Beximco Pharmaceuticals PLC and the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences of North South University (NSU) have reaffirmed their commitment to advancing pharmaceutical research, innovation and career development through their ongoing academic-industry collaboration.
The partnership was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed last year, with the objective of creating opportunities for students to gain practical research experience and contribute to the development of Bangladesh’s pharmaceutical sector. Under the MoU, Beximco Pharma has been providing financial support and access to its world-class research facilities to selected MPharm students of NSU to facilitate their thesis projects on specific research topics.
A small ceremony was held yesterday at Beximco Pharma’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Tongi to mark the formal submission of thesis projects by two MPharm students from NSU. The ceremony was attended by Beximco Pharma’s Chief Operating Officer (COO) Rabbur Reza and NSU Vice-Chancellor Professor Abdul Hannan Chowdhury.
Speaking on the occasion, the representatives of both institutions highlighted the importance of stronger collaboration between academia and industry in developing skilled professionals and promoting research that can contribute to the advancement of the pharmaceutical sector.
During the visit, a 10-member delegation from NSU, led by Professor Abdul Hannan Chowdhury, also toured Beximco Pharma’s advanced manufacturing facilities in Tongi. The delegation was briefed on the company’s manufacturing operations, quality standards and modern pharmaceutical production facilities.
The collaboration provides NSU students with an opportunity to gain first-hand exposure to an internationally benchmarked pharmaceutical manufacturing environment while undertaking research relevant to the industry.
The initiative reflects Beximco Pharma’s continued commitment to nurturing future talent, strengthening academia-industry linkages and supporting the advancement of pharmaceutical research and innovation in Bangladesh.
Through such collaborations, Beximco Pharma and NSU aim to create greater opportunities for students to develop research capabilities and practical knowledge, contributing to a stronger and more skilled pharmaceutical workforce for the country.