Rangamati, 16 May (V7N) - The news report primarily focuses on the inauguration of the first-ever International Conference and Bioscience Carnival (ICBC) at Rangamati University of Science and Technology (RUST). It details the speeches and the significance of the event for the Chittagong Hill Tracts in terms of scientific innovation and addressing the needs of the local population.

The report mentions several speakers and their topics, highlighting areas such as:

Sustainable Healthcare: Dr. Asadul Gani discussed innovations and collaborations in bioscience, biosafety, and biosecurity for sustainable healthcare, mentioning the move towards lab automation with robots in developed countries.

Drug Discovery: Dr. Monira Ahsan spoke about the challenges and potential of natural products in drug discovery and the role of Artificial Intelligence in this field.

Scientific Advancement in Bangladesh: Professor Dr. Anwarul Azim Akhand emphasized the talent in Bangladesh but pointed out the lack of adequate laboratories and research equipment, stressing the need for collaboration between industry and academia.

Food Security and Climate Mitigation: Dr. Abed Chowdhury detailed the potential of cultivating Panchabrihi rice in the Chittagong Hill Tracts for food security and climate change mitigation, along with the economic benefits of agar tree cultivation.

The report also includes the welcoming address by Professor Dr. Md. Atiyar Rahman, the guest of honor speeches by Professor Dr. Md. Saidur Rahman and Kajal Talukder, and the chief guest's address by Mr. Supradeep Chakma, who assured support for the university's development and the well-being of the local people. The closing remarks were given by Professor Dr. Md. Rakibul Islam and Dr. Nikhil Chakma.

Finally, the report mentions the technical session where researchers presented six papers on the challenges in controlling emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases.

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