Students of Daffodil Polytechnic participated in the National Hackathon for Cyber Security Fintech Industry.

Daffodil Polytechnic students participated in a national hackathon. The hackathon was held at Daffodil Smart City and was open to students from all Daffodil institutions. Four teams from the Computer Department and one team from the Electrical Department of Daffodil Polytechnic participated in the hackathon.

The theme of the hackathon was “The Role of Cyber Security in Ensuring National Security.” Participants were asked to develop technological solutions to address various security issues.

The projects developed by Daffodil Polytechnic students were highly innovative and creative. Students used new technologies to address various security issues. Their projects included:

⭕ An artificial intelligence (AI)-based security system that can detect online attacks.
⭕ A data encryption method that can protect data from cyber-attacks.
⭕ A multi-factor authentication method that makes user access more secure.

According to the judges of the hackathon, Daffodil Polytechnic students are highly skilled and talented. They are capable of providing effective technological solutions to address various cybersecurity issues.

Key takeaways from the hackathon:

⭕ Daffodil Polytechnic students are highly skilled and talented in cyber security.
⭕ They are capable of developing innovative and effective solutions to address various security issues.
⭕ The hackathon provides a valuable opportunity for students to develop their skills and network with industry professionals.

Daffodil Polytechnic hosts “Future Engineers Carnival” for future diploma engineering students

Daffodil Polytechnic Insitute, a leading engineering institution in Bangladesh, recently hosted the “Future Engineers Carnival” for its 2023-24 session diploma engineering students. The carnival was attended by over 600 students and was organized in a unique manner.

The carnival was designed to help students set goals and develop their skills from the start of their diploma engineering journey. It featured a panel discussion with industry experts, two special master classes led by CEOs of leading Bangladeshi companies, and a variety of activities for students, including poster presentations, essay competitions, art exhibitions, and a rally.

The carnival was attended by Mr. Syed Sanowarul Hoque Group CEO, Unique Group, Mr. Engr. Md. Rakib Ullah, Director (Curriculum), Bangladesh Technical Education Board, Engr. Md. Abdul Awal, Managing Director, Structural Engineers Ltd., Mr. Shakil Ahmed Siddique, COO, Kalyar Replica Limited and Kalyar Packaging Limited, Engineer Md. Abdul Awal, Managing Director, Structural Engineers Limited. Mrs. Leena Parvin, Head of HR and Admin, Agora Limited, Mr. Md. Rashon Ali Bulbul, Deputy Operative Director – HRM, Walton Group, Mr. Gautam Biswas, General Manager, Beximco Textiles and Mr. Mohammad Shamsus Salehin, General Manager – Operations, BJIT Academy.

The carnival was a great success and helped to prepare students for their future careers. It provided them with valuable insights into the engineering industry and helped them to develop the skills they need to succeed.

Daffodil Polytechnic opens up new opportunities for diploma engineering students in Singapore

Daffodil Polytechnic, a leading engineering institution in Bangladesh, recently visited the Nanyang Polytechnic and Temasek Polytechnic in Singapore. The visit was led by Dr. Md. Sabur Khan, the Chairman of the Daffodil Family.

During the visit, the two institutions agreed to collaborate with Daffodil Polytechnic Institute on teacher and student development, as well as technical support. This collaboration is expected to create new opportunities for Daffodil Polytechnic students, especially those studying diploma engineering.

The collaboration will allow Daffodil Polytechnic students to experience Singapore’s world-class education system. It will also help to strengthen educational and research ties between the two institutions. In addition, the collaboration will create new opportunities for students to gain international skills and experience in Singapore, which will be valuable for their careers.

Daffodil Polytechnic has been working to produce skilled diploma engineers in Bangladesh since 2006. This collaboration with Singapore’s leading polytechnics is a significant step forward for the institution and its students.

From Idea to Business: Successful Story of the Entrepreneurial Journey with Entrepreneurship Development Cell

Over the past several years, there has been a notable movement in the aspiration of Bangladeshi youth to become entrepreneurs or company founders. In a nation with an approximate population of 180 million and an average age of 27.1 years (according to Worldometer), the increasing enthusiasm for entrepreneurship is a positive indication of economic progress.

The lack of full-time-paid job prospects is not only restricted to Bangladesh but also affects the worldwide environment. In 2023, In a survey of over 30 universities and polytechnics, we discovered that, on average, 30% of students in a class expressed a preference for pursuing entrepreneurship instead of choosing conventional jobs

The remarkable change in perspective is deserving of recognition, and the government and other stakeholders should be credited for their relentless efforts in inspiring young people to engage into entrepreneurship. International funding agencies are actively contributing to the promotion of entrepreneurship development in their programs.

However, despite the prevailing enthusiasm, it is an undeniable fact that a significant proportion of businesses encounter failure, with over 70% failing to survive beyond the initial year (according to CB insights).

Daffodil Polytechnic Institute adds a new dimension to this entrepreneurial world, where students can now take initiative toward their dreams of becoming entrepreneurs at an early age. Daffodil Polytechnic creates a role model for all educational institutions in that an additional push can change many students’ futures.

