Biological hazards, health lab to be set up at DU
In this lab, academic and research activities on biological hazards and health-related subjects will be conducted
An international-standard 'Biological Hazard and Health Research Lab' will be established at Dhaka University (DU).
The decision came up from the Council Meeting of the Centre for Advanced Research in Sciences (CARS) held on Thursday with DU VC Prof Dr Md Akhtaruzzaman in the chair, said a press release.
In this lab, academic and research activities on biological hazards and health-related subjects will be conducted.
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Besides, various types of viruses, bacteria, and fungus, and other transmitted microorganisms in the samples of food, environment, and the human body will be identified and intensive researches on their impacts will be carried out in this lab.
DU Pro-Vice Chancellor (Academic) Prof Dr A S M Maksud Kamal, Dean of Science Faculty Prof Dr Tofail Ahmad Chowdhury, Dean of Biological Sciences Faculty Prof Dr Md Imdadul Hoque, Dean of Pharmacy Faculty Prof Dr S M Abdur Rahman, Dean of Earth and Environmental Sciences Faculty Prof Md Kawser Ahmed, Dean of Engineering and Technology Faculty Prof Dr Md Hasanuzzaman and Director of CARS Prof Dr Md Abdul Malek were present at the meeting held at DU Senate Bhaban.
