Daffodil International University (DIU) has received the country’s highest civilian honor, the ‘Freedom Award’, for outstanding contributions in the field of ‘Research and Training’. Daffodil International University (DIU) has organized a reception to celebrate this glorious achievement of receiving the ‘Freedom Award 2026’.
The event, organized at the International Conference Hall of Knowledge Tower, Daffodil Smart City, was graced by the chief guest Dr. Masuma Habib, Honorable Member, University Grants Commission (UGC). Special guests were Dr. Shafiqul Bari, Vice Chancellor, Exim Bank Agricultural University, Rajshahi and Dr. Md. Tofazzal Islam, Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies, Gazipur Agricultural University.
DIU Vice Chancellor Dr. M. R. Kabir, Pro-Vice Chancellor Dr. Mohammad Masum Iqbal, teachers, students and invited guests were also present at the event.
The event began colorfully with a guard of honor by the BNCC cadets.
The main program began with the performance of the national anthem. After that, the program was followed by a welcome speech and a documentary based on the life and work of Professor Dr. MA Rahim was screened.
Later, the distinguished guests present delivered their speeches, highlighting his outstanding contributions and achievements.
His relentless efforts in expanding agricultural education, leading research and innovation are playing a significant role in enriching the country’s agricultural sector. Dr. MA Rahim has achieved a significant success in agricultural research during his teaching career at DIU. Four high-yielding and improved jackfruit varieties DIU Jackfruit-1, DIU Jackfruit-2, DIU Jackfruit-3 and DIU Jackfruit-4, developed through research conducted at the Germplasm Center of the Department of Agricultural Sciences of the university, have recently been approved and registered by the National Seed Board and the Ministry of Agriculture. This achievement is a notable example of DIU’s research-based initiatives to promote sustainable agricultural development, food security and innovation in the country’s agricultural sector.