They have created an innovative and interactive module of acceleration boot camp for students. The boot camp included 4 sessions and 2 workshops. The sessions started on August 28, 2023, with 250 aspiring polytechnic students. The result was more exciting: 24 new startups started their journey, 5 startups started their first sale, and 2 startups raised a $1000 fund and connected with many partners.

After completing a successful acceleration boot camp, Daffodil Polytechnic Institute organized a fantastic “Uddokta Utshab” on October 8, 2023, with a total of 50 startups. The partners of the event were GEN Bangladesh, Bangladesh Venture Capital Ltd., knowledgevale, Dept. of Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Daffodil International University. In this event, there were many exciting features for new startups. They are Startup market, startup showcase, Startup Hurdle, Idea Preaching, Master classes and Panel discussion.

The master class was taken by the Honorable Chairman of Daffodil Group and GEN Bangladesh, Dr. Md. Sabur Khan. In this event some of the guests are Md Yousup Faruqu, Managing Director of Microsoft Bangladesh, Dr. Mohammad NuruzZaman, Advisor, Bangladesh Venture capital Ltd, Iqbal Bahar Zahid, Founder, Nijer Bolar Moto Ekta Golpo, Dr. Rubina Husain, SVP, SIYB Bangladesh, Biplob Ghosh Rahul, Founder and CEO, eCourier Ltd, Saraban Tahura Turin, CEO, Turtle Venture, Rathindra Nath Das, Executive Director & Principal, Daffodil Technical Institute, Mr. Muhymin Chowdhury, Director, Impact partner, Partnerships and Communications, SAJIDA Foundation, Mr. Md. Kamruzzaman, Assistant Professor and Head Dept. of Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Daffodil International University, Antara Raisa Khan, Analyst-Impact Investment & Partnership, SAJIDA Foundation, K M Hasan Ripon, Executive Director, Bangladesh Skill Development Institute.

The guests discussed many topics about the present conditions of the entrepreneurial ecosystem and gave some potential solutions. They said there are many entrepreneurs in Bangladesh now who have taken good initiatives, but most of the entrepreneurs go to one place and flop. Because they don’t want to maintain sustainability, they want to clear the market.

If students of Polytechnics in Bangladesh become entrepreneurs, no one can stop the development of Bangladesh. So we need to nurse them. To achieve this goal, The Entrepreneurship Development Cell of Daffodil Polytechnic Institute takes some innovative steps which starts from Boot Camp Triumphs to a Dazzling Entrepreneurs Festival! 

There are a total of 7 startups joining the startup market. They sell a significant amount of their product and get a chance to promote their product in front of customers and stockholders. Total 10 startups joined the Startup Hurdle. They find some of their critical problem’s solutions from the honorable guests and the audience. Total 300 students joined the interactive master class of Dr. Md. Sabur Khan, Honorable Chairman of Daffodil Group & GEN Bangladesh. In this master class, Dr. Md. Sabur Khan discussed common mistakes of entrepreneurs, the solution of time management problems and many important lessons. The panel discussion was the last but not least event in the Uddokta Utshab. The guests and students discussed many topics. They share each other’s story.

In the closing ceremony, all guests and students celebrated GEN Week and students got a huge opportunity of networking with the top level business men.

Behind the “Uddokta Utsob”: Organizing a Successful Boot Camp for Entrepreneur

Launching an aspiring entrepreneur into the business world demands more than just an idea; it requires hands-on experience and guidance. At the Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC), our commitment is to cultivate innovation, business ideas, skills, and brainstorming in the minds of young individuals aspiring to be entrepreneurs. This commitment is exemplified in our flagship event, the “Entrepreneurs Acceleration Boot Camp.” In this blog post, we take you behind the scenes, providing insights gained during the planning and execution phases of this impactful event.

Setting the Stage:

The journey begins with a clear vision to empower students with the entrepreneurial skills and mindset needed to thrive in the entrepreneurial landscape. Our boot camp aims to provide a dynamic learning environment where participants can transform ideas into actionable business plans.

Program Design:

Crafting an enriching experience involves careful consideration of program elements. Workshops, mentor sessions, and interactive activities are meticulously chosen to cover the entire spectrum of entrepreneurship, from ideation to business development.

The whole boot camp is planned by K M Hassan Ripon, Principal, Daffodil Polytechnic Institute. Md. Mostafizur Rahman was the trainer of the boot camp. The mentors are, K. M. Parvez Boby, S. M. Jahirul Islam Farhad, Md. Abdul Hakim, Imran Hossain Nayem, Md. Abir Ul Islam, Md. Jahangir Alam.

We divided our bootcamp into 4 individual sessions and 2 workshops. These sessions are;

Session 1: “Develop Your Business Idea”- August 30, 2023

The Objective of the session was to Introduce participants to the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and ignite their passion for innovation.The topic of the session was what is Entrepreneurship? Importance of an Entrepreneurial Mindset, Identifying Opportunities etc. Some of the activities areIdeation Workshop, SWOT Analysis and pitching , Group Discussions about creating ideas based on trainers given clueless etc.

