Primary and Mass Education Adviser Professor Dr  Bidhan Ranjan Roy Podder attendant the 12th convocation ceremony of Daffodil International University at Daffodil Smart City in Birulia, Savar. Photo: PID

SAVAR, Feb 8, 2025 (BSS) - Primary and Mass Education Adviser Professor Dr 
Bidhan Ranjan Roy Podder today said that there is no alternative to education 
in eradicating poverty.

"Eradicating poverty and inequality is still our biggest challenge. There is 
no alternative to education in eradicating poverty," he said while delivering 
the presiding address at the 12th convocation ceremony of Daffodil 
International University at Daffodil Smart City in Birulia, Savar.

The adviser presided over the convocation as the representative of the 
President Mohammed Shahabuddin.

Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Daffodil International University Dr Md 
Sabur Khan and Daffodil International University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr 
M Lutfar Rahman addressed the event, among others while former Prime Minister 
of Lebanon Prof Hassan Diab spoke on the occasion as the convocation speaker.

The university awarded degrees to 3,951 graduates this year.

The adviser presented gold medals in various categories to 12 graduates for 
their outstanding results. He also participated in the convocation parade.

Dr Bidhan urged the students to utilize their acquired knowledge with honesty 
and dedication to change the fate of the people of the country and develop 
the nation as well.

He called upon the new graduates to prepare them for facing the challenges of 
the world.

He mentioned that today's youths have the power to build a just society in 
this country in the days to come. 

Noting that education can prepare the new generation as the builders of 
modern Bangladesh, he stressed on updating the education system of the 
country.

He hoped that all will be educated with modern world-class education, 
knowledge and technology to work sincerely for the country's betterment being 
imbued with moral values and patriotism.