A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Centre for Advanced Research in Sciences (CARS) of Dhaka University (DU) and AFC-Agro-Biotech Ltd. was signed today October 25, 2021 at the VC’s lounge of DU to develop and produce Covid-19 vaccine (DUBD-vac) jointly. Vice-Chancellor of DU Prof. Dr. Md. Akhtaruzzaman was present on this occasion. Treasurer of DU Prof. Mamtaz Uddin Ahmed and Executive Chairman of AFC-Agro-Biotech Ltd. Maj. Gen. (Retired) Md. Sarwar Hossain signed the MoU on behalf of their respective institution.

          According to the MoU, Centre for Advanced Research in Sciences (CARS) of DU and AFC-Agro-Biotech Ltd. will jointly work for innovation of various vaccines including development and production of Covid-19 vaccine (DUBD-vac). Besides, these two institutions will jointly conduct advanced level research on biological sciences including genetic engineering and biotechnology as well as producing various medicines. JND biotech and Emergent biotech, two renowned biotech companies in USA will provide support and cooperation in this regard.

DU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Md. Akhtaruzzaman thanked the AFC-Agro-Biotech Ltd. authorities for signing the MoU. The whole nation will be benefited by this inclusive research, he hoped.

 It may be mentioned that, JND biotech and Emergent biotech, companies in USA are running with the management of former DU students who are living in USA.

(Md. Rafiqul Islam)

Deputy Director

Public Relations office

University of Dhaka

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A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Centre for Advanced Research in Sciences (CARS) of Dhaka University and AFC-Agro-Biotech Ltd. was signed today October 25, 2021 at the VC’s lounge of DU to develop and produce Covid-19 vaccine (DUBD-vac). Vice-Chancellor of DU Prof. Dr. Md. Akhtaruzzaman was present on this occasion. (Picture: DU PR Office)