DHAKA : North South University (NSU) has hosted a
discussion and prayer session on Thursday (August 27, 2026) to observe
Eid-e-Miladunnabi (PBUH) 2026 at the university’s Main Auditorium.The program
featured discussions on the life and teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH),
along with Quran recitation, Hamd and Naat, a documentary screening, and a
special prayer. Faculty members, students, officers, staff, and guests attended
the event.
The program was attended by Shamim Kaiser, State Minister
for Religious Affairs of the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh,
as the chief guest. Benajir Ahmed, Member and former Chairman of the NSU Board
of Trustees, attended as the special guest. Dr. Ziaul Haque Adnan, Chairman of
the Department of Management at NSU, delivered the keynote address, while M. M. Nawaz Amin, Senior Lecturer in the
Department of Management at NSU, led the prayer. Professor Abdul Hannan
Chowdhury, Vice-Chancellor of North South University, chaired the program, and
Professor Nasar U. Ahmed, Pro Vice-Chancellor of NSU, delivered the welcome address.
In his welcome address, Professor Nasar U. Ahmed said,
“The life and teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) are a source of
inspiration for every one of us in every situation. Allah has blessed us with
the capacity to think freely and make informed choices. We should use this
ability to understand and follow the teachings of the Prophet (PBUH) in our
daily lives.”
Chief guest State Minister Shamim Kaiser said, “Prophet
Muhammad (PBUH) brought the Holy Quran to us from Almighty Allah. The Quran contains
guidance on science, technology, business, and how we should conduct our lives.
If we can truly embrace the Quran, not simply by reading it, but by
understanding its teachings and applying them in our lives, we can bring
meaningful and positive changes to our personal lives, society, and the
nation.”
Special guest Benajir Ahmed said, “Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi
(PBUH) is an important occasion for us to renew our remembrance of the ideals
and humanitarian teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). His life, honesty,
sense of justice, humility, and exemplary character serve as an ideal for us to
emulate. By following his ideals, we can play an important role in shaping our
personal lives, society, and the nation.”
Keynote speaker Dr. Ziaul Haque Adnan highlighted five key
takeaways from the life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). He said, “Commitment and
conviction, never losing hope, maintaining a strong connection with Allah, and
learning how to treat others with kindness, respect and compassion. The life of
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) teaches us the importance of patience, humanity and
good character in our everyday lives.”
Professor Abdur Rob Khan, Treasurer of NSU, said, “May
love for Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and adherence to his Sunnah bring peace,
harmony and welfare to our personal and social lives.”
In his remarks, Professor Abdul Hannan Chowdhury said, “Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was selfless and devoted his life to the well-being of others. He did everything possible for the welfare of humanity. His life demonstrates how a person can dedicate himself not only to the betterment of a nation but also to the greater good of all humanity.”
