MoU Signing Ceremony Between the Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangladesh and Agriculture & Food Systems Institute
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February 26, 2023
11:00 am - 1:00 pmMultipurpose Hall, National Science and Technology Complex, Agargaon
Dhaka, Bangladesh
A Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangladesh (MoST) and the Agriculture & Food Systems Institute (AFSI) was signed on February 26, 2023 to facilitate bilateral activities and mutual cooperation through the implementation of the South Asia Biosafety Program (SABP). Mr. Ziaul Hasan ndc, Respected Senior Secretary, MoST chaired the ceremony. Dr. Andrew Roberts represented AFSI, and Architect Yeafesh Osman, Honorable Minister, MoST graced the event as the Chief Guest.
Agenda
11:00 am
Guests arrive (light refreshments served).
11:25 am
Guests take their seats.
11:30 am
Welcome and Introduction
Dr. Md. Selim Reza, Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangladesh
11:40 am
Introduction to SABP and AFSI, with a Brief Discussion of the MoU Concept
Dr. Andrew F. Roberts, Chief Executive Officer, Agriculture & Food Systems Institute, USA
11:50 am
Harnessing the Benefits of Biotechnology
Dr. Vibha Ahuja, Senior Advisor, South Asia Biosafety Program and Chief General Manager, Biotech Consortium India Ltd.
12:00 pm
Remarks
Dr. Md. Salimullah, Director General, National Institute of Biotechnology, Bangladesh
12:10 pm
Remarks
Prof. Dr. Md. Aftab Ali Shaikh, Chairman, Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Bangladesh
12:20 pm
Speech by the Chair
Mr. Ziaul Hasan ndc, Respected Senior Secretary, Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangladesh
12:30 pm
Speech by the Chief Guest
Architect Yeafesh Osman, Honorable Minister, Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangladesh
12:40 pm
Signing of the MoU
Mr. Ziaul Hasan ndc, Respected Senior Secretary, Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangladesh
Dr. Andrew F. Roberts, Chief Executive Officer, Agriculture & Food Systems Institute, USA
12:45 pm
Concluding Remarks and Vote of Thanks
Prof. Dr. Rakha Hari Sarker, Country Coordinator, South Asia Biosafety Program
12:55 pm
Photo Session
1:00 pm
Lunch