate the young generation with the knowledge and skills required for the future world Daffodil Family has initiated STEM Lab. On 3rd November, the first STEM Lab has been launched at Daffodil Tower. Mr. Md Sabur Khan formally inaugurated the lab where CEO of Daffodil Family and Principal of DIS, and Daffodil Family Concerns head were present.
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CMS, India Named Mr Khan as “Light of Asia”

City Montessori School (CMS), Lucknow, India conferred the “Light of Asia” award upon Mr. Md. Sabur Khan, in recognition to his support to cause world unity & world peace on 17th November, 2018. Dr. Khan received the award from Professor Geeta Gandhi Kingdon, CEO of CMS while he was attending CMS as the Guest of Honor at the 19th International conference of Chief Justices of the World, where over 400 delegates from 119 countries participated.
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DPI Students Topped in Skill Competition in Dhaka Region

Student of Daffodil Polytechnic Institute topped in the Skills Competition 2018(Institute Level), which has been organized by STEP (Skills and Training Enhancement Project) in association with World Bank and Canadian Government. DPI students competed with the best 48 teams from different institutes and among them DPI students project Security Power Plant has been title the best project and became the Champion.
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DIU Topped in World Ranking Programming Contest

Daffodil International University (DIU) has ranked 1st position in world ranking programming contest organized by the URI Online Judge (Problems & Contests) of URI University, US. The website says that, 3,602 students of DIU have solved 1, 37,908 problems. And that is why DIU is in top rank of all universities in the world. It may be mentioned that DIU always arranges Intra-dept programming contest in every semester and hosts ACM ICPC regularly since its inception. These kinds of contests make the students more competent in programming.
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DIU Chairman led ‘CEO Talk Series’ in NU of Malaysia

Dr. Md. Sabur Khan, Chairman, Daffodil International University has rendered an interactive presentation at the CEO Talk Series at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), one of the oldest National Universities of Malaysia, in front of faculty members and management on the 5th of November 2018 at the Senate Room, Chancellery Building of UKM. Organized by Institute for Environment & Development (LESTARI) and the Graduate Centre of UKM, the CEO Talk is a regular series where friendships blossom, networks are built, knowledge is celebrated and skills are honed from the world known experts in different areas.
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DIS volunteered at 17th All Asia Open Karate Championship

Daffodil International School-English Version (DIS-EV) was overwhelmed with its active participation at the 17th All Asia Open Karate Championship 2018. Students of DIS-EV displayed a dance show with the theme song of the competition and staged a drama. Inaugurated by Mr. Mohammad Abdul Hamid, Honorable President of Bangladesh, the grand opening ceremony held at Mirpur Indoor Stadium on 9th November 2018. Karate is a part of regular class in DIS-EV. By the grace of Almighty, 18 proud karate performers showed their best to represent international contestants among all by holding placards and flags of 17 participant countries, including Bangladesh
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Workshop on ‘Funding Mechanism for Entrepreneurs’ held in the capital

A workshop for startup founders and aspiring entrepreneurs on fundraising techniques with the titled ‘Funding Mechanism for Entrepreneurs’ was held on Saturday, 24 November in the capital. Communication firm Ra'dia Inc. in association with consultancy entity Bizz Solutions Ltd. (BSL) jointly organized the event. The workshop was held at the Seminar Room of BSL at City Centre in Motijheel. Tina F. Jabeen, Investment Advisor of Startup Bangladesh, ICT Division, GoB and successful Entrepreneur Md. Gazi Tauhidur Rahman, Managing Director of FM Plastic Industries Ltd. were the ‘Guest of Honor’. Renowned Super Star Group (SSG) presented the event.
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DIC student became Champion

Md. Dilshad Hossain, a student of class XII (English Version) of Daffodil International College, was awarded 1st prize in Digital Presentation competition under Josephite Math Mania 2018 held at St Joseph Higher Secondary School. He clinched this feat among 2000 students attended in various competitions from different Institutions.
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To ensure secure education life of students DIU Guardians are also brought under Insurance Coverage

To ensure secured and risk free quality higher education for the students of Daffodil International University (DIU), Guardians of DIU have brought under the scheme of Pragati Life Insurance Ltd. providing Group Life Insurance & supplementary Accidental Death Benefit. In this regard Daffodil International University (DIU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Pragati Life Insurance Ltd. on November 22, 2018 at Chillis Banquet Hall, Dhanmondi in the capital. Mr. Hamidul Haque Khan, Treasurer, Daffodil International University and Mr. Md. Jalalul Azim, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of Pragati Life Insurance Limited signed the MoU on behalf of their respective organizations.
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DIPTI-DTI annual PICNIC 2018 held with enthusiasm

