NSU Signs MoU with UniMed UniHealth to Strengthen Industry-Academia Collaboration
The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at North South University (NSU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UniMed UniHealth Pharmaceuticals Ltd., a leading pharmaceutical company in Bangladesh, to foster long-term industry-academia collaboration.
The agreement was formalized during a ceremony at the NSU campus, where NSU Vice-Chancellor Professor Abdul Hannan Chowdhury and UniMed UniHealth chairman M Mosaddek Hossain signed the MoU. This event was attended by NSU’s pro vice chancellor (in charge), faculty members, researchers and representatives from both institutions.
This strategic partnership aims to enhance research and innovation, provide practical training opportunities, and support the development of Bangladesh’s pharmaceutical sector. Under the MoU, NSU students and faculty will benefit from internships, joint research initiatives, and professional development programs hosted by UniMed UniHealth.
Professor Chowdhury emphasized the importance of bridging the gap between academia and industry, while Hossain expressed confidence in the initiative’s potential to foster innovation and develop skilled professionals. Professor Md Hossain Shariare chairman of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences noted that the collaboration will focus on pharmaceutical research, drug development, quality assurance and regulatory affairs to ensure sustainable growth in the healthcare sector.