Although forensic laboratories have long existed within medical institutions, access to those facilities is limited. They are primarily reserved for medical professionals, available for short periods, and focused on clinical examination. As a result, criminology students have traditionally studied forensic methods largely in theory. This new lab directly addresses that gap by embedding forensic practice within criminology education.

The lab was inaugurated on 13 January 2026 at the Professor Muzaffar Ahmed Chowdhury Auditorium in the presence of senior university officials, faculty members, and the Additional Inspector General of Police and CID Chief, Md. Shibgat Ullah. Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Administration) Professor Dr. Sayma Haque Bidisha noted that as crime continues to evolve, effective investigation now depends on advanced forensic knowledge and technology. The lab, she explained, strengthens the link between academic learning and real-world investigation.

For students, the value of the lab lies in its direct connection to coursework. Courses such as Criminal Investigation, Forensic Analysis, are reinforced through practical training in crime scene management, evidence handling, FIR analysis, forensic photography, and interview techniques. Forensic Science becomes more tangible through hands-on exposure to fingerprints, ballistics, questioned documents, DNA fundamentals, and drug and poison analysis. Even analytical courses benefit, as students learn to interpret crime data alongside physical evidence.

As the lab is still in its initial phase, not all equipment is fully up to date. However, this mirrors real investigative settings where resource constraints are common and problem-solving matters. The lab is supervised by an experienced forensic expert, ensuring students receive accurate guidance and develop proper investigative discipline.

More than a facility, this lab reshapes how criminology students learn to think. It nurtures scientific reasoning, ethical awareness, and investigative curiosity, offering students a rare opportunity to move beyond textbooks and closer to the realities of modern crime investigation in Bangladesh.