A special lecture on “Past Successes and Future Challenges for Global Chemical Disarmament” organized by the University of Dhaka (DU) was held today October 18, 2016 at Nabab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Bhaban of the university.

Vice-Chancellor of DU Prof. Dr. AAMS Arefin Siddique presided over the function while Director General of Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Ahmet Uzumcu delivered the lecture. Dean of the Faculty of Science of DU Prof. Dr. Md. Abdul Aziz and Chairperson of the Department of Chemistry Prof. Dr. Nilufar Nahar also addressed it. DU Acting Registrar Md. Enamuzzaman conducted the program.

Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. AAMS Arefin Siddique called upon all the scientists and chemists to come forward with their active support and participation for making the world free from chemical weapons.  All chemists must make the pledge to themselves that they would never participate in any research activities aimed at making chemical weapons, he said. We must develop our capabilities for production, storage and proper use of the chemicals, he added. He urged all to keep in mind of the fact that chemicals do not fall in wrong hands like terrorist groups. He thanked the OPCW authorities for their successful disarmament efforts.        

            OPCW Director General Ahmed Uzumcu urged all to work together for making the world free from chemical weapons. He stressed the need for monitoring chemical industries to prevent new weapons. He emphasized on fostering international cooperation to promote the peaceful use of chemicals. He called upon all political and social leaders of the world to raise their voices against chemical threats. He stressed the need for strengthening academic and research activities in this regard.  He praised the Bangladesh government for the contribution to establish peace and security in international arena.

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                                                                                                (Md. Rafiqul Islam)

                                                                                                Deputy   Director

                                                                                                Public Relations Office

                                                                                                University of Dhaka

A special lecture on “Past Successes and Future Challenges  for Global Chemical Disarmament” organized by the University of Dhaka (DU) was held today October 18, 2016 at Nabab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Bhaban of the university. Vice-Chancellor of DU Prof. Dr. AAMS Arefin Siddique presided over the function while Director General of Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Ahmet Uzumcu delivered the lecture. (Picture: DU PR Office)

Director General of Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Ahmet Uzumcu called on Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. AAMS Arefin Siddique today October 18, 2016 at the latter’s office of the university.