International Standard University (ISU) oragnised a seminar titled "Public Health Career: Scope and Opportunities" on Thursday at its Mohakhali campus. The session was organised by the university's Master of Public Health programme.  

Professor Dr Muhammad Aziz Rahman, Professor of Public Health and Associate Dean (Research) at Federation University, Australia, and Vice President of the Public Health Association of Australia, attended as the keynote speaker.

In his speech, Dr Rahman stressed the importance of research-led approaches in public health. He said policies, programmes and interventions must be based on scientific evidence to identify community health challenges and design effective and sustainable solutions.

He also noted that public health offers both professional growth and opportunities to contribute to social welfare and national development. The session was presided over by Dr Fahmida Binte Mesbah, Head of the Department of Public Health at ISU. Professor Md Abul Kashem, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology, delivered the welcome remarks.

Those present included Professor Dr Md Ekramul Hoque, Director of IQAC; public health expert Professor Dr Shahanaz Chowdhury; ISU Registrar Mohammad Faizullah Kawshik; chairpersons of various departments; faculty members; and administrative officials.

Dr Rahman, who has more than two decades of experience in research, education and academic leadership, has been recognised among the world's top two percent scientists in the Stanford University global ranking from 2020 to 2025.