The Nutrition and Food Engineering (NFE) Department started the Spring semester in grand style with a vibrant Orientation Program on February 5th, 2024. The event was held at the prestigious Daffodil International Conference Room in the Knowledge Tower to officially welcome all the new students who dream of becoming food engineers and nutritionists.

The program was honored by the esteemed presence of Professor Dr. Md. Bellal Hossain, Dean of the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, and Associate Professor Dr. Nizam Uddin, the Head of the NFE Department. Dedicated faculty members from the department added their radiance and significance by joining the festivities. Dr. Md. Bellal Hossain (Professor) and Dr. Nizam Uddin (Associate Professor) shared their invaluable insights, outlining how the next four years can be a transformative journey shaping the students' prosperous future. Assistant Professor Md. Juwel Rana, a respected faculty member, further equipped the incoming students with comprehensive guidance on the university's rules and regulations, ensuring a smooth transition into academic life. New students were warmly greeted and adorned with flowers, a gesture of welcome extended by their enthusiastic seniors. This welcoming gesture set the stage for a supportive learning environment. The program concluded on a high note with a melodious song by a senior lecturer, leaving a lasting impression on the new students. This Orientation Program served as a springboard for the new NFE students, with a sense of belonging, excitement, and clarity fostered by the orientation Program, the new NFE students are now ready to embark on their academic journey.

The NFE Department is also excited to see these new students grow and become successful in the coming years! We're here to support them every step of the way. Welcome to our NFE family!

The Department of Nutrition & Food Engineering (NFE) at Daffodil International University
(DIU), Bangladesh, festively celebrated World Food Safety Day-2023 on 7 th June with the
participation of more than five hundred students. This event, organized by the department, aimed
to raise awareness about the importance of ensuring food safety and promoting sustainable food
practices. The celebration of World Food Safety Day-2023 at NFE, DIU, was a grand affair that
brought together students, faculty members, industry experts, and professionals from various
fields related to food safety.
Professor Dr. M. A. Rahim, a fruit scientist, also joined the rally and discussion session with the
faculty members to discuss different food safety issues.
Every year, 600 million people get sick due to the 200 different types of illnesses that can be
transmitted by food. Young people and populations with limited resources are among the most
affected. Foodborne illnesses cause 420,000 preventable deaths every year.
Professor Dr. M. Bellal Hossain, Dean of the Faculty of Allied Health Science, gave his valuable
speech and the role of graduates in ensuring food safety.
This year's theme is "Food Standards Save Lives". Standards not only provide farmers and
processors with guidance on the hygienic handling of food, but also define maximum levels of
additives and contaminants, among other components, that can be safely consumed.
And also, Dr. Nizam Uddin, Head of the Department of Nutrition and Food Engineering, give his
welcome speech on World Food Safety Day.
The successful celebration of World Food Safety Day-2023 by the Department of Nutrition &
Food Engineering (NFE), Daffodil International University (DIU), underscored the institution's
commitment to promoting food safety and creating awareness among students and the wider
community. By organizing such events, the department continues to play a vital role in nurturing
future professionals who will ensure our food systems' safety and sustainability. Overall, this
event served as a platform to educate, inspire, and empower individuals to make informed
choices and take action towards building a safer and healthier food environment for all.
Thanks to the dedicated efforts of policymakers, food safety authorities, farmers, food business
operators, cooks, scientists, teachers, students and consumers, to play active role in making safe
food for all.

Let's work together for food safety and good health!

We are pleased to invite you in the awareness building event on “Breast Cancer Awareness & Screening Program” on 30^th November 2022 (Wednesday) from 12:30 PM - 03:00 PM, at International Conference Hall, AB4, Daffodil Smart City, Ashulia, Savar, Dhaka 1341.

The event will be jointly organized by the Department of Nutrition and Food Engineering (NFE) and PUSTIGYAN (an association of NFE students) in collaboration with Global Health Research Center.

Prof. Dr. Habibullah Talukder Ruskin, Head, Department of Cancer Epidemiology, National Institute of Cancer Research and Hospital will be present as keynote speaker and renowned Public Health Expert Dr. Abu Jamil Faisel will also be present as a speaker.

