The Bangladesh Studies course, under the Department of Social Science, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, American International University-Bangladesh organised a poster competition with the theme ‘Discovering Bangladesh through the lens of Posters’ at the AIUB permanent campus on Thursday.
The posters showcased various aspects of Bangladesh, including its people, cultural diversity, archaeological heritage, geography, tourism, development, digital advancements, emergence as a nation, social structure, arts, festivals, politics, and governance.
Professor Abdur Rahman, pro-vice-chancellor of AIUB, graced the event as guest of honour. He commended the students for their active participation, emphasising the fact that the event was organised by and for the students of the Bangladesh Studies course.
The inauguration ceremony was led by Professor Tazul Islam, dean, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, in the presence of Buddha Dev Biswas, head of the Department of Social Science, who delivered the welcome speech.
The poster competition was coordinated by Buddha Dev Biswas, head of Social Science, and Farhana Afroz, coordinator of the Bangladesh Studies course.
Out of 80 posters selected from a total of 40 sections of the Bangladesh Studies course comprising 1400 students, three teams were awarded certificates and books for their outstanding posters on the Development of Bangladesh, Tourism in Bangladesh, and Festivals in Bangladesh.
The event was concluded with active participation from students and a cultural programme for both students and faculty members of the social science department, said a press release.