Session 2: “Crafting Your Business Blueprint”September 04, 2023

The Objective of the session was to Guide participants in developing a solid business plan and understanding the key components of a successful venture. The topic of the session were elements of a business plan, market research and analysis, financial Planning. Some of the activities are hands-on Business Plan Development, mentorship Sessions with Industry Experts, case Studies of Successful Business Models etc.

Session 3: “From Pitch to Prototype”September 11, 2023

The Objective of the session was to equip participants with the skills to effectively pitch their business ideas and understand the importance of prototyping. The topic of the session were crafting an Elevator Pitch, prototyping and Minimum Viable Product (MVP), pitching Techniques ect. Some of the activities are elevator Pitch Practice Sessions, prototyping Workshop, peer Feedback Sessions etc.

Session 4: “Navigating the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem”September 14, 2023

The Objective of the session was to provide insights into the broader entrepreneurial ecosystem, including funding, networking, and sustaining a startup. The topic of the session were funding Opportunities for Startups, building a Supportive Network, challenges and Opportunities in Entrepreneurship etc. Some of the activities were panel Discussion with Investors and Entrepreneurs, networking Session with Industry Professionals, group Reflection and Action Planning etc.

Workshops: We organize 2 workshops for developing students’ business materials. 

Workshop on “Crafting Your Business Profile and Visiting Card”

Objective: Guide participants in creating a professional business profile and visiting card to effectively represent their startup or business.

Agenda:

Understanding the Importance of a Business Profile:

  • Discuss the significance of a compelling business profile in conveying the essence of a startup.
  • Showcase examples of impactful business profiles.

Elements of an Effective Business Profile:

  • Break down the key components, including mission statement, product/service description, team overview, and achievements.
  • Provide templates and guidelines for each section.

Hands-on Business Profile Creation:

  • Participants work on drafting their business profiles with guidance and support.
  • Peer review and feedback session.

Designing a Professional Visiting Card:

  • Importance of a well-designed visiting card in networking.
  • Introduction to simple design tools and principles.

Practical Session: Creating Visiting Cards:

  • Participants design their own visiting cards.
  • Tips on choosing the right information to include.

Workshop on “Customer-Centric Marketing Materials Workshop”

Objective: Empower participants to develop marketing materials that resonate with their target audience and effectively communicate their brand.

Agenda:

Understanding Your Target Audience:

  • Importance of knowing your target market.
  • Developing customer personas to guide marketing materials.

Creating Compelling Brochures and Flyers:

  • Discuss the role of brochures and flyers in marketing.
  • Design principles and content strategies for effective promotional materials.

Visual Branding:

  • Basics of visual branding and consistency across materials.
  • Choosing colors, fonts, and imagery that align with the brand.

Practical Session: Designing Marketing Materials:

  • Hands-on session where participants create a draft of their brochures or flyers.
  • Peer collaboration and feedback.

Pitching with Impact:

  • Tips for delivering a compelling pitch using marketing materials.
  • Practicing elevator pitches and presentations.

Logistics and Coordination:

The Entrepreneurship Boot Camp, hosted at Daffodil Polytechnic Institute, unfolded in the Entrepreneurship Development Hall room graciously provided by the institute. The boot camp was scheduled during students’ free time and it offered an immersive experience for aspiring entrepreneurs. The mentors dedicated their efforts to effectively mentor students, ensuring the best possible impact of the boot camp. Their commitment contributed to the overall success of the program by guiding and supporting aspiring entrepreneurs throughout the sessions. Notably, the Honorable Principal of Daffodil Polytechnic Institute actively participated, providing keen oversight and observation, reinforcing the institute’s commitment to nurturing entrepreneurship. This collaborative effort resulted in a successful boot camp, where students engaged in valuable workshops and activities under the watchful eye of dedicated mentors and the institute’s leadership.

Challenges Faced:

No venture is without its challenges. As we launched into the execution phase, unexpected hurdles tested our adaptability. Resource constraints and unforeseen logistical issues required quick thinking and agile decision-making. Some challenges we faced, are given below:

Challenges and Solutions:

Unfamiliarity with Business Terminology:

  • Challenge: Students lacked familiarity with business jargon.
  • Solution: Conducted specialized workshops and interactive sessions to simplify and introduce essential business vocabulary.

Difficulty in Crafting Business Plans:

  • Challenge: Some students struggled to convert their excellent plans into comprehensive business strategies.
  • Solution: Provided targeted guidance through workshops, offering step-by-step assistance in transforming ideas into well-structured business plans.

Weak Business Ideas with Energetic Students:

  • Challenge: Students with energetic personalities had less developed business ideas.
  • Solution: Introduced personalized mentorship sessions, focusing on refining and strengthening business concepts while leveraging the enthusiasm of the students.

