1Science edn on decrease, nation deprived of services of talented students: President

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President Iajuddin Ahmed noted that science education in the country has been on decline due to various reasons, depriving the nation of the services of talented students.

The President made the observation while addressing the Academy Gold Medal Award Ceremony-2008 organised by the Bangladesh Academy of Sciences (BAS) at the National Museum at Shahbagh in the city Thursday, reports UNB.

He underscored the need for addressing the major causes with 'utmost importance'.

A total of 13 scientists were given Academy Gold Medal Award for their outstanding contribution to the field of science and technology.

BAS President M Shamsher Ali, Vice-president National Professor AKM Aminul Haque and Secretary Naiyyum Choudhury also spoke on the occasion.

The President recommended taking extensive and special programmes such as stipend activities for science education, laboratory facilities, special incentives and training programme for the science teachers at the secondary and higher secondary levels for popularising science education in the country.

He emphasised coordinated endeavour for raising the general level of scientific efficiency in the country so that the nation could apply the results of science to the fullest possible extent for national economic development.

"The role of science, as you know, is boundless in chronological development of the human civilisation. In consequence of immense progress of science and technology, human tread has been possible at every corner of the globe", he said.

He expressed the hope that the government would consider the expansion of science education in the country on priority basis in national interest.

He said in spite of very limited infrastructure and environment, the scientists in the country have been contributing to the nation through their untiring efforts.