CAPS, National University sign MoU to enhance research on air pollution

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between the Center for Atmospheric Pollution Studies (CAPS) and the National University at the National University Conference Room in Gazipur on Tuesday.

Under the agreement, initiatives will be taken to form a Clean Air Club in each of the designated colleges under the National University and to install air pollution monitoring instruments, which are expected to play a significant role in addressing air pollution at both local and national levels.

Through this formal arrangement, both institutions expressed their commitment to strengthening collaboration in air pollution related research, data sharing, and technological cooperation.

National University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr ASM Amanullah joined the event online as chief guest, while the session was chaired by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor Professor Md Lutfor Rahman. The focal person of the event was the University's Pro-Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Md Nurul Islam. The event was also attended by Registrar Dr Md Ashek Kabir Chowdhury, Dean of the Faculty of Postgraduate Studies, Training and Research of the National University Professor Dr Fakir Rafiqul Alam, CAPS Chairman and Dean of the Science Faculty, Stamford University Bangladesh Professor Dr Ahmad Kamruzzaman Majumder, Scientific Officer of CAPS and Lecturer in the Department of Environmental Science of Stamford University Bangladesh Engineer Md Nasir Ahmmed Patoary, and other teachers and officials of the National University.

The agreement was signed on behalf of CAPS by the institution's Chairman, Professor Dr Ahmad Kamruzzaman Majumder, and on behalf of the National University, by the Registrar of the National University, Dr Md. Ashek Kabir Chowdhury.

At the event, CAPS Chairman and Dean, Science Faculty Professor Dr Ahmad Kamruzzaman Majumder said, "Clean air is very important for human health and the environment. Air pollution is directly affecting our health, environment and economy. In this context, it is very important to involve the young generation in research and social movements.

National University Vice Chancellor Professor ASM Amanullah said, "This is undoubtedly a good initiative by the National University and CAPS. As a result, technology transfer, joint research activities, and student and teacher training activities can be conducted. This will benefit both parties and will play an important role in building a knowledge-based society."

National University Pro-Vice Chancellor Professor Md Lutfor Rahman said, "Signing an agreement with the National University means establishing a bond with relevant educational institutions across Bangladesh, which will play a helpful role in implementing the knowledge sharing process."

National University Pro-Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Md Nurul Islam said, "National University and CAPS will work together on-air pollution research. This will not only improve the quality of research by students, but will also play a role in providing data to improve the country's air quality. I believe that through the combined efforts of the teachers and students of the National University and the researchers of CAPS, the environment will become more beautiful and healthier in the future.”

Through the signing of this MoU, CAPS and the National University will jointly conduct activities to engage students in environmental protection, conduct air pollution research, and raise public awareness. This initiative will serve as a groundbreaking step in ensuring clean air in the future.