Events - 2024

Inauguration of ASM Student Chapter IU and Microbiology Quiz Competition

The American Society for Microbiology (ASM) chapter at Islamic University (IU) was inaugurated on October 5, alongside a microbiology quiz competition at the M.A. Wazed Miah Building. The event was led by Prof. Dr. Minnatul Karim and attended by IU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Nakib Muhammad Nasrullah, along with other distinguished guests. 

Students from the Faculty of Biological Sciences participated in the quiz, where Shaila Akter Tumpa won, and Amin Khan Shuvo and Farhad Alam were runners-up. Winners received crests and certificates. 

Prof. Dr. Rezuanul Islam emphasized the importance of microbiology and the ASM chapter’s role in enhancing academic and research opportunities at IU.

World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week observed at Islamic University

A vibrant rally was organized by the 𝐀𝐒𝐌 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐔 at Islamic University, Kushtia to spread awareness against Anti-Microbial Resistance. The event brought together students from the Biological Faculty and esteemed teachers, aiming to raise awareness about the global challenge of antimicrobial resistance and the need for urgent action.

Following the rally, impactful speeches were delivered by the respected faculty members. Their words highlighted the critical role of education, research, and responsible antibiotic use in combating AMR.

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭-𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐫𝐮𝐠 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧: 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬-𝐎𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭-𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐫𝐮𝐠 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧: 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬-𝐎𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠, focusing on Next-Generation Genomics, concluded successfully with insightful sessions and hands-on training.The day began with an inspiring opening speech by 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐫. 𝐌𝐨𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐝 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐦, 𝐀𝐒𝐌 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐡, who emphasized on the importance of Next Generation genomics. 

Following this, 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐫. 𝐀.𝐊.𝐌. 𝐍𝐚𝐳𝐦𝐮𝐥 𝐇𝐮𝐝𝐚, 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧,𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠, addressed the participants and executive members, appreciating the Chapter's dedication to promoting knowledge and skill development.

The training session was led by the esteemed 𝐌𝐝. 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐫 𝐑𝐚𝐡𝐦𝐚𝐧, 𝐋𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐫, 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲, 𝐉𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲. He conducted the training session beautifully with the insights on the basics of Next Generation Genomics and guided the participants for further knowledge. 

The second day was conducted by our honourable Trainer 𝐀𝐩𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐮𝐥, who started with a theoretical approach towards Drug Design and Molecular Docking followed by Hands on Training. It was overall a great session paving a way to the participants for further research and development.

Thalassemia Awareness and Screening

The Thalassemia Awareness & Screening Campaign was held on *January 25, 2025, at Islamic University, Kushtia, making it the first university in the Khulna division to organize such an event. The seminar and free screening program were jointly organised by BioTED and the American Society for Microbiology Student Chapter, Islamic University, Kushtia.  

The event was attended by Vice-Chancellor Professor Nokib Muhammad Nasrullah as the chief guest and Treasurer Professor Muhammad Jahangir Alam as a special guest. Professor A.K.M. Nazmul Huda, Chairman of the Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, presided over the seminar, while Professor Mohammad Minnatul Karim moderated the session. More than 200 students and faculty members participated in the awareness seminar.  

The keynote speaker, Dr. Muhammad Sawgatul Islam, Executive Director of BioTED, highlighted the importance of thalassemia prevention and engaged in discussions with students and faculty members. 

Following the seminar, a free thalassemia screening camp was conducted, where around 200 students and teachers participated. Among similar programs held across the country, the Islamic University Kushtia event was noted as the largest and most successful.  

Special gratitude was expressed to Professor Mohammad Minnatul Karim, whose guidance was crucial in organizing the event. The American Society for Microbiology Kushtia Chapter, led by President Shovon Shaha and Secretary Abu Reza, was also appreciated for their contributions and active participation in making the event a success.