Daffodil International University (DIU) is pleased to announce the resumption of The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award program at its campus after Covid. The official re-launching ceremony took place on September 7, 2023, and marked a significant milestone for both DIU and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Foundation.

Mr. Rizwan Bin Farouq, Honorary Secretary of the Board of Trustees of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Foundation Bangladesh, graced the event as the Chief Guest. Dr. Md. Sabur Khan, founder & and chairman of DIU, was present as a special guest, and both of them reaffirmed their commitment to this noble initiative by signing the licenses for their respective organizations.
The Chairman of DIU said "I looks forward to continuing its partnership with The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Foundation Bangladesh in nurturing the personal growth and development for its students." Rizwan Bin Farouq, Honorary Secretary of DEA Foundation said, "all support will be extended to DIU students to do the Award for them to be World ready. "
The event witnessed the participation of distinguished guests, including Professor Dr. Syed Mizanur Rahman, Director of Students’ Affairs at DIU, as well as approximately 250 students, Awardees, Award Leaders, and various club members of DIU.
A highlight of the ceremony was the Certificate Distribution to 13 Award Leaders from DIU who has completed Award Leader training, taken on leadership roles to promoting the programme amongst the students of DIU.
Gold Award holders and Awardees at the event emphasized the Award's benefits for fostering personal development and providing opportunities for challenging activities among young individuals, highlighting its significance in today's educational landscape.
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, initiated by HRH Prince Philip in 1956, operates in 130 countries and territories worldwide. In Bangladesh, the program was introduced in 2008, and it has since been embraced by 103 leading educational institutions, providing non-formal education to individuals aged 14 to 24 years.
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