SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

The University of Dhaka’s alignment with SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure demonstrates a commitment to fostering sustainable development through education, research, and strategic collaboration. DU’s contributions to industry, innovation, and infrastructure include:

Shaping Future Leaders

• Postgraduate and Short-Term Programs at IIT:
  • Advanced postgraduate diploma programs and specialized short-term courses offered by the Institute of Information Technology (IIT) focus on:
    • Advanced data analytics and visualization.
    • Enterprise-level office applications.
    • Modern database management methodologies.
    • Emerging technological paradigms.
  • These initiatives equip students with industry-relevant skills, preparing them for sustainable industrialization and technological innovation.


• Internship Programs at cBLAST:
  • The Center for Bioinformatics Learning Advancement and Systematics Training (cBLAST) organized structured internship programs in 2023. Interns gained hands-on experience, contributed to content development, data analysis, and co-authored publications.

Innovative Solutions for Tomorrow

• Innovative Research Projects by cBLAST:
  • Notable research initiatives included:
    • Metabolite Profiling: Studying salt stress response in rice to improve agricultural resilience.
    • Genomic Decoding: Unveiling fungal genomes to understand their ecological roles.
    • DNA Marker Development: Collaborating with the Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI), funded by the World Bank, to develop stress-tolerant rice varieties using advanced genome-assisted breeding techniques.
  • These projects emphasize innovation in biotechnology, agriculture, and ecosystem sustainability.


• Publications and Collaborative Output:
  • Research findings have been published in impactful domains, contributing to knowledge advancement and aligning with sustainable industrial practices.

Sustainable Campus and Practices

Sustainable Green Business Advocacy:

• The Dhaka University Energy Institute organized a seminar on ‘Sustainable Green Business’ as part of Bangladesh Sustainable Energy Week 2023. This initiative highlighted eco-friendly industrial practices and innovation. https://www.du.ac.bd/du_post_details/post/18089

• Infrastructure Development:
• Investments in computational facilities and collaborative research partnerships, such as the BRRI project, position DU as a leader in advancing infrastructure for innovation and resilience.

Empowering Communities for Change

• Entrepreneurship Development and Support:
  • The Innovation, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship (ICE) Centre, in collaboration with the Entrepreneurship Development Program (EDP), implemented:
    • Advocacy and support programs for over 700 graduates through focused group discussions, facility visits, and expert problem-solving sessions.
    • Continuous support provided by the Entrepreneurship Support Cell (ESC) enabled young entrepreneurs to enhance business operations and problem-solving capabilities, fostering a robust entrepreneurship ecosystem.


• Engagement with Stakeholders:
  • cBLAST internships and collaborative research projects extended opportunities to students and researchers, strengthening partnerships between academia, industry, and community stakeholders.