The inaugural session of the third Youth Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology was held on the North South University in Dhaka on Saturday.
Jointly organised by the NSU, OIC-COMSTECH, and the Islamic Organisation for Food Security, the occasion introduced collectively policymakers, teachers and representatives from worldwide organisations to focus on the significance of biotechnology in addressing world food security challenges, mentioned a press launch.
Finance and science and expertise adviser Salehuddin Ahmed was current as chief visitor on the programme.
MA Kashem, member, board of trustees, NSU; Aziz Al Kaiser, chairman, NSU board of trustees; Benajir Ahmed, member, NSU board of trustees; and Yeasmin Kamal, member, NSU board of trustees have been current as particular company whereas Professor Muhammad Iqbal Choudhary, coordinator basic of OIC-COMSTECH; and Professor Hafizur Rahman, COMSTECH focal individual for Bangladesh have been current as company of honour on the programme.
Ambassador Khusrav Noziri, assistant director basic of IOFS, delivered particular handle on the programme.
Professor Abdul Hannan Chowdhury, NSU vice-chancellor, chaired the session on the programme.
Salehuddin Ahmed mentioned that Bangladesh had achieved food self-sufficiency
‘I must thank our genome scientists for this success. Biotechnology will play a pivotal role in enhancing nutrition, resilience, and productivity in agriculture. We must further increase investment in education and research in these sectors and promote adaptive technologies to secure our agricultural future,’ he mentioned.
Khusrav Noziri emphasised the significance of cooperation amongst nations. He mentioned, ‘Food security is a collective challenge that demands global cooperation. This forum enables young scientists to share knowledge and build networks. Our priority must be a sustainable and secure food system, and genome technology should be applied safely, transparently, and ethically to gain public trust.’
Iqbal Choudhary famous the transformative function of science in agriculture. ‘Food security is a major challenge, and we are addressing it through science and technology. The future of food security lies in empowering our youth with the right tools and opportunities.’
Aziz Al Kaiser expressed optimism concerning the future. He mentioned, ‘Agriculture has always been the backbone of human civilization, and today biotechnology provides new pathways for food security. Through innovation, we can create sustainable solutions for farmers and ensure long-term food stability. This forum is not just academic—it reflects NSU’s dedication to excellence in schooling and analysis. We can present the platform and steering, however it’s the younger researchers who will sort out these challenges.’
Abdul Hannan Chowdhury remarked, ‘We must ensure that the food for future generations is safe and sustainable. Genome editing is a powerful tool, and in a gene-driven world, it will shape the future. This forum demonstrates the value of knowledge-sharing. By engaging students and young researchers, we are nurturing a generation ready to address the critical challenges of food security.’
The session concluded with a vote of thanks by Professor Abdur Rob Khan, treasurer and Pro-VC, in-charge, of NSU.