It is our great pleasure to invite you to join the Symposium on “Innovations in Food Research for industrial application” to be held at the International Mother Language Institute, Segun Bagicha, Dhaka, on May 4, 2024 (Saturday), from 9:00AM to 5:00PM supported by The Asian Federation of Biotechnology (AFOB) Bangladesh region and Committee of Action, Research, Extension and Services (CARES). The new research findings & technology will be introduced to the audiences to improve the quality of life of the people of Bangladesh.
Prof Dr. M. Shamsher Ali, former Vice Chancellor of Bangladesh Open University, has kindly consented to be the chief guest on this occasion. S. M. ferdouse Alam, Director General of Bangladesh Standard Testing Institute (BSTI) will be present as special guest and the Chairman, Akij Food and Beverages Limited, will be present as guest of honor, and Professor Wen-Chien Lee, Former President, Asian Federation of Biotechnology (AFOB) will also be present as guest of honor. Many other distinguished guests from academia, research institutes, ministry officials, NGO, and food manufacturers will be present at the event.
Please fill up the google form using the https://forms.gle/puE51tHHfH2oDwcD6 for confirming your participation. Your presence will inspire us and make this event a success.

Professor Dr. Mozammel Hoq                                                                Dr. Latiful Bari
Symposium Chair                                                                                      Symposium Secretary
(President, AFOB)                                                                                     (Secretary, CARES)

TENTATIVE PROGRAM
Time Schedule                                                                                            Inauguration Session
09:30-09:35       Guests take their seat
09:35-09:45       Welcome address by Prof. Dr. Md. Mozammel Hoq, President of AFOB & CARES
09:45-10:05        Address & Keynote Speech by Prof. Wen-Chien Lee, on “Biotechnology for Food                                              Industry—Towards Commercialization and Production of Functional Foods”.
10:05-10:15        Address by Sk Shamim Uddin, Chairman, Akij Food and Beverages Limited, as special                                    guest
10:15-10:25        Address by S. M. ferdouse Alam, Director General of Bangladesh Standard Testing                                         Institute (BSTI), as special guest
10:25-10:35        Address by Prof Dr. M. Shamsher Ali, former President of Bangladesh Academy of                                          Science, as chief Guest
10:33-10:40       Vote of Thanks by the symposium organizing Secretary
10:40-11:00       Refreshment break
11:00-13:00
Technical Session
13:00-14:00      Lunch Break
14:00-15:00      Poster session
14:00-16:00      Panel discussion
16:00-                Exhibition of the New Food Products & Free discussion