Desk Report:
The two-day Sixth Young Scientist Congress started on Saturday (April 4, 2026) at the National Science and Technology Complex in Agargaon in the capital. The congress, to be held on April 4-5, 2026, has been organized by the Bangladesh Academy of Sciences with the theme ‘Young Scientists for Artificial Intelligence’. At this occasion, the nation’s younger scientists will spotlight analysis, innovation and potential in the subject of Artificial Intelligence.
Minister for Posts, Telecommunication and Information Technology and Science and Technology Fakir Mahbub Anam was current as the chief visitor at the occasion.
In his speech as the chief visitor, the minister stated that the ‘Sixth Young Scientist Congress’ organized with the participation of younger scientists will additional speed up the nation’s scientific progress. He talked about that in the present world, science and technology are not solely the driving pressure of financial development, but in addition one of the foundations of nationwide safety, sustainable development and human welfare.
He additionally stated that the authorities is working to construct a knowledge-based and innovation-dependent Bangladesh. To this finish, emphasis is being positioned on increasing STEM training, remodeling analysis into the market, growing funding in trendy technology together with synthetic intelligence, and strengthening the startup ecosystem.
The minister stated to the younger scientists, you’ll be the leaders of the future. You must play an vital function in the development of the nation via analysis, innovation and creativity. He additionally known as for utilizing the information and expertise acquired after pursuing larger training overseas for the profit of the nation. He expressed optimism and stated that the authorities will proceed to offer all-round assist for the development of the science and technology sector.
Speaking as a particular visitor, Secretary of the Ministry of Science and Technology Md. Anwar Hossain stated that the Ministry of Science and Technology has taken the initiative to determine a nationwide AI institute by prioritizing synthetic intelligence in the nation. Emphasis is being positioned on built-in insurance policies and analysis to make sure information safety, administration and its efficient use in agriculture, training, well being and trade. At the similar time, work is underway to develop STEM training, nano and biotechnology and semiconductor sectors. He emphasised on connecting innovation with the market via the ‘Innovation to Market’ initiative.
Speaking as a particular visitor, University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman Professor Dr. Mamun Ahmed stated, right this moment we are in the period of the fourth industrial revolution, the place synthetic intelligence is altering our lives and workplaces. Young scientists of Bangladesh are the principal driving pressure of this alteration.
Various classes, analysis displays, panel discussions and technology exhibitions might be held in the congress. Representatives from varied universities, analysis establishments and technology-related organizations of the nation are collaborating in it.
The inauguration ceremony of the sixth Young Scientist Congress 2026 was presided over by Professor Dr. ZN Tahmida Begum, Vice President of Bangladesh Academy of Sciences. The welcome deal with was delivered by the Chairperson of the sixth Young Scientist Congress, Major General (Retd) Professor Dr. ASM Matiur Rahman. The Secretary of the Bangladesh Academy of Sciences, Professor Dr. Yarul Kabir, delivered the opening speech of the program.
The program was attended by lecturers and researchers from varied universities of the nation, younger scientists, college students and specialists in associated fields.