Daffodil International Professional Training Institute (DIPTI) and Daffodil Technical Institute (DTI) annual Picnic 2018 was held with enthusiasm at Reverie Holiday Resort, Salna, Gazipur on Thursday, November 15, 2018. The daylong outing was passed with exciting indoor & outdoor games like- Cricket, Football, Carom, Race-100, Cockfight, Chess, Dartboard, Musical chairs, Haribhanga and exciting Cultural events.
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DBI Offers Special Rent for Co-Working Facilities

Daffodil Business Incubator has come up with special co-working facilities with a very nominal fee. The objective is to contribute in the entrepreneurship development through providing supports and co working office spaces. In this new scheme a regular student of Daffodil Family can get their office space facilities in the cost of 500 Tk. as membership fees whereas, the external members will get same facilities with only 3000 Tk. for the executive membership. This Co-working facility will help to develop startups, SMEs, in doing their business.
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Commemorative Discussion on Founder VC of DIU Prof. Dr. Aminul Islam held

Commemorative Discussion on Country renowned soil scientist, scholar, former vice chancellor of National University and founder vice chancellor of Daffodil International University Professor Dr. Aminul Islam held on 29 November, 2018 at 71 Milonayoton of DIU. Professor Dr. SM Mahbubul Haque Majumder, Acting Vice Chancellor, DIU was present in the program as the Chief Guest.
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DIU - BVCL joint venture on Startup Fund

Daffodil International University (DIU) and Bangladesh Venture Capital Ltd (BVCL) initiated a joint entrepreneurship fund to support students’ startup funding. Through this funding students from any department will be able to apply for seed funding less than 5 Lac. This initiative is open to any existing students of DIU and Alumni. Besides investment, they will also get mentoring, co-working spaces and other supports related to doing business.
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DIS observed Global Hand Wash Day

With its motive to raising awareness of hand washing with soap as a key aspect in disease prevention, Daffodil International School-English Version observed the Global Hand Wash Day-2018 in the school premises recently. The day was highlighted in a colourful manner where teachers showed the steps of hand washing. Tiny-tots of DIS- EV enjoyed the day with full enthusiasm. DIS-EV
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BSDI Organized Workshop on “Managerial Leadership in Global arena"

An International Workshop on “Managerial Leadership in Global Arena” Organized by Bangladesh Skill Development Institute (BSDI) in collaboration with Bangladesh Organization for Learning &; Development (BOLD) and Career Development Center(CDC), Daffodil International University . Total 120+ Corporate leaders, managers, executives, HR Professionals took part in the session. Ms. Aparna Sharma from India a renowned Facilitator, Mentor, & Coach for Human Resources Development gave the keynote presentation where Mr. Musharrof Hossain, President FBHRO was present as the Chief Guest and Mr. KM Hasan Ripon moderated the entire sessions.
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DIU Celebrated Global Entrepreneurship Week

Like other 170 countries of the world, Department of Innovation & Entrepreneurship of Daffodil International University (DIU) has celebrated Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) 2018 in Bangladesh through week-long program from 12-18 November 2018. Mr. Mustafizur Rahman, Project Director, A2i project of Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh inaugurated the week-long program as the chief guest where Mr. Munir Hasan, General Secretary, Bangladesh Open Source Network (bdosn) was present as the special guest. The event was presided over by Professor Dr. Yousuf M Islam, Vice Chancellor, Daffodil International University,
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BVCL Offers Funding Opportunity for E-Cab Members

A meeting was held between Bangladesh Venture Capital Ltd (BVCL) and E-commerce Association of Bangladesh (E-Cab) on 22 November 2018 at BVCL Conference Room. The high officials of E-cab members were present in the meeting. Mr. Golam Monowar Kamal, MD, BVCL assure them BVCL will organize a training session with the help of Department of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Daffodil International University for the E-cab members and discuss on the funding process of BVCL.
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Workshop on Financial Literacy Programme by the World Bank and the British Council

On the 5th of November 2018, the British Council inaugurated the Financial Literacy Programme. Daffodil International School, English Medium, Dhanmondi branch, had the privilege to attend the colourful event, as it was invited by the British Council. The programme started off with a warm welcome-speech by Barbara Wickham, Director at the British Council Bangladesh, followed by an inspirational speech from Mr. Faisal Ahmed, Chief Economist, Bangladesh Bank.. Students enjoyed the programme and vowed to implement the knowledge of financial literacy in their real life.
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