The Honorable Vice Chancellor of Daffodil International University, Professor Dr. M. Lutfar Rahman will grace the event as Chief guest. Honorable Pro-Vice Chancellor, Professor Dr. S. M. Mahbub Ul Haque Majumder; Professor Dr. Mostafa Kamal, Dean, Academic Affairs; Dr. Mohammed Nadir Bin Ali, Registrar; Prof. Dr. Md. Bellal Hossain, Associate Dean, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences; Dr. Nizam Uddin, Head (In-Charge), Department of Nutrition and Food Engineering, will be present as special guest at the event.

Professor Dr. Abu Naser Zafar Ullah, Dean, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, will grace as the Chairperson of this event.

The Department of Nutrition and Food Engineering (NFE) has organized a Hospital visit, which has been scheduled to be held on  30th November, 2022 (Wednesday). The visit will be conducted at the Kidney Foundation Hospital and Research Institute Bangladesh, Plot No. 5/2, Road No.-l, Section-2, Mirpur, Dhaka 1216. 

The department of Nutrition and Food Engineering (NFE) is going to organize a sport event ‘Presidence Cricket Cup Tournament-2022’ which will be held on 28th to 30th November, 2022 in DIU Central Field. In the event departmental alumni and current students will participate diffenent sports to make the event successful. 

A group of NFE students with Faculty members Participated in 2nd Day of 8th BAPA foodpro International Expo where they presented Innovative food developed by NFE students.

The Department of Nutrition and Food Engineering (NFE) is going to organize an industrial visit, which has been scheduled to be held on  17th November, 2022 (Thursday). The visit will be conducted at BRAC Dairy and Food Project.

A group of NFE students visited Training Institute for Chemical Industries (TICI) on 08th November 2022 as Industrial Tour. Where they practically learn lots of unit operations involved in Food Industries and also they gather knowledge of Quality control and Instrumental Techniques like as ICPMS, AAS, HPLC, MS etc.

A group of NFE students visited Prome Agro Foods Ltd on 5th November, 2022

We are pleased to invite you in the awareness building event titled as “Waste management and Inclusiveness” on 31st October 2022 (Monday) at Prof. Dr. Aminul Islam Seminar Hall, AB4, Daffodil Smart City, Ashulia, Savar, Dhaka 1341, BD.

The event will be organized by the Department of Nutrition and Food Engineering (NFE) and supported by Swedish Institute (SI), Sweden in collaboration with Embassy of Sweden in Dhaka and SI Alumni Network in BD.

The Honorable Vice Chancellor of Daffodil International University, Professor Dr. M. Lutfar Rahman; Honorable Pro-Vice Chancellor, Professor Dr. S. M. Mahbub Ul Haque Majumder; Professor Dr. Mostafa Kamal, Dean, Academic Affairs; Professor Dr. Abu Naser Zafar Ullah, Dean, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences; Dr. Mohammed Nadir Bin Ali, Registrar; Professor Dr. Engr. A. K. M. Fazlul Haque, Advisor, Office of the Registrar; Prof. Dr. Md. Bellal Hossain, Associate Dean, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences; Dr. Nizam Uddin, Head, In-Charge, Department of Nutrition and Food Engineering; Mr. Alim Bari, Communication Officer, Embassy of Sweden will be present as guest at the event.

Honorable Pro-Vice Chancellor of Daffodil International University, Professor Dr. S. M. Mahbub Ul Haque Majumder will grace as the Chairperson of this event.

The Department of Nutrition and Food Engineering celebrated

 #TheWorldFoodDay2022 

This year the theme for World Food Day is :

• “Leave NO ONE behind”

• “We need to build a sustainable world where everyone, everywhere has regular access to enough nutritious food”.

The Department of Nutrition and Food Engineering is committed to ensure safe, nutritious and wholesome food for all. In this context NFE is ensuring state-of-the-art Laboratory facilities and Curriculum to produce world class graduates and to achieve the SDG’s.

