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MoU Signing Ceremony Between the Ministry of Science and Technology, Bangladesh and Agriculture & Food Systems Institute

    February 26, 2023
    11:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Multipurpose 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