Aspiring Entrepreneurs with No Business Ideas:

  • Challenge: Some students expressed the desire to be entrepreneurs but lacked concrete business ideas.
  • Solution: Facilitated group working sessions and workshops led by trainers to help students discover and refine their business concepts.

Job-Seeking Tradition Limitation:

  • Challenge: The existing job-seeking tradition posed a limitation to the boot camp.
  • Solution: Created an entrepreneurial environment through active involvement and motivation from the honorable principal, trainers, and mentors.

Lack of Entrepreneurial Skills:

  • Challenge: Many students lacked essential entrepreneurial skills.
  • Solution: Implemented a comprehensive program consisting of a 4-session boot camp and 2 workshops focused on building and enhancing entrepreneurial skills.

Actively learned from challenges and consistently improved the boot camp module to better cater to the needs and experiences of the students.

Student Engagement:

The heart of any successful boot camp lies in the engagement of its participants. Total 150 students joined the boot camp. Through interactive sessions, group activities, and mentorship opportunities, students were not just passive attendees but active contributors to the vibrant learning atmosphere.

  1. Interactive sessions: Our trainer always tries to make the session more interactive by participating the students with different activities and discussion.
  2. Group Activities: Our mentors keep the students busy by creating various group activities. Such as local market research, making SWOT analysis, creating different business ideas, Business problem solving ect.
  3. Individual Homework: Students study about business activities and gain knowledge after completing the homework provided by their trainer and mentors.

Feedback and Evaluation:

The feedback from students and their guardians is quite impressive. Many guardians see their children as future leaders, and the students have proven themselves to their parents by demonstrating increased responsibility.

Impact Assessment:

Measuring the impact of the boot camp goes beyond immediate feedback. A total of 50-plus students have started their own startups after creating their business plans, and 100 students have independently learned various entrepreneurial skills. Five startups, including notable ones such as “Piceazy,” “Smart Krishi,” “QSolution,” “Daffodil Friends Laundry,” and “FutureGen Media Agency,” have developed enough strength to face investor boards.

Conclusion:

Organizing a successful boot camp is a collective effort that involves passion, dedication, and the ability to adapt. As we reflect on the behind-the-scenes journey, we extend our gratitude to everyone involved – participants, mentors, and organizers. The success of the Entrepreneurship Boot Camp fuels our excitement for future initiatives, as we continue to sow the seeds of entrepreneurship among the next generation of innovators.

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Common Reasons Behind Startups Failure In Bangladesh

Over the past several years, there has been a notable surge in the aspiration of Bangladeshi youth to become entrepreneurs or company founders. In a nation with an approximate population of 180 million and an average age of 27.1 years (according to Worldometer), the increasing enthusiasm for entrepreneurship is a positive indication of economic progress.

The lack of full-time paid job prospects is not only restricted to Bangladesh, but also affects the worldwide environment. In 2023, I undertook a journey to over 30 universities and polytechnics, where I provided mentorship, delivered talks, and facilitated workshops. Through these encounters, I discovered that, on average, 30% of students in a class expressed a preference for pursuing entrepreneurship instead of choosing conventional job.

The remarkable change in perspective is deserving of recognition, and the government and other stakeholders should be credited for their relentless efforts in inspiring young people to engage into entrepreneurship. International funding agencies are actively contributing to the promotion of entrepreneurship development in their programs.

However, despite the prevailing enthusiasm, it is an undeniable fact that a significant proportion of businesses encounter failure, with over 70% failing to survive beyond the initial year (according to CB insights).

The Common Challenges

Being extensively engaged in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, I have made deliberate attempts to comprehend the causes of these failures and have successfully recognized common pitfalls.

  • An ongoing obstacle is the mistaken belief that commencing a business requires a significant amount of initial funds. A multitude of ambitious entrepreneurs, particularly those coming from rural regions and beyond the city center, are overflowing with creative ideas. However, individuals frequently yield to a rigid attitude, believing that they are unable to start a startup without substantial cash or waiting for grants. As a result, promising ideas diminish.
  • Another significant observation is the absence of adequate market research and networking. Many ambitious entrepreneurs encounter failure in establishing connections with established businesses or in seeking solutions due to their poor questioning. Concepts may ignite, but without effective research and collaboration, they have difficulty in gaining momentum.
  • Collaboration is an essential element of entrepreneurship, but, certain entrepreneurs have a tendency to excessively depend on the abilities of others. For example, individuals who want to develop technology-based businesses may collaborate with friends who are knowledgeable in technology. However, when these coworkers leave for any cause, startups become vulnerable to failure.
  • There is a noticeable gap in financial literacy. A lot of entrepreneurs have a lack in understanding product costing, initial investments, fixed and variable expenditures, as well as the complexities of annual planning that includes marketing, hiring, sales, and accounting.
  • Based on my personal observations, the primary factors contributing to the failure of startups are typically legal obstacles, cash misallocation, insufficient market analysis, and a lack of financial expertise. Tackling these difficulties requires a comprehensive approach.
  • Although the government has made praiseworthy endeavors to promote an entrepreneurial ecosystem, there continue to be legal complications. Enhanced and entrepreneur-friendly rules and regulations can greatly promote an environment that is favorable for innovation and the expansion of businesses.

