Ministry of science and technology gets Tk 18,115 crore
SANGSAD BHABAN, June 11, 2025 (BSS) – A complete of Taka 18,115 crore has been allotted for the Ministry of Science and Technology for the fiscal yr (FY) 2026-2027, which is Taka 5,411 crore greater than the allocation within the revised funds of the FY 2025-2026.
Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury at the moment positioned the nationwide funds at Jatiya Sangsad allocating the quantity for the ministry.
In his speech, the minister stated that in an effort to foster a scientific mindset among the many subsequent era and encourage youth in house science, along with Dhaka and Rajshahi trendy Novo theatres are being established in Khulna, Chattogram, Sylhet, Barishal, Rangpur and Mymensingh.
In addition, he stated, science centres might be established in each district in phases. To foster an innovation-driven and technology-oriented youthful era, the Ministry of Science and Technology organized the ‘Bangladesh Innovation Fair’. A quantity of analysis tasks within the fields of textiles, prescribed drugs, agriculture and modern applied sciences acquired authorities grants and monetary help, he added.
For the primary time, the minister stated, Bangladeshi scientists have efficiently decoded the complete genome sequences of indigenous Mirakadim cattle, sheep and geese utilizing nationwide functionality. Through the Biotechnology Institute, climate-resilient and high-yielding crop varieties are being developed utilizing genome enhancing technology, he added.
To deal with the challenges of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and put together the youth for the long run, Khosru stated initiatives have been undertaken to ascertain specialised laboratories for Artificial Intelligence (AI), semi conductors, robotics, machine studying and massive information evaluation.
“There is no alternative to research in the development of new technologies. Therefore, the government will continue to provide financial support to researchers through the Science and Technology Fellowship Trust, with a view to creating world-class research opportunities both at home and abroad,” he added.