The Department of Pharmacy at East West University (EWU) celebrated World Pharmacists Day, in alignment with the global pharmacy community on Wednesday.
The theme for this year was “Pharmacists: Meeting Global Health Needs.”
The event began with a vibrant rally, featuring participation from Professor Dr Mohammed Farashuddin, Chief Adviser of EWU; Professor Dr Shams Rahman, Vice-Chancellor; Professor Md Amirul Islam, Chairperson of the Department of Pharmacy, along with all faculty members and students.
In this rally, department students carried colourful banners and festoons highlighting the crucial role pharmacists play worldwide.
Following this, a seminar was arranged by the department where the keynote speaker was, Abdus Salam, Senior Director of R & D, at Radiant Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
He presented insightful discussions on “Meeting Global Health Needs Starts from Pharma R & D,” emphasizing Bangladesh’s pharmaceutical research and development in alignment with global standards.
The seminar was attended by Professor Dr Mohammad Ashik Mosaddik, Pro Vice-Chancellor, EWU.
He led to take an oath to participants to reaffirm their commitment to contributing to the betterment of humankind through their work as future pharmacists.
The event left a lasting impact on students, fostering a sense of responsibility and awareness of the challenges and opportunities ahead in the field of pharmacy.