We must further increase investment in training, analysis: Finance Adviser
Adviser to the Ministries of Finance, Science and Technology Dr Salehuddin Ahmed. File Photo
DHAKA, Sept 13, 2025 (BSS) – Adviser to the Ministries of Finance, Science
and Technology Dr Salehuddin Ahmed at this time mentioned that investment must be
elevated further in training and analysis in involved sectors and thus
promote adaptive applied sciences to safe agricultural future.
“Bangladesh has achieved meals self-sufficiency, and I must thank our genome
scientists for this success. Biotechnology will play a pivotal function in
enhancing diet, resilience, and productiveness in agriculture. We must
further increase investment in training and analysis in these sectors and
promote adaptive applied sciences to safe our agricultural future.”
Dr Salehuddin Ahmed mentioned this whereas addressing the inaugural session of the
third Youth Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology because the chief visitor held at this time
at North South University (NSU), collectively organized by NSU, OIC-COMSTECH, and
the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS).
The occasion introduced collectively eminent policymakers, teachers, and
representatives from worldwide organizations to spotlight the significance
of biotechnology in addressing international meals safety challenges, mentioned a press
launch.
M A Kashem, Member, Board of Trustees, NSU; Aziz Al Kaiser, Chairman, Board
of Trustees, NSU; Benajir Ahmed, Member, Board of Trustees, NSU; Yeasmin
Kamal, Member, Board of Trustees, NSU spoke as particular friends.
Ambassador Khusrav Noziri, Assistant Director-General of IOFS gave a particular
handle whereas Prof. Dr. Muhammad Iqbal Choudhary, Coordinator General of OIC-
COMSTECH and Prof. Dr. Hafizur Rahman, COMSTECH Focal Person for Bangladesh
spoke as friends of honour.
Prof. Abdul Hannan Chowdhury, Vice-Chancellor of NSU was the session chair
whereas Prof. Abdur Rob Khan, Treasurer and Pro-Vice Chancellor (In-Charge) of
NSU additionally spoke.
In his particular remarks, Ambassador Khusrav Noziri, Assistant Director-General
of IOFS, emphasised the significance of cooperation amongst nations.
He mentioned, “Food safety is a collective problem that calls for international
cooperation. This discussion board permits younger scientists to share data and construct
networks. Our precedence must be a sustainable and safe meals system, and
genome expertise needs to be utilized safely, transparently, and ethically to
acquire public belief.”
Delivering the welcome handle, Professor Dr Hafizur Rahman, COMSTECH Focal
Person for Bangladesh, mentioned, “Biotechnology can reshape the way in which we deal with
agricultural and dietary challenges. Our youth must take possession of
this journey and rework data into sensible options for humanity.”
Professor Dr Muhammad Iqbal Choudhary, Coordinator General of OIC-COMSTECH,
famous the transformative function of science in agriculture. “Here we start a brand new
chapter of collaboration. Food safety is a serious problem, and we’re
addressing it by science and expertise. The way forward for meals safety
lies in empowering our youth with the suitable instruments and alternatives.”
Aziz Al Kaiser, Chairman of NSU’s Board of Trustees, expressed optimism about
the long run. He mentioned, “Agriculture has at all times been the spine of human
civilization, and at this time biotechnology supplies new pathways for meals
safety. Through innovation, we are able to create sustainable options for farmers
and guarantee long-term meals stability.”
Chairing the session, Prof. Abdul Hannan Chowdhury, Vice-Chancellor of NSU,
remarked, “We must be certain that the meals for future generations is secure and
sustainable. Genome enhancing is a robust instrument, and in a gene-driven world,
it would form the long run. This discussion board demonstrates the worth of knowledge-
sharing.”
The session concluded with a vote of thanks by Prof. Abdur Rob Khan,
Treasurer and Pro-Vice Chancellor (In-Charge) of NSU.
“Today’s dialogue has set the tone for significant collaboration. Together,
academia and worldwide organizations can pave the way in which for a food-secure
future.” added Rob.
This two-day program (13 & 14 September 2025) will function a number of technical
classes with audio system from Turkey, Malaysia, Azerbaijan, Pakistan,
Kazakhstan, and different nations, offering a platform for data sharing
and worldwide collaboration in agricultural biotechnology.