PM urges scientists to utilise their innovative power

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday sought all-out cooperation of scientists, researchers and technologists of the country in building the nation as a dignified one in the world by utilizing their innovative power. Assuring all sorts of assistance and cooperation in this regard, she said that despite limited resources, her government would continue its support to scientific endeavors by the researchers and scientists. The Prime Minister was distributing Gold Medal Awards among scientists and fellows of Bangladesh Academy of Sciences in recognition of their contributions in respective fields at a ceremony held at Osmani Memorial Auditorium in the city. Twenty-two scientists, both senior and young, working in different areas with different institutions of the country were honored with Gold Medal Awards of Bangladesh Academy of Sciences. Putting emphasis on scientific research, Hasina said scientists and researchers will have to play effective role for the advancement of the country by utilizing their creativity within the available limited resources. She urged the new generation to be involved in research-oriented activities, saying they would be able to take the country towards prosperity and development, according to UNB.