Piloting Solution

Within the domain of entrepreneurship, conversations frequently center around obstacles, although it is the solutions that genuinely create the path to achievement. As a passionate supporter of promoting entrepreneurship among youths, We have developed a comprehensive solution. The solution is presented as a structured course module name InnoBiz which is consisted of Three essential components:

  • Idea Development and
  • Business Plan Development with Pitching Strategies
  • Compiling of all Legal documentation with Access to Funding Support

The implementation phase entailed validating the module’s correctness with stakeholders. In order to execute the program, we have chosen Daffodil Polytechnic as the model institution and are in the process of establishing an Entrepreneurship Development Club to foster an entrepreneurial culture and mindset. An individual was selected to supervise club operations with the assistance of a committed team of five members. Six individuals were prepared with the requisite abilities through a training of trainers program.

A rigorous selection procedure was developed to find prospective entrepreneurs, which included administering a questionnaire to 200 candidates. Following rigorous workshops and seminars, a total of 25 students were chosen based on their objectives and dedication. The participation of reputable startup founders and mentors, who shared significant insights and experiences, further increased the program’s effectiveness.

In order to get investments, strategic alliances were established with Bangladesh Venture Capital Limited and KnowledgeVale, a provider of co-working spaces. After the logistical and resource developments, the group of 25 students participated in a vigorous 8-week program focused on developing entrepreneurial skills. This program included two weeks of classroom-based activities and six weeks of practical work both in the field and at a desk. The 25 trainees and 6 mentors maintained constant communication using WhatsApp and Google Meet. Various forms, tools, and research data were exchanged and discussed online and offline during desk jobs.

After finishing the program, the students acquired expertise in several areas, such as financial literacy, product/service costing, team building, branding and promotion, investment strategies, market research, sales strategies, cost analysis, profit forecasting, cash flow management, funding sources for startups, legal documentation, human-centered problem-solving, prototype development, and idea presentation and pitching.

Outcomes Piloting Solutions

The Entrepreneurship Festival marked the summit of this undertaking, during which the 25 students exhibited their prototypes aimed at addressing the specific challenges described in their business ideas. Prominent startup founders offered significant insights derived from their experiences. Bangladesh Venture Capital examined and authorized the business’s ideas, resulting in immediate financing for two students, while others launched the businesses using their own funds. These 25 students are now getting mentorship support through entrepreneurship development club.

Program highlights

This model emphasizes the significance of not only motivation but also the necessity for a comprehensive approach including multiple stakeholders. By implementing comparable entrepreneurial models, universities, colleges, and institutions globally may facilitate the transformation of our skilled young individuals from passive job seekers to active job creators. This, in turn, will cultivate a climate of innovation and economic empowerment.

Conclusion

To sum up, promoting entrepreneurship in Bangladesh needs an in-depth approach that includes improved networking opportunities, financial literacy, and regulatory reforms. By tackling these obstacles, we can enable the ambitious entrepreneurs of Bangladesh to transform their innovative ideas into thriving enterprises, ultimately boosting the country’s economic fulfillment.


Sourse: https://www.genglobal.org/bangladesh/gen-bangladesh-blog-common-reasons-behind-startups-failure-bangladesh

পর্যটন এবং আতিথেয়তা ব্যবস্থাপনা  শিল্পে ক্যারিয়ার সম্ভাবনা 

একটি সমৃদ্ধ বিশ্বে: আতিথেয়তা এবং পর্যটন শিল্পে যাত্রা শুরু
আজকের এই ইন্টারকানেকটেড পৃথিবীতে “হসপিটালিটি এন্ড টুরিজম” ইন্ডাস্ট্রি খুবই গুরুত্বপূর্ণ একটা ভূমিকা পালন করছে। ভ্রমণের মাধ্যমে মানুষের সংস্কৃতির আদান প্রদান হয়৷ অনেক নতুন নতুন অভিজ্ঞতা হয়ে থাকে। আর “হসপিটালিটি এন্ড টুরিজম” মূল কাজ করার ক্ষেত্রই এই পর্যটকদের নিয়ে।একজন পর্যটকের জন্য নিশ্চিত করে নিরাপদ আবাসন, যাতায়াত এর জন্য যানবাহন, অবসর যাপনের জন্য বিনোদনের বিভিন্ন এক্টিভিটি, ফুড এন্ড বেভারেজ ইত্যাদি। বিশ্বব্যাপী দিন দিন এই সেক্টরটি বৃহৎ থেকে বৃহত্তর হয়ে উঠছে। সেই সাথে সমান তালে বাড়ছে এই সেক্টরে ক্যারিয়ার গড়ার সুযোগ। 

কেন আপনি “হসপিটালিটি এন্ড ট্যুরিসম” এ ক্যারিয়ার গড়বেন?  

