Minister Urges Marketing of Research Innovations
Science and Technology and Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Minister Faqir Mahbub Anam has said that the fruits of innovation emerging from scientific and industrial research must be delivered to the people. He emphasized the commercialization and marketing of research-based products and innovations so that they can be utilized for the benefit of the general public.
He made the remarks as the chief guest at an exchange meeting with officials during a visit to the Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR) in Dhaka on Tuesday, June 2.
The minister said that BCSIR’s research products and activities should be showcased to local young entrepreneurs, enabling them to leverage these innovations to establish new businesses and industrial ventures.
He further stated, “The resources developed through BCSIR’s research must be commercialized and marketed.” To encourage the institution’s officials and employees, he also assured them of making regular visits to BCSIR.
Calling on officials to work sincerely toward implementing the current government’s election manifesto, the minister said that responsibilities must be carried out with clear goals and a mindset of completing today’s tasks within the same day.
Science and Technology Secretary Md. Anwar Hossain addressed the meeting as a special guest.
During the event, BCSIR Chairman Dr. Samina Ahmed delivered a PowerPoint presentation highlighting the organization’s activities, management structure, and the operations of its various units.
Members of BCSIR, directors of different institutes, and senior officials were present on the occasion.
Following the meeting, the minister inspected samples of products developed by BCSIR’s 12 units. He also toured the organization’s mobile van.
Later, at a separate discussion meeting with BCSIR scientists, the minister assured them that their professional demands and concerns would be addressed in accordance with existing laws and regulations.
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