Department of Pharmacy, Varendra University Hosts Seminar on R&D and Quality Control in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Department of Pharmacy, Varendra University Hosts Seminar on R&D and Quality Control in the Pharmaceutical Industry
The Department of Pharmacy, Varendra University successfully organized a seminar titled “From Research & Development to Quality Control: Insights from the Pharmaceutical Industry” on 9 August 2026, aiming to bridge academic learning with practical insights from the pharmaceutical industry.
 
The seminar featured two distinguished professionals from Beacon Pharmaceuticals PLC as keynote speakers:
 
Mr. Muhammad Iqbal Hossain
Vice President, Quality Operations
 
Mr. Md. Abrar Elahi Khan
Senior Manager, R&D
 
The speakers shared valuable insights into Research & Development (R&D), Quality by Design (QbD), Quality Control (QC), large-scale manufacturing, generic product development and launching for local and export markets, as well as the challenges and emerging opportunities in Bangladesh’s pharmaceutical sector.
 
An engaging Q&A session provided students with the opportunity to interact directly with the industry experts, clarify their queries, and gain practical perspectives on professional practices and career opportunities in the pharmaceutical industry.
 
The Department of Pharmacy, Varendra University extends its sincere gratitude to the keynote speakers for sharing their expertise and experience. The Department also appreciates the valuable contributions of the faculty members, organizers, and students whose active participation contributed to the success of the seminar.
 
The event served as a meaningful platform for connecting academic knowledge with industrial practice and inspiring the next generation of pharmacy professionals.