১. ডাইভার্সিটি এন্ড গ্রোথ: এই সেক্টরে বৈচিত্রময়তার কোন শেষ নেই। একদম লাক্সারি হোটেল থেকে ইকো ফ্রেন্ডলি রেস্ট্রুরেন্ট পর্যন্ত, সব রকম জায়গায় আগ্রহী মানুষজনের অভাব নেই। সব রকম পর্যায়েই গ্রো করার সুযোগ আছে। 

২. গ্লোবাল রিচ: এই সেক্টরটাই এমন যে, অন্যান্য সেক্টর বিশ্বব্যাপী মানুষের কাছে পৌঁছে যাওয়াটা খুবই ইজি। স্পেশালি আজকালকার এই ভার্চুয়াল যুগে। আপনি প্যারিসে বসে একটা বুটিক হোটেল চালান অথবা এমাজন এর রেইন ফরেস্টে একটা এডভেঞ্চার ট্যুর অর্গানাইজ করেন না কেন? গ্লোবাল অডিয়েন্সের কাছে পৌঁছে যাওয়াটা কিন্তু এখন খুব সহজ। এবং পৃথিবীর সবার জন্য আপনার ব্যাবসার দ্বারটা উন্মোচিত হয়ে যায়। 

৩.গতিশীলতা ও পরিবির্তনশীলতা: এটা এমন একটা ইন্ডাস্ট্রি যা টিকেই আছে এর ডাইভার্সিটির উপরে। এর এডাপ্টিং স্কিলের উপর বেইজ করে। সবসময় পরিবর্তনশীল ট্রেড, টেকনোলজি এসবের সাথে আপ টু ডেট থাকতে হয় এই পেশায়। সেজন্যই সৃজনশীলতা ও উদ্ভাবনী শক্তিকে এপ্রিসিয়েট করে এই ফিল্ড। 

৪.পিপলস্ ফোকাস: হসপিটালিটি এন্ড টুরিজম” এর মূল প্রতিপাদ্য বিষয়ই হলো পর্যটকদের জন্য ভ্রমণের একটা বেস্ট এক্সপেরিয়েন্স ক্রিয়েট করা। পর্যটকদের অভিজ্ঞতার সাথে জড়িত তাদের শারীরিক ও মানসিক অবস্থা। সেই কারণেই এটা অনেক বেশি হিউমেনিটেরিয়ান গ্রাউন্ডের উপর বেইসড ইন্ডাস্ট্রি।

৫. ইম্পেক্টফুল জার্নি: মানুষ ঘুরতে যায় কিন্তু কিছু আনন্দের সময় কাটানোর জন্য। আর সেই আনন্দের এক্সপেরিয়েন্স এর পার্ট যদি আপনিও হতে পারেন৷ তাহলে এর চেয়ে ভালো আর কি হতে পারে। কারো জন্য আপনি একটা ভালো স্মৃতি তৈরি করে দিলেন। আর এটাই “হসপিটালিটি এন্ড ট্যুরিজম” এর সৌন্দর্য।

আতিথেয়তা এবং পর্যটনে বিভিন্ন ক্যারিয়ারের পথ 

হোটেল ম্যানেজমেন্ট: গেস্ট সার্ভিস হাউসকিপিং, ফুড এন্ড বেভারেজ থেকে শুরু করে, সব কিছু নিয়েই একটা হোটেল পরিচালিত হয়। সুতরাং কাজের পরিধি এই সেক্টরে ব্যাপক। এবং এসব কাজ সুষ্ঠভাবে পরিচালনার জন্য দরকার শক্তিশালী নেতৃত্বত্ত্ব, সাংগঠনিক এবং সমস্যা সমাধানের দক্ষতা।

ট্যুরিজম ম্যানেজমেন্ট: ট্যুর প্ল্যান করা এবং ঠিকভাবে মার্কেটিং করা ভ্রমণপিপাসুদের আকর্ষিত করে ভ্রমণে আগ্রহী করানো একটি জনপ্রিয় ক্যারিয়ার অপশন।

ইভেন্ট ম্যানেজমেন্ট: ভ্রমনের জন্য ইভেন্ট প্ল্যান করা একটি জনপ্রিয় ক্যারিয়ার অপশন। বিভিন্ন অনুষ্ঠান এরেঞ্জ করা যেমন: কনফারেন্স, বিয়ে, উৎসব ইত্যাদির জন্য বেশ সৃজশীলতা আর স্ট্রাটেজিক প্ল্যানিং দরকার, যা ইভেন্ট ম্যানেজাররা করে থাকে। 

কুলিনারী আর্ট (রন্ধনশিল্প): রন্ধনশিল্পদের কদর এই সেক্টরে অনেক অনেক বেশি, কারণ তাদের তৈরি খাবারের স্বাদে থাকে লোকালিটির এক্সপেরিয়েন্স, যা একজন পর্যটককে আকৃষ্ট করে।

