Lecture on Chemical Weapons Held at DU

Lecture on chemical weapons

A special lecture on "Past Successes and Future Challenges for Global Chemical Disarmament" organized by the University of Dhaka (DU) was held at Nabab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Bhaban on the university campus.

Vice-Chancellor of DU Professor 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 Professor Dr. Md. Abdul Aziz and Chairperson of the Department of Chemistry Professor Dr. Nilufar Nahar also addressed it. DU Acting Registrar Md. Enamuzzaman conducted the program.

Professor Arefin called upon all the scientists and chemists to come forward with their active support and participation for making the world free from chemical weapons.

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Account BenefitAll 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.

The Vice-Chancellor urged all to keep in mind of the fact that chemicals do not fall in wrong hands like terrorist groups. He also 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 praised the Bangladesh government for the contribution to establish peace and security in international arena.
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