A Technology and Innovation Support Center (TISC) to be established at the University of Dhaka soon to enhance research and innovation as well as the effective use of intellectual property. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the University of Dhaka and Department of Patents, Industrial Designs and Trademarks (DPDT) was signed today June 22, 2026 at VC’s Meeting Room of the university to establish TISC at DU. Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. A. B. M. Obaidul Islam presided over the program. 

Dhaka University Treasurer Prof. Dr. M. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury and Director General of Department of Patents, Industrial Designs & Trademarks (DPDT) Md. Jahangir Hossain signed the MoU on behalf of their respective institution.

Pro-Vice Chancellor (Academic) of DU Prof. Dr. Abdus Salam, Pro-Vice Chancellor (Administration) Prof. Dr. Mohammed Almujaddade Alfasane, Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy Prof. Dr. Md. Selim Reza, Director of Innovation Creativity and Entrepreneurship Centre (ICE) Md. Rashedur Rahman, Chairmen of different departments under the Faculty of Pharmacy and high officials from DPDT were present on this occasion.

 The purpose of this MoU is to establish a TISC at Dhaka University under the national TISC network coordinated by Department of Patents, Industrial Designs and Trademarks (DPDT). This center will offer users search services for patent databases and other sources of technical information through direct personal assistance. Besides, this center will work to identify technical issues in terms of enterprises and research topics within universities and research institutes. It will provide information on the state of the art in various technological fields. This center will also play role in awareness-raising activities concerning industrial property rights, in particular patents.

Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. A. B. M. Obaidul Islam thanked the DPDT authorities for signing the MoU and hoped that this initiative would play an effective role in strengthening relationship among industry-academia and the government. TISC will create a common platform for researchers around the world, he also hoped. He urged all concerned to work together for development of pharmaceutical industry in the country as well as betterment of the society.

 
22/06/2026
(Md. Rafiqul Islam)
Director 
Public Relations Office
University of Dhaka