Training held at Dhaka University to sharpen students' communication skills, over a hundred students take part

The Dhaka University unit of Bashundhara Shubho Sangho organised a training programme titled 'Communication Skill Development Session' at Dhaka University to boost students' communication skills and confidence. The training session was held at the DUCSU cafeteria of the university at 11am on Tuesday.

Mohammad Hira Sarkar, founder of the Dhaka University English Language Club and One Academy, was the trainer at the session. More than a hundred students from different academic years of Dhaka University took part.

Present at the programme were Abdul Momin, president of the Dhaka University unit of Bashundhara Shubho Sangho; senior vice-president Usayatun Hasana Hasi; vice-presidents Azizul Hakim, Shirin Akter, Priya Khatun and Nusrat Oishi; joint general secretary Hanif Ali; joint organising secretary Kenton Chakma; and general members Baishakhi, Sirajum Munira, Sanjida Akter, Mim Akter, Maria, Iti Khatun, Nishat, Muttakina and Afsana Khatun.

At the session, students were trained in effective communication, speaking with confidence and presenting themselves properly. Verbal and non-verbal communication, body language, listening attentively to others, and techniques for modulating and using the voice were also discussed.

Through practical exercises, students also got the chance to identify their own weaknesses in communication. By taking part directly, they could understand where they need to improve.

Sathi Akter, a student of the university who took part in the session, said that although the discussion was introductory, it was quite effective. Through direct participation, they were able to identify their weaknesses in communication, and if they can improve in those areas in future, they will become more skilled in communication.

Abdul Momin, president of the Dhaka University unit of Bashundhara Shubho Sangho, said communication is an inseparable part of life. University-level students in particular face various problems in academic and professional life if they are not skilled in communication. Acquiring communication skills is a long-term process, and they tried to give students a basic idea of it so they can get a sense of the next steps in their own development.

Session conductor Mohammad Hira Sarkar said communication is one of the most important soft skills in the world. The programme discussed how to communicate effectively keeping pace with globalisation, and the basics of communication were taught hands-on. Their aim was to teach students even one percent of the subject, which could serve as a foundation for developing their skills in future.

The Dhaka University unit of Bashundhara Shubho Sangho said it plans to organise three programmes in total in November and December to develop the skills students need in their personal and professional lives. Tuesday's session was the first of these programmes.

Under the unit's plan, two more programmes will be organised over the next two months. These programmes will help students develop the skills they need in their personal and professional lives.