A nation’s scientific and technological progress relies upon largely on arithmetic, Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology (DUET), Gazipur Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Engineer Mohammad Iqbal mentioned on Saturday (25 July).
He made the remarks because the chief visitor on the closing ceremony of the National Mathematics Carnival 2026, collectively organised by DUET’s Department of Mathematics and the Math Club.
“Today’s carnival is more than a competition; it is a platform for developing logical and analytical thinking among the younger generation,” he mentioned.
The vice-chancellor described arithmetic as a basic driving pressure behind trendy science and expertise, noting its essential function in synthetic intelligence, machine studying, info safety, cybersecurity, area analysis, local weather forecasting, genome sequencing and complicated engineering design.
“Statistics, calculus and linear algebra form the foundation of advances in artificial intelligence and machine learning, while number theory and cryptography underpin information security and cybersecurity,” he mentioned. ” From research and climate forecasting to genome sequencing in medical science and highly complex engineering design, mathematical modelling lies at the heart of everything,” he added.
Professor Mohammad Iqbal mentioned DUET had constantly promoted the examine of basic science and arithmetic alongside engineering schooling.
“There is no alternative to organising this carnival every year to popularise mathematics and foster creative thinking among students in this era of rapid scientific and technological advancement,” he mentioned.
He thanked the Department of Mathematics and the Math Club for organising the occasion and mentioned he hoped the taking part college students would sooner or later lead Bangladesh’s science and expertise sectors and improve the nation’s fame internationally.
The day-long carnival started within the morning with an inaugural ceremony at DUET’s Shaheed Shakil Parvez Auditorium.
DUET Pro-Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Md Arefin Kawsar formally inaugurated the carnival.
“Mathematics is the”Mathematics is the language of science. Whether it’s synthetic intelligence or robotics, mathematical modelling and logical pondering lie on the core of recent technological development,” he said.lop a love for mathematics from their school years, they will become confident in tackling complex problems in the future. Carnivals of this kind play an important role in building that foundation,” he added.
Professor Dr Md Abu Naim Sheikh of the Department of Mathematics chaired the occasion.
Shahjalal University of Science and Technology Institutional Quality Assurance Cell Director Professor Dr Engineer Salma Akhter; Bangladesh Mathematical Society President Professor Dr Md Shafiqul Islam; DUET Directorate of Students’ Welfare Associate Director Professor Dr Md Shahab Uddin; DUET Registrar (extra cost) Professor Dr Md Mostakur Rahman; Department of Mathematics Professor Dr Md Ajmal Hossain; DUET Math Club Adviser Professor Dr Mst Nasrin Akhter; and Bangladesh Machine Tools Factory Director (Finance) Brigadier General Mohammad Shafiqul Haque attended as particular company.
Bangladesh Mathematical Olympiad Committee President Professor Dr Mohammad Kaykobad and Prothom Alo Associate Editor Anisul Hoque delivered keynote speeches after the particular company spoke.
DUET Math Club President Abdul Wadud Ratan and General Secretary Md Rafiuzzaman additionally spoke later within the programme.
Heads of various departments, administrators, academics and college students of the Department of Mathematics, and college officers and staff attended the programme.
More than 1,000 college students from round 150 colleges, faculties and universities throughout the nation participated within the carnival.
The programme featured a arithmetic olympiad, poster displays, an essay-writing competitors and arithmetic video games. It concluded within the afternoon with the distribution of certificates, crests and prizes.