DHAKA: Notre Dame University of Bangladesh arranged a discussion and cultural program to celebrate its 3rd founding anniversary and the orientation of the 6th batch of university students.

Dr Professor AK Azad Khan, president of Diabetic Association of Bangladesh and also a member of the university’s advisory panel was present as chief guest at the event started on Thursday morning (April 27).

At the beginning, Dr. Azad Khan and NDUB vice-chancellor (VC) Father Benjamin Costa, CSC raised the national flag together while the national anthem was sung.

The chief guest stated in his speech that although the university had very little resources to begin with, it has been able to impart education of a high quality.

He hoped that gradually the university will make a place for itself both in the national and international arena.

In his introductory speech, the VC expressed his hopes of providing education of high caliber to the university students. He also voiced his satisfaction with the current harmonious relationship between the teachers and students of the university.

He also put emphasis on teaching the students morality-based efficient and earnest education. He also stated that one day Notre Dame University will become known as a qualitative educational institute and hoped that it will be able to make contributions both nationally and internationally.

The university registrar Father S Pereira, CSC introduced the administrative officers and the university teachers to the new students.

Md. Wali Ullah, a teacher of the English Department made a speech on behalf of the university teachers.

In his speech, he asked the students to follow the ideals of the institute while getting educated.

Afterwards, a documentary on the university was presented. A cake was cut to celebrate the anniversary of the university.

Ariful Islam Anik welcomed the freshmen on behalf of the senior students. Antara D’costa made a speech on behalf of the new students.

She hoped that her batch-mates will uphold the ideals of the university and become proper human beings.

However, the chief guest also participated in the much-awaited bulletin release of the university.

The bulletin contained the details of the university activities that took place in the last three months. The VC honored the chief guest with a memorandum.

After this, the students presented their unique talents during the short but lively cultural program.

The event ended with the announcement of the university registrar Father S Pereira. Jyoti F Gomez had looked over the activities of the event.

BDST: 2032 HRS, APR 27, 2016
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