Science and Technology Minister Yafes Osman has asked researchers to utilize their time in enhancing their knowledge to keep up with the modern world, which is developing fast in technology.
The minister told the researchers to use modern equipment available in labs to innovate ways to become more efficient and keep pace with other developed countries, and shun age-old habits. The world is not as it was 10 years ago and the time has come for them to show their skills, he said.
“Those who have the mentality to work for something innovative, they will obviously get my support. Otherwise, leave the institution,” he said.
The minister made the remarks on Thursday while inaugurating a three-day science fair at the Bangladesh Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR) in Dhaka.
The minister, who was the chief guest, said: “We have arranged this exhibition to create opportunities for a better future for our young generation.
“To enhance our working power as well as compete with the world, we have to use technology everywhere” he added.
A total of 213 young scientists from different schools, colleges, universities and science clubs across the country are participating in the fair, with 171 projects on display.
BCSIR Chairman Faruk Ahmed said that for the first time, budding scientists from private and public universities were participating in the fair this year.
Anwar Hossain, secretary to the Ministry of Science and Technology, and Dr Pran Gopal Datta, former vice chancellor of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, among others, spoke at the event.