Department of Life Sciences, IUB

01/10/2026

🌱 Seminar Recap | Engineering Resilience: How CRISPR Can Create Climate-Smart Crops 🧬🌾

The Department of Life Sciences (DLS), Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) hosted an academic seminar on 30 September 2026, featuring Dr. Md. Tofazzal Islam, FBAS, FTWAS, FAPS, Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies and founder director, Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (IBGE), Gazipur Agricultural University.

The seminar, titled “Engineering Resilience: How CRISPR Can Create Climate-Smart Crops,” focused on the application of CRISPR and genome-editing technologies in developing climate-resilient and sustainable crops. The lecture highlighted emerging opportunities in genome engineering to address agricultural challenges associated with climate change and strengthen crop resilience.

The session was followed by an engaging exchange of ideas, constructive discussions, and interactions among faculty members, researchers, and students. The seminar provided a valuable platform for discussing current developments in genome editing, climate-smart agriculture, as well as importance of science communication.

At the begining of the event, Dr. Mahmodul Hasan Sohel, Head of the Department of Life Sciences welcomed Prof. Islam followed by a formal introduction by Dr. Sabrina Elias, Associate Professor, DLS. The event was attended by Dr. K. Ayaz Rabbani, Dean, School of Environment and Life Sciences (SELS), Prof. Shah M. Faruque, FBAS, FTWAS, former Dean, SELS, Dr. Jebunnahar Khondakar, Associate Professor, DLS, distinguished faculty members, researchers, postgraduate and undergraduate research students.

As part of the visit, Dr. Tofazzal Islam also visited ongoing research activities at IUB. Dr. Sabrina M. Elias, Principal Investigator of the BAS-USDA-funded project on developing climate-smart rice through genome editing, presented the progress of the research and provided an overview of the laboratory facilities and ongoing activities.

The Department of Life Sciences acknowledges the participation and contributions of all faculty members, researchers, and students in this academic exchange and discussions.

The event reflects IUB’s continued efforts to promote research collaboration, scientific exchange, and innovative approaches to addressing challenges in agriculture and climate resilience.

24/09/2026

26/08/2026

Congratulations to all senior project, internship and MSc thesis students who defended in Summer 2026 semester. Best 2ishes for your journey ahead.

25/08/2026

Dr. Jebunnahar Khondakar, Associate Professor, Department of Life Sciences, IUB, hosted the talk show in GTV as part of Bangladesh Society for Safe Food (BSSF). The discussion was focused on how we can reduce health risk of pesticidal residual effect.

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27/07/2026

Department of Life Sciences has successfully organized the Seminar On -

Diverging Crossroads of Hard and Soft Biotechnology in the Context of Futuristic Humanity

Special Thanks to the Guest Speaker Mahbub-E-Sobhani (Associate ProfessorBiotechnology and Genetic Engineering DisciplineKhulna University, Khulna)

Heartfelt gratitude to Dr. K A Rabbani (Dean of the School of Environment and Life Sciences) and Dr. Ashrafus Safa (Associate Professor, Department of Life Sciences) for their introductory speeches and vote of thanks.

Sincere thanks to all the respected faculty members of Department of Life Sciences for their participation and making the seminar more interactive one.

We would also like to acknowledge the tremendous support from our volunteers.

Last but not least, the students. Thank you all for your participation.

17/07/2026

Department of Life Sciences (DLS), Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), is organizing an insightful seminar titled: "Diverging Crossroads of Hard and Soft Biotechnology in the Context of Futuristic Humanity"

Guest Speaker: Mahbub-E-Sobhani (Associate Professor of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna)
Room: DMK Lecture Gallery (DMK 9006)
Date: 23-July-2026 (Thursday)
Time: 10 AM
You are invited.to attend the session.

23/06/2026

Bangladesh Team Wins Gold in Open International Biology Olympiad (OIBO) with Department of Life Sciences, IUB as Academic Partner
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Bangladesh has achieved a notable milestone through its first-ever participation in the Open International Biology Olympiad (OIBO) 2026, earning international recognition on the global stage. The Olympiad was held from 15 to 22 May in the Sirius Federal Territory, Russia, bringing together more than one hundred students from over 20 countries.

Representing Bangladesh were Taseen Mohammad of BIAM Model School and College, and Rupkotha Roy of Government Harganga College. The delegation was led by Afia Nowshen, Lecturer at Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB). The Department of Life Sciences, IUB, cordially collaborated with the team to provide academic support. The team's participation and preparation activities were coordinated by the Sustainability and Life Sciences Network (SLSN), with support provided by Southeast Bank PLC.

The Olympiad consisted of three major components: theoretical examinations, practical examinations, and a project round. In the group project round Bangladesh won Gold Medal. Through his performance in the theoretical and practical sections, Taseen Mohammad earned an individual Bronze Medal.

This academic partnership has highlighted IUB on a global platform. Delegates from around the world has recognized IUB’s growing potential as a leading academic institution in Bangladesh. Department of Life Sciences was specially recognized for its excellent training and academic rigor.