To foster a culture of inquiry and innovation among young minds, voluntary research organisation Chinta Chash on Saturday organised the 10th Chinta Chash Young Researchers' Conference 2025 at the Teacher-Student Centre (TSC) of Dhaka University.
Held under the theme "Journey with Light," the conference brought together students from across the country to present their ideas and research findings before academics and professionals.
A total of 339 students from classes 7 to 10, selected through preliminary screening from different regions of Bangladesh, presented their research papers and concept notes.
The event featured nearly 100 research papers, seven concept presentations, and 12 research posters. Around 50 university teachers and researchers served as judges, evaluating the presentations under nine categories across multiple groups.
The inaugural session was attended by Dr Mubarak Ahmed Khan, former member of the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission; Prof Dr Upama Kabir, dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka University; and Asjadul Kibria, planning editor of The Financial Express.
Speaking at the event, Dr Mubarak emphasised the need for innovation rooted in local contexts. "Our innovations must emerge from our own resources and realities," he said.
"If we nurture these young researchers today, they will become the true scientists of tomorrow. We must believe that Bangladesh is a land of science and scientists."
Asjadul Kibria commended Chinta Chash for inspiring the next generation of innovators. "The initiative gives us hope that Bangladesh's future is in capable hands," he said.
Prof Dr Upama Kabir outlined three key principles of research - asking the right questions, identifying real problems, and developing practical solutions. "Research should not remain confined to paper; it must lead to real-world applications," she added.
At the closing and award ceremony, Muhammad Fawzul Kabir, adviser to the Ministries of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, attended as the chief guest, and NDC Chairman Mohammad Wahid Hossain as the special guest.
The adviser underscored the importance of skills over degrees in the modern world. "Big companies now look for competence, not certificates," he said. "Even a small country like Israel has many Nobel laureates. I hope one day Bangladeshi students will win Nobel Prizes in physics, chemistry, and medicine."
Chinta Chash Executive Director SM Mesbah Rahman said the organisation provides year-round research training to students nationwide, helping them develop topic selection skills, research methodology, and practical application.
Prof Dr Zeba I Seraj of the University Grants Commission (UGC) urged young researchers to remain cautious about misinformation on social media, while NDC Chairman Wahid Hossain stressed the need for critical thinking in the age of artificial intelligence.
"To survive, we must think better and deeper than AI," he said.
In his closing remarks, Chinta Chash Chairman Advocate Muhammad Shafiqul Rahman said, "Our research must serve the people - the workers, farmers, and the marginalised. Chinta Chash strives for progress that benefits generations to come."
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