38th Annual International Conference of the Bangladesh Society of Microbiologists (BSM) was held at Brac University on December 28-29, 2024. Event attracted over 600 participants from 53 Bangladeshi institutions and 10 international ones, including scientists, researchers, academics, veterinarians, clinicians and students.
Conference featured 15 sessions and 11 panel discussions, focusing on advancements in microbiology and related fields. Inaugural ceremony was attended by Professor M. Aminul Islam special assistant at the Ministry of Education and other speakers. Conference’s importance in advancing microbiology in Bangladesh was highlighted, with Professor M. Aminul Islam emphasizing the need for collaboration and innovation in tackling global health challenges. Lifetime Achievement Award was conferred to Professor Dr. Ziauddin Ahmed fellow of the Bangladesh Academy of Science for his outstanding contributions to microbiology.