A seminar on "Opportunities in Biotechnology for Bangladesh Problems and Prospects"was held on November 28, 2004. The key speaker was Professor Ahmed A Azad who is currently Director of Research, Faculty of Health Sciences and Professor of Medical Biotechnology University of Cape Town, South Africa. Professor J R Choudhury, VC BU, Dr. Yousuf M Islam, Director Research BU, teachers and students of BU attended the seminar.