Faqir urges youths to develop themselves as technology innovators
Science and Technology Minister Faqir Mahbub Anam right this moment spoke on the Science and Technology Complex Auditorium within the capital’s Agargaon. Photo: PID
DHAKA, June 14, 2026 (BSS) – Science and Technology Minister Faqir Mahbub Anam has known as upon the youths to develop themselves not solely as customers of technology but in addition as innovators and creators of technology.
“In today’s changing reality, it is essential to transform youth into technology inventors and builders. To achieve this, investment in science education, research, and innovation must be increased, while fostering a culture that values scientific thinking,” he mentioned.
The minister was talking as the chief visitor on the inaugural ceremony of the forty seventh National Science and Technology Week 2026 on the Science and Technology Complex Auditorium within the capital’s Agargaon.
Faqir described the occasion as an essential milestone within the journey towards constructing a scientific, progressive, and knowledge-based Bangladesh.
He famous that nations that lead in data, analysis, and innovation additionally lead in financial development, trade, training, and improvement.
Therefore, scientific apply just isn’t merely an instructional exercise; it’s the basis for constructing a nation’s future and a critically essential funding, he mentioned.
He mentioned the federal government goals to construct an progressive and technology-driven Bangladesh. Achieving this objective requires expert human sources, research-capable establishments, and a younger technology geared up with progressive considering, he mentioned.
Speaking to younger innovators, the minister mentioned that the federal government has plans to guarantee employment alternatives for youth, enhance technical and language expertise, help start-ups and entrepreneurship, join younger folks with international e-commerce platforms, and guarantee merit-based recruitment.
He additionally paid tribute to Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman, recalling him as the chief who initiated the National Science and Technology Week and Science Fair in 1978 to harness the progressive potential of younger folks for nationwide improvement.
The minister added that occasions such as the Science Olympiad, science-based quiz competitions, and exhibitions of progressive initiatives throughout Science Week would play an essential function in fostering scientific considering and a aggressive spirit amongst college students.
These initiatives wouldn’t solely assist uncover new expertise but in addition improve younger folks’s curiosity in analysis and innovation, he mentioned.
He additionally talked about that the federal government gives monetary help up to TK 10 lakh for college students pursuing greater training overseas and stands beside these searching for superior training abroad.
Science and Technology Secretary Md. Anwar Hossain chaired the occasion whereas National Museum of Science and Technology Director General Dr. Md. Moniruzzaman additionally spoke.
Academicians, technology specialists, a lot of younger innovators, researchers, lecturers, and college students finding out science attended the occasion.
Later, the minister visited numerous initiatives developed by college, school, and special-category younger scientists displayed all through the Science and Technology Complex constructing.
Under the theme “Science and Technology for Building an Innovation-Driven Bangladesh,” the three-day Science and Technology Week is being held from June 14–16, 2026, on the National Science and Technology Complex in Dhaka, that includes contributors chosen from competitions held throughout the nation.