Agrilife24.com: The Erasmus+-funded project VECTORACT ("Building the Practical and Theoretical Knowledge Capacity to Monitor, Assess and Mitigate the Risks of Vector-borne Diseases in Bangladesh") launched a pivotal engagement drive with biological sciences students at Gazipur Agricultural University, Gazipur. A flyer exchange ceremony was held on May 26, 2025, at Professor Vet Care, Rajshahi Office, marking a collaborative step toward addressing public health challenges in Bangladesh.
Major highlights of events are: Flyer Handover Ceremony: Project materials were formally presented to: Professor Dr. ANM Aminur Rahman (Gazipur Agricultural University) and Mr. Soshe Ahmed (Combined Project Head, RU Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Rajshahi). Project Delegation: The University of Rajshahi (RU) team spearheading the initiative included: Professor Dr. Md. Jalal Uddin Sarder, Dr. Abdulla Al Mamun Bhuyan and Dr. Md. Hemayatul Islam Arif.
Student Commitment:
Biological sciences students actively engaged with the project and pledged enrollment in its Massive Open Online Course (MOOC). The course aims to equip participants with practical skills in disease monitoring, risk assessment, and mitigation strategies.
Professor Dr. Md. Jalal Uddin Sarder emphasized that "Empowering students with advanced knowledge is critical to sustainably combat vector-borne diseases. Through VECTORACT, we bridge European expertise with Bangladesh’s frontline challenges to foster a new generation of public health leaders."
About VECTORACT information is Project ID: 101083215; Programme: Erasmus+ (ERASMUS-EDU-2022-CBHE-STRAND-1); Duration: July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2026; Objective: Strengthen Bangladesh’s capacity to tackle vector-borne diseases through academic training, research, and community-driven solutions.
Consortium Partners were Coordinator: Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), Hungary, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Austria, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh and University of Chittagong, Bangladesh. Next Steps of the project is the upcoming MOOC training will provide students with tools for disease surveillance, risk analysis, and community-level interventions, directly contributing to Bangladesh’s resilience against vector-borne diseases.
