Discussion held on career guidelines at Dhaka University

Speakers at a career counselling session on Saturday urged youth to acquire practical knowledge and hone their soft skills alongside formal academic pursuits to succeed in today’s competitive job market.

The event, titled "Career Guidance and Open Discussion", was organised by the Dhaka University unit of Bashundhara Shuvosangho in front of the university’s Senate Bhaban on Saturday afternoon. It aimed to guide students on career planning, skill development, and ethical values.

Bashundhara Shuvosangho Central Committee President and Assistant Professor of English at IUBAT Md Sadequl Islam attended the session as the chief guest.

Presided over by the unit's President Abdul Momin, the session was attended by Vice-Presidents Azizul Hakim and Kenton Chakma, General Secretary Riyadus Salehin, Joint General Secretary Sobhan Ali Hridoy, and Joint Organising Secretaries Rawshon Ali and Shakil Mia, alongside hall representatives and general members.

Sadequl Islam underscored the importance of skill acquisition in line with contemporary industry demands to tackle youth unemployment.

"Securing an academic degree alone is not enough to thrive in the job market. Youths must cultivate realistic and practical competencies to make themselves employment-ready," he said.

He urged students to uphold family bonds, treat parents with care and respect, and maintain strong moral principles.

He also identified effective communication, teamwork, leadership qualities, basic digital literacy, and adaptability as vital components of career progression, sharing insights from his personal life.

In his presidential address, Abdul Momin said the initiative aimed to ensure that Dhaka University students complement their academic strengths with practical expertise.

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General Secretary Riyadus Salehin reiterated the unit's commitment to supporting students, adding that more constructive and educational programmes would be arranged in the future to equip learners with pragmatic skills.

The lively open discussion concluded with participants gaining practical insights into career mapping, personal development, and professional preparedness.