Campus Report :
To create awareness among the students about the adverse impact of the drug abuse, ‘the International Day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking’ was observed recently at Daffodil International University (DIU) with the theme of “Drug use disorders are preventable and treatable”.
United Nations Information Centre (UNIC), Dhaka, UNODC, LIFE and DIU jointly organized this institutional event – “Commemoration of International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking – Interactive Discussion and Music” at DIU Auditorium.
Prof Dr Golam Rahman, Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Science, Daffodil Int’l University was present in the program as chief guest. Presided over by Syed Mizanur Rahman, Director Student Affairs, the function was addressed by Prof Dr Md Zakir Hossain, Director of Studies, DIU, Kazi Ali Reza, UN Expert and Director, Dhaka Ahsania Mission, MA Muhit, the Mount Everest Conqueror.
Md. Moniruzzaman, Officer-in-Charge, UNIC Dhaka quoted the UN Secretary-General’s Message in his introductory speech in the starting of the program. A song titled “madokernirabota” performed by Taufiq Ahmed which was specially written for the Day by Monjurul Ekram.
Prof Dr Golam Rahman, Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Science, DIU addressed the session by mentioning the significant responsibilities of media what can be rolled to prevent the availability of banned Drugs. Prof Dr Md Zakir Hossain, Director of Studies, DIU, significantly focused to disseminate information regarding why and how young people start to get involved in drug abuse. Kazi Ali Reza, UN Expert and Director, Dhaka Ahsania Mission urged the students to involve themselves in extra curriculum activities like MA Muhit.
MA Muhit, the Mount Everest Conqueror inspired the participants by presentation on his journey to conquering Mountain Everest. He said positive practice of entertainment keep young’s away from the abuse of drug. He committed to support to initiate an adventure club in daffodil to with a view to motivate students to reach their own goal.
