Date : Thursday, 24th July 2025

On Thursday, 24th July 2025, a 45-member delegation from IAAS Bangladesh IUBAT organized an educational visit, seminar, and workshop in collaboration with the Bangladesh National Herbarium as part of the Ratnavandar Project, focusing on the development of the Weed Herbarium segment.

The seminar on Herbarium Science was conducted by Sardar Nasir Uddin, Chief Scientific Officer of Bangladesh National Herbarium.

Following the seminar, a technical workshop on the scientific methods of herbarium sheet preparation was facilitated by Dr. Mahbuba Sultana, Senior Scientific Officer.

Participants also gained valuable insights into the extensive Herbarium Museum, which preserves over 25,000 plant specimens, through a guided session led by Syeda Shahrina Hasin, Scientific Officer.

At the conclusion of the program, Md. Fakhrul Islam, Deputy Director of Bangladesh National Herbarium, officially recognized and encouraged the efforts of IAAS Bangladesh IUBAT by signing a Memorandum of Appreciation.

The delegation later visited the Bangladesh National Botanical Garden, further enriching their understanding of plant biodiversity and conservation.

This initiative marks another milestone in the Ratnavandar project's mission to promote agricultural research, biodiversity preservation, and practical education in plant science.