ট্রাভেল রাইটিং এন্ড ব্লগিং: ভ্রমণের বিভিন্ন অভিজ্ঞতা নিয়ে লেখা বা সরাসরি ভিডিও তৈরী করা উপার্জনের দারুণ একটা মাধ্যম হতে পারে, যা ভ্রমণকারীদের ইন্টারনেটে জায়গা সম্পর্কে তথ্য নিতে তাদের বিভিন্ন ব্লগ ও ভ্লগের সহায়তা নেয়।

আতিথেয়তা এবং পর্যটনে সাফল্যের জন্য দক্ষতা:

এক্সিলেন্স কমিউনিকেশন:  অতিথি, সহকর্মী এবং শিল্প অংশীদারদের সাথে কার্যকরভাবে যোগাযোগ করতে, সমস্যাগুলি সমাধান করতে এবং সবার জন্য একটি ইতিবাচক অভিজ্ঞতা নিশ্চিত করার জন্য এক্সিলেন্স কমিউনিকেশন অপরিহার্য।

প্রবলেম সলভিং এবং এডাপ্টেবিলিটি: আতিথেয়তা এবং পর্যটন শিল্পে সচরাচর অপ্রত্যাশিত চ্যালেঞ্জ উপস্থাপন করে, যা সৃজনশীল সমাধান খোঁজার এবং মসৃণ অপারেশন বজায় রাখার জন্য অভিযোজনযোগ্যতা এবং সম্পদশালীতা মূল চাবিকাঠি।

সাংস্কৃতিক সংবেদনশীলতা এবং আন্তঃসাংস্কৃতিক যোগাযোগ: আতিথেযয়তা শিল্পে সংস্কৃতিক বিনিময়ের মাধ্যমে বৈচিত্র্য এবং বিভিন্ন সংস্কৃতিতে কার্যকরভাবে যোগাযোগ করা সাফল্যের জন্য গুরুত্বপূর্ণ।

টাইম ম্যানেজমেন্ট স্কিল:হোটেল শিল্পে সময়মত প্রতিক্রিয়া প্রদানের জন্য মসৃণ ক্রিয়াকলাপ নিশ্চিত করতে এবং গ্রাহকের প্রত্যাশা পূরণ করতে শক্তিশালী সময় ব্যবস্থাপনার দক্ষতা প্রয়োজন।

সেলস্ ও মার্কেটিং দক্ষতা: আতিথিদের অভিজ্ঞতা উন্নত করতে এবং আয় বাড়াতে, সেবা এবং আকর্ষণগুলি সুন্দরভাবে প্রচার করা হয়।

টিমওয়ার্ক দক্ষতা: আতিথেয়তা এবং পর্যটন শিল্পে সহযোগিতা অবিচ্ছেদ্য, সহকর্মীদের সাথে নির্বিঘ্নে কাজ করে একটি সুসংহত এবং আনন্দদায়ক অভিজ্ঞতা নিশ্চিত করতে টিমওয়ার্ক দক্ষতা গুরুত্বপূর্ণ।

হসপিটালিটি ও ট্যুরিজম ইন্ডাস্ট্রিতে সুযোগ অবারিত। আপনার শুধু জানতে হবে আপনার সঠিক স্কিল অনুযায়ী সঠিক পেশাটি কিভাবে বেছে নেবেন। তাহলে এই ইন্ডাস্ট্রিতে সফল হতে পারবেন, কারণ এই সেক্টরের ব্যবস্থাপনা একটি সত্যিকারের পরিপূর্ণ ক্যারিয়ার যাত্রার প্রস্তাব দেয়।

Daffodil Polytechnic Institute organized the first-ever “1st Graduation Ceremony 2023”

In a significant milestone in the history of Bangladesh, Daffodil Polytechnic Institute organized the first-ever “1st Graduation Ceremony 2023” exclusively for Diploma in Engineering students. The ceremony took place at Daffodil Plaza, Sobhanbagh, Dhaka, on July 26, 2023.

The Honorable Minister, Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Mr. Mustafa Jabbar graced the occasion as the chief guest, while Mr. Mashrafe Bin Mortaza, MP and former Captain of Bangladesh National Cricket Team delivered the Speech as Graduation Ceremony Speaker and Mr. Md. Johor Ali, Member, National Skill Development Authority under Prime Minister’s Office, Mr. Abu Mamtaz Saaduddin Ahmed, Project Director (ASSET Project) of Ministry of Education , Mr. A K M A Hamid, President, IDEB, Prasenjit Chakma, Additional Residential Representative, UNDP Bangladesh were present as the special guests.

The graduation Ceremony was also addressed by Dr. Mohammad NuruzZaman, Chief Executive Officer of Daffodil Family, Mr. Mohammad Abdullah Al Mahmud Zaman, Secretary, Bangladesh Technical Education Board and Mr. K M Hasan Ripon, Principal, Daffodil Polytechnic Institute, Rahat Are Smriti, President; and Mrityunjoy Roy, General Secretary of Daffodil Polytechnic Institute Alumni Association. 

In the Graduation Ceremony a total of 350 students has been conferred upon diploma degrees and among them 10 best result oriented diploma holders were awarded ‘Merit Gold Medal’ and 3 were awarded Chairman’s Award in different categories. Best student’s award went to Jerin Tasnim Jaba of Computer Science and Engineering department. 

