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International bio-tech conference ends at DU


Published : 12 Nov 2019 05:44 PM | Updated : 01 Sep 2020 09:34 PM

A three-day long fourth “International Conference on Biotechnology in Health and Agriculture (ICBHA)” will conclude today at Dhaka University (DU). Global Network of Bangladeshi Biotechnologists (GNOBB) in association with Innovations in Plant and Food Sciences (IPFS) has organized the event.

Vice-Chancellor of DU Professor Dr Md Akhtaruzzaman presided over the inaugural function which has begun on Monday at Nabab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Bhaban Auditorium of Dhaka University (DU). Agriculture Minister Dr Mohammad Abdur Razzaque addressed it as the chief guest. UGC Chairman Professor Dr Kazi Shahidullah, Comilla University Vice- Chancellor Professor Dr Emran Kabir Chowdhury, Executive Director of Krishi Gabeshona Foundation Dr Wais Kabir and Dean of the Faculty of Biological Sciences of DU Professor Dr M Imdadul Hoque addressed the inaugural function as special guests. President of GNOBB Professor Dr Zeba Islam Seraj delivered welcome speech while Conference Secretary Dr ABM Md Khademul Islam gave vote of thanks. General Secretary of GNOBB Professor Dr M Manjurul Karim also addressed it.

Agriculture Minister Dr Mohammad Abdur Razzaque said, Bangladesh has made tremendous progress in all sectors including agriculture, health, education, trade, business and economics under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The government has already taken pragmatic measures to make Bangladesh free from hunger and poverty, he pointed out. He emphasized on ensuring food security and nutrition in the country through proper utilization of biotechnology.

Professor Dr Md Akhtaruzzaman urged the biotechnologists to play an effective role in ensuring food safety in the country. He stressed the need for conducting combined efforts of academicians, biotechnologists and industrialists in this regard.

It may be mentioned that teachers and researchers from different countries including Bangladesh, India, China, Japan, Malaysia, Germany, USA, Canada and UK are participating in the conference.