Dhaka University Debating Club (DU DC) clinched the championship in the Daffodil International University Debating Club (DIU DC) National Debate Festival among all other universities, which was held from January 21 to February 13. Saint Joseph College became the champion and Government Science College became runners-up among other colleges. Motijheel Ideal School became the champion and Government Laboratory School became runners-up among other schools. A total of 32 university teams, 16 college teams and 24 school teams participated in the DIU DC National Debate Festival.
Dipu Moni MP, chairman at Parliamentary Standing Committee of Foreign Affairs and former foreign minister was present at the closing and award giving ceremony held on February 13 at the permanent university campus in Ashulia. The event was presided over by Md Sabur Khan, chairman of Board of Trustees, Daffodil International University while professor Dr Mizanur Rahman, chairman, National Human Rights Commission was present as the guest of honour. The program was addressed by Professor Dr Yousuf M Islam, vice chancellor at Emeritus, Professor Dr Aminul Islam, Professor AMM Hamidur Rahman, dean of Faculty of Humanities and Social Science, Farhana Helal Mehtab, Moderator and Erfan Elahi Sharif, president of DIU DC.