While addressing among the students Posts and Telecommunications Minister Mustafa Jobbar said, Graduation Ceremony ends your institutional education. Now it’s time to use your acquired education for the welfare of the country and the society. If the education you have acquired is of no use to the society and the country, it will be a great injustice and a great waste of the concerted efforts of your parents, teachers and the institution. So, he urged the students to take a pledge today that you will try to give back to the country multiples of what you have received and contribute to the formation of digital Bangladesh.

Technology can never replace the essence of human presence, as emphasized by our esteemed Chief Guest Mr. Mustafa Jabbar

He expressed hope that Daffodil Polytechnic Institute will continue its development and progress. The minister also said that Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman paid maximum emphasis on technical education just after independence. Ahd her daughter Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is working hard to build Smart Bangladesh through the implementation of Digital Baladesh.

While addressing as the Graduation Ceremony speaker Mashrafe Bin Mourtaza said, life doesn’t go according to the plans you make for it. Each of you will go through highs and lows, the difficult and the easy, and, regrettably, there may occasionally be too many challenges and not enough smooth sailing. How you handle both situations will determine your genuine level of success.

Mr. Mashrafe Bin Mourtaza, the distinguished speaker at the Graduation Ceremony, sheds light on the essence of leadership qualities.

He urged the students to follow the footprints of some of the high achievers, or active doers, or entrepreneurs, or a visionary like your  Chairman, Dr. Md. Sabur Khan; you will need to embark and re-embark on terrains of work and innovation “where angels fear to tread.” he added.

Gracing the graduation ceremony as a distinguished guest, Mr. A K M A Hamid, President of IDEB, highlighted the vital role of nurturing skilled graduates for a prosperous future. He extended his gratitude to Daffodil Polytechnic Institute for hosting impactful events like the 2023 graduation ceremony.
Joining the graduation ceremony as an honored guest, Mr. Mohammad Abdullah Al Mahmud Zaman, Secretary of the Bangladesh Technical Education Board, expressed his optimism that Daffodil Polytechnic Institute has been setting a commendable example for other polytechnic institutes across the nation to emulate.

At the welcome address Principal K M Hasan Ripon said, Daffodil Polytechnic Institute has catalyzed innovation in education systems and ensured total digital transformation of its academic systems. We are taking all efforts to develop the modern flagship institution, remarkably different in its devotion to access and equity; to the quality of its teaching, learning, research and to meeting national and regional socio-economic needs”, he added.

He also said, Daffodil Polytechnic Institute has created innovative courses, bolstered academia-industry relationships, expanded international collaboration, integrated innovation and creativity into its educational systems, placed the utmost importance on extra-curricular activities and ensured complete digital transformation of all its delivery systems. By assuring that a Z Generation would have access to all necessary support services and facilities, we attempted to create a comprehensive educational ecosystem.

This milestone serves as a springboard for the continued growth and evolution of Daffodil Polytechnic Institute. As we embark on this inspiring journey, we invite you to join us in shaping a brighter, knowledge-driven future for all.

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জাপানি ভাষায় ডিপ্লোমা শিক্ষার্থীদের দক্ষ করে তোলার জন্য চুক্তিবদ্ধ হয় DJIT এবং DPI

জাপানে দক্ষ কর্মীদের জন্য কাজের বিশাল সুযোগ সৃষ্টি হয়েছে। এশিয়া থেকে ৫০ হাজার দক্ষকর্মী কাজ করার সুযোগ পাচ্ছে জাপানে। ড্যাফোডিল পলিটেকনিক ইনস্টিটিউট এর শিক্ষার্থীরাও পিছিয়ে নেই। তারা বিভিন্ন সেক্টরে নিজেদের দক্ষ ও যোগ্য ইঞ্জিনিয়ার হিসেবে গড়ে তুলছে। তাই, জাপানে কর্মক্ষেত্রের বিশাল এই সুযোগ পাচ্ছে ড্যাফোডিল পলিটেকনিকের ডিপ্লোমা ইঞ্জিনিয়ারিং শিক্ষার্থীরা। ডিপ্লোমা শিক্ষার্থীদের জাপানে প্রবেশ করার পূর্বশর্ত হিসেবে জাপানিজ ভাষা আয়ত্ত্ব করা জরুরি। Daffodil japan it ltd (DJIT) বাংলাদেশের অন্যতম জাপানিজ ল্যাংগুয়েজ শিক্ষা প্রতিষ্ঠান, যাদের সাথে আজ ০৩ আগস্ট ড্যাফোডিল পলিটেকনিক ইন্সটিটিউট চুক্তিবদ্ধ হয়।ফলে, ড্যাফোডিল পলিটেকনিক ইন্সটিটিউট এর শিক্ষার্থীরা ভাষাগত দক্ষতা অর্জন করবে এবং তাদের জন্য জাপানি মার্কেটপ্লেস উন্মুক্ত হবে।