Chattogram:Chattogram City Corporation Mayor Dr. Shahadat Hossain has underscored the necessity of presenting accurate information in the fields of science and technology, emphasizing that society and the nation cannot make sound decisions without precise data.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Mayor Hossain also encouraged students to enlighten themselves through the study of science. He made these remarks as the chief guest at the prize-giving ceremony of the Chattogram divisional round of the National School Science Debate Competition, held at Bangladesh Mahila Samity High School and College.
During the event, Mayor Hossain noted that winning and losing are natural aspects of any debate competition and advised both winning and losing teams to identify their mistakes and weaknesses for better preparation in the future. In this competition, Md. Saber Government Model Pilot High School in Sonagazi, Feni, emerged as the champion, while Lakshmipur Government Girls' High School secured the runner-up position. Afsana Halim Tisha, a member of the winning team, was recognized as the best debater.
Other participating institutions in the divisional round included Monghar Residential School and College (Rangamati), Bankhali High School (Cox's Bazar), Bandarban Ideal School, Halishahar Cantonment Public School and College (Chattogram), and Noakhali Government Girls' High School.
The event also featured CDA Chairman Engineer Belayet Hossain as a special guest, who highlighted the importance of science for future progress and noted that deeper engagement in scientific pursuits would lead to greater advancements. He also emphasized the need to protect Chattogram's environment, describing it as a city of exquisite natural beauty but acknowledging past environmental damage from construction-related deforestation.
The ceremony was presided over by Sarwar Suman, Chattogram regional editor of the daily Samakal. Other notable attendees included Mohammad Arif Ul Hasan Chowdhury, principal of Bangladesh Mahila Samity High School and College; Sajjadur Rahman Chowdhury, executive director of the Bangladesh Freedom Foundation (BFF); and representatives from the participating teams.