Science Ministry to Award Journalists for Science and Technology Reporting
The Ministry of Science and Technology will honour journalists for their contributions to science and technology reporting on the occasion of the Bangladesh Innovation Fair 2026. Journalistic works published across various media outlets over the past year will be evaluated, and selected journalists will receive awards.
The announcement was made in a press release issued by the ministry on Wednesday, December 24. Interested journalists have been asked to apply through the designated link on the official website by December 31.
The three-day Bangladesh Innovation Fair 2026 will be held from January 19 to 21, with a focus on promoting market-oriented research by prioritising science-based innovation. The fair will be implemented by the National Museum of Science and Technology (NMST) under the theme “From Dreams to Innovation, Commercialisation Brings Prosperity.”
Ahead of the event, a meeting with journalists was held on Monday, December 22, chaired by Secretary of the Ministry of Science and Technology Md Anwar Hossain. The meeting highlighted that the fair aims to showcase Bangladesh’s innovative potential at both national and international levels by bringing together innovators, entrepreneurs, investors and industrial stakeholders on a single platform.
Officials noted that while Bangladesh has many talented innovators working on new ideas, technologies and prototypes, their innovations often remain confined to laboratories or limited scopes. The fair is expected to create direct linkages between innovators and entrepreneurs, facilitating easier commercialisation of innovations.
The meeting was attended by Additional Secretary Muhammad Ashraf Ali Khan, Chairman of the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission Dr Md Mujibur Rahman, Director General of the Science Museum Munira Sultana, Joint Secretary Sheikh Muhammad Touhidul Islam, Private Secretary to the Secretary Md Al Amin, and other senior officials.
Journalists at the meeting suggested increasing research funding across institutions under the ministry, strengthening collaboration between local and international researchers and stakeholders, modernising educational curricula with a stronger emphasis on science education, expanding science club activities at the grassroots level, and placing greater focus on innovation competitions.
Discussions also highlighted the need for the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission and other institutions to become more dynamic and accessible in disseminating information to the public. Beyond power generation, the expanded use of nuclear technology in agriculture, healthcare, chemical-free food processing and other sectors was also emphasised.
Science Secretary Anwar Hossain said that developing skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) is crucial for national development. “The number of students studying science is alarmingly declining. Yet, if we want to move forward, we must inspire students to take an interest in science,” he said.
He also noted that Bangladesh has 258 researchers recognised among the world’s top-tier researchers, but a lack of integration between research and industrial application has limited tangible outcomes. “We want to prioritise market-oriented research so that academic work directly contributes to industrial development,” he said, urging journalists to publish science-based reports regularly to help build a scientifically minded future generation.
DBTech/Press Release/IK/OR
