Bangladesh Science Exposium 2025 Held at DU Laboratory School and College
The first-ever “Bangladesh Science Exposium 2025” has been held with the aim of fostering scientific temperament among students and encouraging them toward innovative thinking. The two-day science-centered exhibition and problem-solving competition took place on November 7 and 8 at the premises of University Laboratory School and College, University of Dhaka.
The Exposium featured four age-based categories: Explorers (Grades 6–8), Innovators (Grades 9–10), Pioneers (Grades 11–12), and Scholars (Undergraduate and Postgraduate). Each category included competitions and exhibitions aligned with the participants’ knowledge level, enabling them to demonstrate their skills, creativity, and understanding of science.
A total of ten competitive segments were organized. These included the Bangladesh Science Olympiad—a 100-mark written examination on Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Astronomy, ICT, and General Knowledge; the team-based quiz competition “Brain Spark” consisting of written and buzzer rounds; and the science speech competition “Voice of Science,” where participants discussed “How science can support sustainable development in Bangladesh.”
Other events included the wall magazine contest “Wall of Science,” science project exhibitions, PowerPoint presentation challenges, Rubik’s Cube competition, scientific poster display, treasure hunt, and hands-on practical workshops for young science enthusiasts.
Each participant received a certificate, pen, and refreshments. The award ceremony will be held soon, during which the top three performers or teams from every category and segment will be honored with trophies and special memorabilia.
The closing session was attended by Advocate A.K.M. Badruddoza, Treasurer of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh and the Wadud Maymunnessa Foundation, and Dr. Mushtaque Ibne Ayub, Associate Professor of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology at Dhaka University and Moderator of the Dhaka University Science Society (DUSS). Also present were Mohammad Ziaul Alam, Principal of Milestone College, along with teachers from various educational institutions.
Speaking about the purpose of the Exposium, Ragib Muttaqi, General Secretary of the Dhaka University Science Society, said, “Bangladesh Science Exposium 2025 is not just a competition; it is a free platform for scientifically minded students to explore scientific thinking and innovation. Our goal is to establish a sustainable platform for future researchers and innovators.”
According to the organizers, the core objective of the Exposium is to promote scientific learning, research mindset, innovation, and practical problem-solving skills among the younger generation. Such activities are expected to enhance rational thinking, teamwork, creativity, and a science-oriented outlook among students.
The event saw enthusiastic participation from students of various schools, colleges, and universities. Among the showcased innovations were earthquake-resistant building models, novel methods of utilizing floodwater in agriculture, technology-driven and AI-assisted satellite-based farming systems, robotics solutions, sensor devices for the visually impaired, unmanned post-earthquake rescue vehicles, advanced software systems, and more. Through scientific speeches, students discussed the role of science in sustainable development; the quiz highlighted their scientific awareness; and presentations addressed how science can help reverse climate change—reflecting strong science communication skills.
The event was made possible through the dedicated efforts of members of the Dhaka University Science Society, Bestcad Corp, and volunteers from multiple departments of the University of Dhaka. The program was jointly organized by the Dhaka University Science Society (DUSS), Wadud Maymunnessa Foundation, and Bestcad Corp, with sponsorship support from Transcom Group.
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