The first private university and the number one ranked private university of
Bangladesh, North South University (NSU) organized a virtual orientation program
for newly enrolled students of Summer Semester 2020 on Monday, 29 June 2020.
At the beginning of higher education in the university level, the new students take
part in the introductory program in a virtual way. This time more than fifteen
hundred students have got the opportunity to get admission in the graduate
(honors) courses in 16 departments of the four schools of the university. The
Virtual Orientation Program was also broadcasted live on North South University's
official website, Facebook page and DBC News. The Orientation Program and Live
Telecast at DBC News was moderated by Mr. Jamil Ahmed, TV Presenter &
Director – Public Relations Office at North South University (NSU).
Freedom Fighter Lion Mr. Benajir Ahmed, Chairman, Board of Trustees, North
South University was present as the Guest of Honor and Mr. M. A. Kashem,
Member, Board of Trustees, North South University was present as the Special
Guest during the virtual program. Prof. Atiqul Islam, Vice-Chancellor, North South
University presided over the program.
Speaking as the Guest of Honor, Mr. Benajir Ahmed said, "We have been able to
run our educational activities online even in times of global pandemic. Since its
inception, we have been selecting students through rigorous admission tests,
providing the art of the state campus with international standard facilities and
hiring international quality faculty members to impart international quality
education to the students.” In the meantime, he thanked the guardians for putting
their trust on North South University and welcomed the new students to North
South University.
Speaking as the special guest, Mr. M. A. Kashem said, “For the first in Bangladesh
North South University has organized such a big event in online platform where
thousands of students and parents were enabled to connect live online.“ He
added, “The purpose of North South University is to achieve advance knowledge,
which is not possible without a safe and comfortable learning environment. To
that end, North South University authorities are committed to creating a sense of
discipline among students.”
Professor Atiqul Islam, Vice-Chancellor of North South University said, “The
decision to enroll in North South University was undoubtedly a timely decision. We
are committed to providing international quality education to our students. We
have international quality faculty members who teach the students with the
utmost care. We have research collaboration with the best universities around the
world and the degrees from North South University are recognized all over the
world. I request guardians to keep their eyes on students so that their journey to
achieve higher education become smooth.” He thanked the guardians for keeping
their trust on North South University.
Among others, Prof. Dr. M. Ismail Hossain, Pro-Vice Chancellor, North South
University, Dean (Acting), School of Business & Economics, Prof. Dr. Jashim Uddin
Ahmed, Dean, School of Engineering & Physical Sciences, Prof. Dr. Javed Bari, Dean
(Acting), School of Health & Life Sciences, Prof. Dr. Hasan Mahmud Reza, Dean,
School of Humanities & Social Sciences, Prof. Dr. Abdur Rob Khan, Director of
Information and Technology Department, Mr. Mahbubul H. Sarker, Registrar, A. H.
Lutful Hassan, faculties and officials were also present in the virtual orientation
program. A large number of guardians and students were also connected in the
virtual orientation through live broadcasts on North South University's official
website, Facebook page, and DBC News.
