Highlights of 2018. As a team, we are so much stronger than the sum of individuals. For #Bangladesh in #Bangladesh with #Bangladesh - we move forward every day. chrfbd.org/highlights-of-… via @chrfbd

So wonderful to see Building Scientists for Bangladesh alumni with Dr. Senjuti Saha at the University of Toronto! Dr. Saha recently gave a seminar about her journey at UofT’s Department of Molecular Genetics—the same place where her journey began. Some of the students attending…

In the Pharma Fest at NSU, among the many enthusiastic participants of our pop quizzes and crossword puzzles, only three students advanced to the final round of mini-games. We are thrilled to announce the final winner, Abrar Zaman! He is a microbiology undergraduate from North…

Today, CHRF's "Building Scientists for Bangladesh (BSB)" team attended the Pharma Fest 2024 at North South University (NSU). We were overwhelmed by the curiosity and passion for science and skill development in the students from the School of Life Sciences. It was our privilege…

CHRF is excited to join the grand Pharma Fest 2024 hosted by the NSU Pharmaceutical Club! Join us to learn how CHRF decodes pathogen genomes, uncovers AMR patterns, develops sustainable surveillance tools and delivers data to save lives. Also, there will be opportunities for the…

Join us at CHRF for a 4-day training program in molecular biology designed for university students and working professionals! Gain hands-on experiences in nucleic acid extraction, PCR and gel electrophoresis, along with comprehensive knowledge of designing primers. Next…

A 24-year study recently published in PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases by scientists at the Child Health Research Foundation reveals critical insights into antimicrobial resistance (AMR) patterns in Bangladesh. The research tracked Salmonella Typhi isolates from 1999 to 2022,…

Meet our newest cohort of high school trainees from the 'Research in Biological Sciences for Beginners' program! The 7 trainees in the cohort come from Mirpur Cantonment Public School and College, Holy Cross, Greenherald and Scholastica. In this 10-day program, they will shadow…

We are extermely happy to share that Shanum Sarkar, one of our very own BSB Fellows, has won a Silver Medal at the International Psychology Olympiad 2024! Congratulations, Shanum, you make us proud! We wish you all the best for your future!

We’re excited to welcome our new Next-Generation Pathogen Sequencing trainees: Radiya Tum Mardiya, Nafisa Anzum, and Farjana Rahman from BRAC University and North South University! During this training program, they will explore the intricacies of pathogen culturing,…

During UNGA week in NYC, global leaders tackled one of today’s biggest health threats—Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). Dr. Senjuti Saha from CHRF highlighted Bangladesh’s efforts through the "Building Scientists for Bangladesh (BSB)" initiative. At the Carnegie Corporation…

To empower the next generation of scientists, we offer a yearly fellowship for aspiring scientists to work closely with the Science Communication team at CHRF. That said, we’re thrilled to introduce our new BSB fellows, Fairooz Sadaf Susan from Maple Leaf International School…

CHRF's Latest Newsletter is Out! Discover how CHRF is taking part in the global fight against antimicrobial resistance and advancing public health in Bangladesh. This issue features our latest research, global contributions, and updates on training the next generation of…

For far too long, the global South has recognized the urgent need for sustained commitment to research and targeted interventions in low- and middle-income countries in the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR)—and we’re glad to see Bangladesh finally joining this crucial…

What an exciting week it has been for CHRF! On 30th September, CHRF was represented by Dr. Senjuti Saha at the Human Cell Atlas (HCA) General Meeting 2024 in Milan, where global experts discussed revolutionary advancements in single-cell genomics. In her talk, she emphasized the…

Behind every pink ribbon, is a story of strength and survival. This Breast Cancer Awareness month, let's unite in the fight against breast cancer by encouraging early detection and supporting those affected. Together we fight, together we thrive! #BreastCancerAwareness

During Agnila’s graduation presentation, we were struck by her passion for science and the limitless possibilities of creativity she displayed through her incredible animations. Agnila Roy, a 10th-grade student from S.F.X. Greenherald International School, recently graduated…

We’re thrilled to share that on September 12, Bangladesh’s first-ever single-cell genomics data, generated by CHRF, was presented @ChanZuckerberg annual meeting in California! This achievement marks a historic milestone—not only for CHRF, but for Bangladesh, the only South Asian…

On the last day of our training programs, high school trainees leave a piece of their experience with us on a scrapbook. These beautiful pieces were by the latest Research in Biological Sciences for Beginners cohort, in which 11 students brought their training to life.

We’re thrilled to celebrate our 3rd graduation for the ‘Bringing People to Science’ trainees! 43 high school students from diverse institutions showcased their creativity by presenting 12 impressive presentations on pathogen identification and science communication.