Department of International Business (IB) at the University of Dhaka (DU) celebrated its 19th anniversary under the theme “19 Years of Glory”, marking its establishment in 2007.

The celebrations began with the distribution of traditional sweets (mishti) to other departments across the university as a gesture of goodwill. The sweets were presented in hand-painted clay pots featuring the anniversary theme and the department’s name.

Guests then gathered in the department courtyard for a cake-cutting ceremony. The cake featured the anniversary emblem, depicting a globe encircled by an aircraft’s flight path.

Faculty members, guests and students also took part in releasing blue, white and silver balloons alongside a commemorative banner bearing the words “19 Years of Success”. Cake and sweets were subsequently distributed among IB students.

The programme also featured a stall fair organised by IB students. The stalls offered a range of products and activities, including food and refreshments, bags, face painting, calligraphy, charms, crochet items and dresses.

The fair was scheduled to continue until 8pm, attracting students and faculty members from the Faculty of Social Sciences and other faculties.

The anniversary brought together students, faculty members and alumni to celebrate the department’s 19-year journey and its academic and extracurricular activities.