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Department of Public Health at Daffodil International University (DIU) and the Police Staff College Bangladesh convened a high-level meeting to establish a strategic partnership

31 December 2024

12:00 AM

Daffodil Smart City, Birulia, Savar, Dhaka-1216

On December 31, 2024, the Department of Public Health at Daffodil International University (DIU) and the Police Staff College Bangladesh convened a high-level meeting to establish a strategic partnership. Both parties agreed to collaborate on advancing health equity, integrating health and criminal justice initiatives, conducting joint research, and organizing health camps. The partnership will also focus on providing first aid and CPR training while promoting awareness of mental health and well-being.

Key representatives from DIU included Professor Dr. Hafiz T.A. Khan, International Advisor; Professor Dr. A.B.M. Alauddin Chowdhury, Head of the Department of Public Health; and Professor Dr. Salamat Khandker. Representing the Police Staff College Bangladesh were Dr. Mohammad Shahjahan, Additional DIG of Police; Dr. Sarker Omar Faroque, Director of Academics and Superintendent of Police; Dr. Md. Habibullah Dalal, Assistant Director of Research; and Md. Saidur Rahman, Additional DIG.

This collaboration underscores a shared commitment to fostering a healthier and more equitable society while addressing key challenges at the intersection of public health and law enforcement.

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