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Bioinformatics Lab – Center for Research Innovation and Development (CRID) CRID Bioinformatics Research Lab Integrating biology, data science, and innovation to solve real-world challenges The Lab The Bioinformatics Research Lab is a dedicated research and training unit under the Center for Research Innovation and Development (CRID), based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It serves a...

Fighting propaganda against Bangladesh In light of recent events following the fall of the Awami League government during the student uprising, it is deeply concerning to observe the spread of fake news and rumours about Bangladesh by various Indian media outlets. A report by Rumor Scanner, a Bangladeshi fact-checking organisation accred...

"Wishing a Very Happy Universal Health Coverage Day to everyone".

Governments, organisations, and individuals must unite to address the gaps in healthcare delivery systems and prioritise investments in infrastructure.

Call of the Universal Health Coverage Day On December 12, the world observes Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day, an annual event championed by the World Health Organization (WHO) to underscore the importance of accessible, affordable, and quality healthcare for all. This date marks the anniversary of the first unanimous United Nations reso...

Hold architects of 'Ayanaghar' to account

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Hold architects of 'Ayanaghar' to account Relatives of the missing persons have persistently sought to find their loved ones, demanding justice for the victims of enforced disappearances. This demand is in place for a long time. Last Friday, on the occasion of the International Day for the Prevention of Enforced Disappearances, they took to...

August 20, 2024

Unclaimed bodies, missing persons

If no claimants are found for the deceased, it is imperative that their photographs and DNA samples are collected before cremation. This would at least offer a chance for identification by relatives even after the bodies are cremated. Meanwhile, many people are still missing, with some having disappeared after participating in the movement. Among them are students, making it crucial to find these missing individuals. Steps must be taken to identify the dead bodies and trace those who are still unaccounted for.

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Unclaimed bodies, missing persons Last month, a student movement began with demands for reform in the government job quota system. In response, the Sheikh Hasina government used excessive force to suppress the movement, resulting in the highest number of casualties in any movement in the country's history. Many people were seriously...

When elected representatives fail to fulfil their commitments, government officials also neglect their obligation to account for their assets. Years of unchecked accountability have turned public administration into a breeding ground for corruption. The Benazir and Matiur scandals are not isolated incidents; numerous government officials and employees have become symbols of corruption while drawing salaries and allowances from taxpayers' money.
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Asset declaration and accountability of govt. employees In July, the High Court directed government employees and their family members to strictly adhere to the rules concerning the declaration and filing of assets. The court emphasised that Rule 13 of the Government Servants (Conduct) Rules, 1979, must be strictly enforced.According to this law, every g...

Scientists are trying to get cows pregnant with synthetic embryos
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From MIT Technology Review

About a decade ago, biologists started to observe that stem cells, left alone in a walled plastic container, will spontaneously self-assemble and try to make an embryo. These structures, sometimes called “embryo models” or embryoids, have gradually become increasingly realistic.

The University of Florida is trying to create a large animal starting only from stem cells—no egg, no s***m, and no conception. They’ve transferred “synthetic embryos,” artificial structures created in a lab, to the uteruses of eight cows in the hope that some might take. In this edition of What’s Next in Tech, learn about the project that could shake our notion of what life even is.

Dive into the era of helper robots and AI body cams in our May/June issue. Brick by brick, we explore the intersection of building and technology, and how the imperfect decisions made in the present can gravely impact the future.

It was a cool morning at the beef teaching unit in Gainesville, Florida, and cow number #307 was bucking in her metal cradle as the arm of a student perched on a stool disappeared into her cervix. The arm held a sq**rt bottle of water.

Seven other animals stood nearby behind a railing; it would be their turn next to get their uterus flushed out. As soon as the contents of #307’s womb spilled into a bucket, a worker rushed it to a small laboratory set up under the barn’s corrugated gables.

“It’s something!” said a postdoc named Hao Ming, dressed in blue overalls and muck boots, corralling a pink wisp of tissue under the lens of a microscope. But then he stepped back, not as sure. “It’s hard to tell.”
This experiment is an attempt to create a large animal starting only from stem cells. A week earlier, synthetic embryos had been transferred to the uteruses of all eight cows. Now it was time to see what had grown.

These researchers want to make a live animal. If they do, it wouldn’t just be a totally new way to breed cattle. It could shake our notion of what life even is.

“There has never been a birth without an egg,” says Zongliang “Carl” Jiang, the reproductive biologist heading the project. “Everyone says it is so cool, so important, but show me more data—show me it can go into a pregnancy. So that is our goal.”

For now, success isn’t certain, mostly because lab-made embryos generated from stem cells still aren’t exactly like the real thing. They’re more like an embryo seen through a fun-house mirror; the right parts, but in the wrong proportions. That’s why these are being flushed out after just a week—so the researchers can check how far they’ve grown and to learn how to make better ones.

Calling all youth innovators and visionaries! C3ER, BRAC University and OCA, BRAC University in collaboration with YouthNet, Climate Change Program (CCP)- BRAC, CARE Bangladesh, Mutual Trust Bank PLC, Gono Unnayan Kendro (GUK ), Eco-Network Global, Reflective Teens - RT are arranging a symposium on “Youth Engagement Towards the Journey to a Greener Future” to celebrate World Environment Day 2024. We're on the hunt for groundbreaking innovative project ideas that will engage the youth toward a greener future.
Whether you're passionate about the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) eco-friendly small enterprises, energy-efficient technologies, waste management, or sustaining nature, we want to hear from you!
This is your chance to showcase your creativity and make a real impact. Do you have a project idea that could ensure a greener future? Share your innovative ideas with us in the link below!
Link: https://c3er.bracu.ac.bd/innovative-project-ideas/
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Would the Circular Economy in Bangladesh’s Apparel Industry Contribute to the Global Value Chain?
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The textile and apparel industry is one of the largest manufacturing sectors in Bangladesh and a major contributor to the country’s economy. It accounts for over 80% of Bangladesh’s total export earnings and employs around 4.5 million people, mostly women. The industry has grown rapidly in recent years due to low labor costs, a large workforce, and favorable government policies. Bangladesh is the world’s second-largest garment exporter after China, with major customers in Europe and North America.

However, the linear production and consumption model of the industry has resulted in significant environmental degradation and resource depletion. To address these issues, the concept of the circular economy has gained traction in the industry. The adoption of circular economy practices in Bangladesh’s apparel industry is still at an early stage. While some companies have taken steps to implement circular practices, the overall adoption rate remains low. One of the main challenges is the lack of awareness and understanding of circular economy principles among industry stakeholders, including manufacturers, suppliers, and consumers. There is a need for education and training programs to build knowledge and capacity and facilitate the adoption of circular practices.

Another challenge is the lack of infrastructure and technologies to support circular practices. Bangladesh has limited waste management infrastructure and recycling facilities, making it difficult to implement circular practices on a large scale. There is a need for investment in infrastructure and technologies to enable the transition to a circular economy. Despite these challenges, there are some positive developments in the industry. Several companies have introduced recycling and upcycling initiatives to reduce waste and promote circularity. For example, the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has established a pilot project to recycle textile waste into new products.

Would the Circular Economy in Bangladesh’s Apparel Industry Contribute to the Global Value Chain? The textile and apparel industry is one of the largest manufacturing sectors in Bangladesh and a major contributor to the country’s…