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!