NSU inaugurates Department of Microbiology

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North South University (NSU) formally inaugurated its Department of Microbiology on November 11, 2026, marking a significant milestone in the university’s academic development and…

North South University (NSU) formally inaugurated its Department of Microbiology on November 11, 2026, marking a significant milestone in the university’s academic development and celebrating 20 years of microbiology at NSU. The inauguration of the Department of Microbiology as an independent academic department followed its separation from the former Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology. To mark this new chapter, the university organised a programme titled “20 Years of Microbiology at NSU: Celebration & Inauguration of the Department of Microbiology”.

The inauguration programme was attended by Dr S M Ziauddin Hyder, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister at the Ministry of Health & Family Affairs, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, as the chief guest. Aziz Al Kaiser, Chairman of the NSU Board of Trustees, and Benajir Ahmed, Member and Former Chairman of the NSU Board of Trustees, attended the programme as special guests. Prof. Abdul Hannan Chowdhury, Vice-Chancellor of NSU, chaired the session. The programme also featured Prof. Nasar U Ahmed, Pro Vice-Chancellor of NSU; Dr Nayeema Bulbul, Chairman of the Department of Microbiology, NSU; and Prof. Dipak Kumar Mitra, Dean of the School of Health & Life Sciences, NSU.

Dr Nayeema Bulbul highlighted the department's academic journey and its contributions to microbiology education at NSU, stating, “The journey of microbiology at NSU over the past 20 years reflects our continued commitment to academic development and scientific learning. We look forward to building on this foundation through quality education, research, and innovation.”

Prof. Dipak Kumar Mitra emphasised the importance of microbiology within the broader field of health and life sciences, stating, “Microbiology is an integral part of health and life sciences, with significant contributions to healthcare and scientific research.

Addressing the programme, Chief Guest Dr S M Ziauddin Hyder emphasised the broader role of universities in…

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