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Russell's Viper Antivenom Research Stalled Due to Funding Crisis

The Venom Research Centre has completed the antibody production phase for Russell's Viper antivenom, but research has halted due to a lack of funding.

BBC News বাংলা · 26 October 2026, 1:58 AM

The Venom Research Centre in Bangladesh has reached a significant milestone in developing an antivenom for the Russell's Viper, having completed the antibody production phase and submitted a report to the government. Despite this progress, all research activities at the state-run institution have been stalled for the past two years due to a lack of financial allocation.