East West University Department of Pharmacy celebrates World Pharmacists Day 2026

Department of Pharmacy at East West University (EWU) organized a seminar titled “Empowering Pharmacists for Healthier Futures in Bangladesh” in observance of World Pharmacists Day 2026. The event took place on September 28, 2026, at the Manzur Elahi Auditorium on the university campus, bringing together distinguished guests, academics, industry professionals, students, and alumni.

Md. Nasser Shahrear Zahedee, Chairman of Radiant Pharmaceuticals Ltd. and Member of the Board of Trustees of EWU, delivered the keynote speech. Mr. Md. Alamgir Hossain, Director General (Additional Secretary) of the Directorate General of Drug Administration, attended the event as the Chief Guest, while Professor Dr. Shams Rahman, Vice Chancellor of EWU, graced the occasion as the Special Guest. The program was presided over by Professor Dr. Mohammed Farashuddin, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees and Founder Vice Chancellor of EWU. Professor Dr. Md. Amirul Islam, Chairperson of the Department of Pharmacy, delivered the welcome address.

During the seminar, the speakers highlighted the evolving role of pharmacists in modern healthcare and their growing responsibilities in ensuring public health and well-being. They emphasized the importance of strengthening academia–industry collaboration to prepare pharmacy graduates with practical knowledge, innovative capabilities, and strong ethical values. The discussions also underscored the need to enhance Bangladesh’s pharmaceutical sector and strengthen its competitiveness in the global market.

The speakers further stressed that empowering pharmacists is essential to ensuring patient safety, maintaining pharmaceutical quality standards, and promoting equitable access to healthcare services throughout the country.

As part of the celebration, the department organized two student competitions—a Poster Presentation and a Pharma Olympiad—providing students with opportunities to demonstrate their academic knowledge, creativity, and professional competencies. The competitions concluded with an awards ceremony recognizing the winners for their outstanding performances.

Event was attended by the East West University Pro-Vice Chancellor, Treasurer, faculty members, university officials, current students and alumni of the Department of Pharmacy, reflecting a shared commitment to advancing pharmaceutical education and strengthening the role of pharmacists in building a healthier Bangladesh.