Daffodil Institute of IT (DIIT) marked a historic milestone with the foundation stone laying ceremony of its permanent campus on Saturday, June 20 at Green Model Town, Manda, in the capital.
The event symbolizes DIIT’s continued commitment to excellence in higher education and its vision of creating a modern and dynamic learning environment for future generations.
Prof ASM Amanullah, vice chancellor of National University, Bangladesh, laid the foundation stone as chief guest.
The ceremony was presided over by Md Sabur Khan, chairman, Board of Trustees (BoT), Daffodil International University and Daffodil Group, Bangladesh.
The program was also attended by Prof Md Al Amin, chairman, governing body, DIIT, Md Nuruzzaman, CEO, Daffodil Group, Prof Md Mostafa Kamal, adviser, DIIT, and Prof Md Sakhawat Hossain, principal, DIIT.
The management of DIIT invited distinguished guests, academicians, alumni, students, and well-wishers to witness this landmark occasion that reflects the institute’s long-term vision for academic growth and innovation.
Prof ASM Amanullah, vice-chancellor of the National University, stated that as the country's largest educational institution, the National University has prioritized skill-based and job-oriented education. “The current government has undertaken an initiative to produce 200,000 skilled graduates annually to alleviate rising unemployment and meet global job demands. As part of this effort, we have launched an initiative to train 50,000 women annually as technically skilled freelancers.”
He further added that institutions like the Daffodil Institute of IT (DIIT) have played an important role in producing skilled graduates in the past and are expected to do so in the future; the National University will continue to extend its full cooperation in this regard.
Md Sabur Khan stated that we must move forward to fulfill the objective for which the late Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia established the National University. The establishment of this university has facilitated the expansion of higher education to the grassroots level. He further added that unless we develop the skill matrices of our students, they will not be able to compete in the local and international job markets.
The establishment of the permanent campus represents a new chapter in DIIT’s journey toward academic excellence, innovation, and industry-oriented education.
The new campus is expected to provide state-of-the-art facilities, fostering an enriching environment for teaching, learning, research, and student development.
