NSU Live: The first private university and the number one ranked private university of Bangladesh, North South University (NSU) organized virtual orientation for newly enrolled students of Spring Semester 2022 on Monday. 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 1700 students have got the opportunity to get admission in the graduate (honors) courses in 16 departments of the four schools of the university and around sixty-nine students have been awarded merit-based scholarship based on their previous outstanding results and admission test results. The Virtual Orientation Program was broadcasted live on North South University's Official Facebook page.

Mr. Azim Uddin Ahmed, Chairman, Board of Trustees, North South University was present as the Chief Guest. NSU alumni Dr. Fariah Mahzabeen, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Technology, Aviation and Technology Department, College of Engineering, San Jose State University, USA was present as the Guest Speaker. Ms. Yasmin Kamal, Member, Board of Trustees, NSU was present as the Guest of Honor. Professor Atiqul Islam, Vice-Chancellor of North South University chaired the event. The program was moderated by Mr. Jamil Ahmed, TV Presenter & Director - Public Relations Office, NSU.

Speaking as the Chief Guest, Mr. Azim Uddin Ahmed said, “The objective of NSU is to develop excellence in education, which is not possible without a safe and secure learning environment. To achieve this mission, NSU authorities are committed to create a habit of discipline among students. In the QS Graduate Employment Rankings 2022, NSU has been ranked among the top 500 in the whole world and has been ranked as the No.1 private university in Bangladesh in all types of rankings. We strive to improve the quality of higher education in this university, to bring the entire education system of this university to international standards and to strengthen the existing curriculum as well as the co-curricular program. Meritorious & needy students have the opportunity to study here with full free scholarship.

North South University has always believed in the spirit of the Liberation War, in its continuation, so far about 1400 children of freedom fighters get the opportunity to study at NSU without any tuition fees .” He thanked the parents for put their confidence on NSU and welcomed the new students.

Speaking as the Guest Speaker, Dr. Fariah Mahzabeen said, “Many of you might be facing dilemmas about which university to attend, if you have made the right choice, I want to assure you and your parents that, you are at one of the best educational institutes our country has to offer. Ask yourself what you are passionate about and try to dream big, set big goals for yourself, it may be codding, genetics, entrepreneurship, environment or photography whatever you are interested about, NSU has all those avenues for you to explore through enhancing academic programs, as well as very well-organized students’ clubs.

NSU has great resources to help you. It is also a great place to make greatest friendship, collaboration and networking. NSU’s faculties and staffs are the most supportive if you can approach in the right way. NSU’s education will not only equip you with technical skill, but it will also teach you very important life skill like, how to collaborate and how to network. NSU network is one of the most powerful both locally and globally. This is also a great institute for you to explore research and excel in academia.”

Vice-Chancellor of North South University, Professor Atiqul Islam said, “Students want to learn from the most knowledgeable and skilled faculties, I can assure you, NSU has the most qualified and most caring international quality faculties who teach students with utmost care. NSU programs are nationally and internationally recognized. Our business school is ranked 351-400 in the list of top business schools in the world in the QS World University Rankings. We do research jointly with many reputed organizations. Students come to a university for a good job, 100 percent of NSU graduates are in a good position in the job market. He added that, NSU has been ranked in the top 500 in the latest QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022 in the world.”

Among others, Prof. M. Ismail Hossain, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. ABM Rashedul Hassan, Treasurer, Dr. Ahmed Tazmeen, Registrar, Prof. Dr. Abdul Hannan Chowdhury, Dean, School of Business & Economics, Prof. Dr. Abdur Rob Khan, Dean, School of Humanities & Social Sciences, Prof. Dr. Javed Bari, Dean, School of Engineering & Physical Sciences, Prof. Dr. Hasan Mahmud Reza, Dean, School of Health & Life Sciences, Directors of various departments, Department Heads, senior officials and teachers were present at the program. The virtual orientation program was also attended by a large number of parents and students through live broadcasts on North South University's official Facebook page.

Dhaka, 24 January (campuslive24.com)//BSC