Dhaka:Education Minister Dr. ANM Ehsanul Haque Milan emphasized the importance of incorporating modern science and technology into the educational system to foster science-minded individuals and future innovators.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the minister made these remarks at the closing ceremony of the 'BNMPC National Science Carnival-2026' at Birshreshtha Noor Mohammad Public College, located at the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) headquarters in Pilkhana.
Dr. Milan highlighted the capabilities of developed countries in not only using but also inventing and developing new technologies, stressing that similar capabilities must be acquired. During the event, he visited student-developed stalls and projects and distributed prizes to participants of various events and project presentation competitions.
The event also saw the presence of BGB Director General Major General Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Siddiqui, the college's chief patron, and Brigadier General Momtazur Rahman, chairman of the college's governing body, along with senior BGB officials and other guests.
The science carnival, which commenced on October 29, featured around 300 projects from 150 educational institutions nationwide. The carnival included competitions such as a science olympiad, wall magazine, project presentation, extempore speech, analytical quiz, story writing, and computer gaming. Additionally, a mobile science exhibition was organized featuring a 4D movie bus and a museum bus under the National Museum of Science and Technology's initiative.