Communication skills training held for DU students

The Dhaka University unit of Bashundhara Shuvosangho organised a training session titled "Communication Skill Development Session" on Tuesday to enhance students' interpersonal communication and self-confidence.

The session was held at the DUCSU cafeteria at 11:00am, drawing more than a hundred students from various academic sessions across the university. Mohammad Hira Sarkar, founder of the Dhaka University English Language Club (DELC) and One Academy, conducted the training as the resource person.

The programme was attended by Bashundhara Shuvosangho Dhaka University Unit President Abdul Momin, Senior Vice-President Uswatun Hasana Hashi, Vice-Presidents Azizul Hakim, Shirin Akter, Priya Khatun, and Nusrat Oishi. Joint General Secretaries Hanif Ali and Kenton Chakma, and Assistant Organising Secretary Samia Tasnim Suvi were present, alongside general members Baishakhi, Sirajum Munira, Sanjida Akter, Mim Akter, Maria, Iti Khatun, Nishat, Muttakina, and Afsana Khatun.

The workshop focused on techniques for effective interpersonal communication, public speaking, verbal and non-verbal cues, body language, active listening, and voice modulation. Practical exercises were also conducted to help participants identify and address their personal communication bottlenecks.

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Participating student Sathi Akter remarked that the interactive approach allowed attendees to identify personal shortcomings, expressing optimism about improving professional and academic delivery.

Bashundhara Shuvosangho DU unit disclosed that the workshop marks the first of three dedicated skill-development programmes planned across November and December.

Unit President Abdul Momin stated that communication remains an indispensable asset, cautioning that a lack of fluency impedes academic and career progression.

Session instructor Mohammad Hira Sarkar described communication as an essential soft skill in a globalised era, adding that the hands-on session aimed to provide a foundational groundwork for continuous self-development.