Manarat International University held a fresher reception for the newly enrolled students at the auditorium of the MIU permanent campus at Ashulia in Dhaka on Saturday.
Dhaka University vice-chancellor Professor Niaz Ahmed Khan was present as chief guest at the programme, which was presided over by MIU VC Mohammad Abdur Rob, said a press release on Sunday.Niaz Ahmed Khan urged the new students to prepare for their future professional life along with their studies.
He said, ‘Along with academic studies, you should focus on improving your communication and language skills and becoming proficient in various soft skills. At the same time, you should learn the techniques of presenting yourself fluently with self-confidence in front of people.’
Mentioning that university life is a place to learn techniques for promoting oneself, increasing profile and acquiring skills, he said, ‘How to write a beautiful CV for a job or how to improve your communication skills is an opportunity that is available only in university life. For this, you have to participate in various co-curricular activities such as debates, seminars and workshops.’
Mohammad Abdur Rab said, ‘A university is a place where knowledge is created and disseminated through research along with education.’
MIU registrar Md Moazzam Hossain delivered welcome speech at the programme. Besides, deans of different faculties also spoke at the programme.source : newage