The Department of Nutrition and Food Engineering celebrated

 #TheWorldFoodDay2022 

This year the theme for World Food Day is :

• “Leave NO ONE behind”

• “We need to build a sustainable world where everyone, everywhere has regular access to enough nutritious food”.

The Department of Nutrition and Food Engineering is committed to ensure safe, nutritious and wholesome food for all. In this context NFE is ensuring state-of-the-art Laboratory facilities and Curriculum to produce world class graduates and to achieve the SDG’s.

Hands on Training on Fruit Processing and Packaging an Export Diversification and Competitiveness Development Project, jointly organized by WTO Cell, Ministry of Commerce and the Department of Nutrition and Food Engineering, Daffodil International University (DIU)

We are happy to invite you as our guest at the Closing Ceremony of “Hands on Training on Fruit Processing and Packaging”  (Batch: 6, Group: K & L) an Export Diversification and Competitiveness Development Project, jointly organized by WTO Cell, Ministry of Commerce and the Department of Nutrition and Food Engineering, Daffodil International University (DIU). The Closing Ceremony of the project will commence at sharp 02:30 PM on 21^st September 2022 (Wednesday) at Room: 213 of AB-3, DIU, Daffodil Smart City, Ashulia, Savar, Dhaka 1341, BD.

The Honorable Pro-Vice Chancellor of Daffodil International University, Professor Dr. S. M. Mahbub Ul Haque Majumder will grace as the Chief Guest. The Advisor of Daffodil International University, Professor Dr. M. A. Rahim will present as the Chairperson. Mr. Hamidul Haque Khan (Director, Finance and Accounts, Daffodil International University) and Mr. Md. Hafizur Rahman (Director General, Additional Secretary, WTO Cell, Ministry of Commerce, BD) will be present as Guest of Honors. Jinnat Rehana (Joint Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, BD), Mr. Mohammad Ileas Mia (Deputy Secretary, WTO Cell, Ministry of Commerce, BD) and Mr. Md. Taibur Rahman (Secretary, BAPA) has given their kind consent to be present as the Special Guests at this auspicious event.

Your graceful presence at the Closing Ceremony will be highly appreciated. We look forward to your presence in this event.

Project Shown by the Students of NFE Regarding the Sugar content in different types of drinks

The Department of Nutrition and Food Engineering under the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University is one of a leading department in the field of food and nutrition in Bangladesh. With the vision to provide a student-centered learning environment and develop their potential through research and innovation, this department continues producing quality graduates in the field of food and nutrition for the development of the society and to admit the Sustainable Development Goals. The Human Development Research Centre (HDRC) is a leading research organization in Bangladesh. It has earned its reputation and credibility in the domain of socio-economic studies since 1999.  HDRC has accomplished over 250 contemplative studies on multifarious issues. Guided by the objective ‘Humane development through research and action’ HDRC, through its quality research outputs, has achieved a commendable position in the field of development thinking.

The memorandum of understanding (“The Memorandum”) has been signed on July 04, 2022 by and between Department of Nutrition and Food Engineering (NFE) under the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University; Daffodil Smart City, Dhaka 1207, and Human Development Research Centre (HDRC); House no. 05, Road no. 08, Mohammadiya Housing Society, Mohammadpur, Dhaka.

The purpose of the memorandum is to set out the working arrangements so that NFE and HDRC can work together to complete various research studies/assignments/projects, share and exchange expertise and provide support to each other’s development.

The agreement has been signed on behalf of NFE by Ms. Fouzia Akter, Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Nutrition and Food Engineering (NFE), Honorable Registrar Professor Dr. Engr. A. K. M. Fazlul Hoque, Daffodil International University and  Professor Dr. Abu Naser Zafar Ullah, Dean, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University and on behalf of HDRC Mr. Faisal M Ahamed Director, Mr. Abu Taleb, Director, Finance and Admin and Md. Fazle Rabby, Deputy Director, Research, Human Development Research Centre (HDRC) in presence of Professor Dr. S.M. Mahbub Ul Haque Majumder, Honorable Pro Vice Chancellor, Daffodil International University.

Extra curricular activities of the Department for last Spring 2018 semester