The National Institute of Advanced Nursing Education and Research (NIANER) has organised a scientific seminar focusing on the latest advancements in nursing education and practice.
The event, hosted in NIANER's cutting-edge facilities, brought together nursing professionals, researchers, educators, and policymakers to explore critical advancements in nursing practice through research and innovation, read a press release on Monday.
Established in 2016 with grant aid support from the Government of the Republic of Korea and implemented by KOICA, NIANER has emerged as the premier institution for nursing education in Bangladesh. With a commitment to quality and innovation, NIANER continues to be at the forefront of initiatives to enhance nursing practice and education in Bangladesh and has been attracting nursing students from abroad.
The chief guest of the seminar Additional Secretary and Director General of DGNM Maqsura Noor, NDC highlighted NIANER’s pioneering role in advancing research-based nursing education in Bangladesh.
She also applauded the initiative to hold this seminar to encourage the young nurse researchers in taking more challenging nursing positions.
Speaking as the special guest, Deputy Country Director of KOICA Bangladesh and Bhutan Office Kang Hyun Suh underscored the importance of investing in nursing education and training to achieve sustainable healthcare outcomes.
She further commended NIANER for its dedication to advancing the nursing profession and reiterated KOICA's unwavering support for initiatives that empower healthcare professionals in Bangladesh.
Nearly 15 nursing students across the country presented their research findings on contemporary concerns related to nursing care while the main research paper was presented by Dhaka University Health Economics Department Prof Dr Syed Abdul Hamid.
Nursing Dean of BSMMU Prof Dr Debabrata Banik, Medical Education & Family Welfare Division Joint Secretary Md Abdul Quader, BNM Deputy Secretary and Registrar Md Nasir Uddin and NIANER Director Dr Taslima Begum also were present among others at the seminar.
KOICA, established by the Korean Foreign Ministry in 1991 for Official Development Assistance, has been implementing Korea's grant aid and technical cooperation to support socio-economic development in Bangladesh since 1993.
