The University of Dhaka's Institute of Education and Research (IER) held a reception for students of its 31st undergraduate batch on Tuesday at the institute's auditorium.
IER Director Professor Hosne Ara Begum chaired the programme, while Deputy Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad Barrister Kaiser Kamal attended as the chief guest.
DU Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Administration) Professor Dr Mohammad Almojadeddie Alfechani and National University Pro-Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Mohammad Ali Jinnah attended as special guests.
Addressing the newly admitted students, Deputy Speaker Kaiser Kamal said they must prepare themselves to play a leading role in building the Bangladesh of the future.
He stressed that the active participation of every citizen was essential to building a prosperous nation and urged the younger generation to contribute to national development with the highest level of integrity.
He said the young generation had united to free Bangladesh from fascism and called on them to continue working together for the country's development.
DU Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Administration) Professor Dr Mohammad Almojadeddie Alfechani urged the students to practise punctuality in every aspect of their lives.
He also encouraged them to overcome all obstacles and move forward with determination.
