RAJSHAHI, May 20, 2026 (BSS)- On the occasion of World Metrology Day 2026, a 
discussion meeting was held today in the conference room of the BSTI 
Divisional Office, Rajshahi.

Johura Sikder, director of BSTI, presided over the meeting.
 
The theme of this year's World Metrology Day is "Metrology Building Trust in 
Policy Making". 
 
Divisional Commissioner Dr. ANM Bazlur Rashid was present as the chief guest 
at the discussion meeting. 
 
As special guests, DIG of Police Mohammad Shahjahan, Deputy Commissioner Kazi 
Shahidul Islam, Superintendent of Police Naimul Hasan, Vice President of 
Rajshahi Chamber of Commerce and Industry Ziauddin Ahmed were present and 
delivered important thematic speeches on the theme of this year's World 
Metrology Day.
 
On the theme, BSTI Director Johura Sikder presented the welcome speech. She 
detailed the objectives and significance of observing World Metrology Day, 
the activities and introduction of BSTI's Metrology Wing, and BSTI's role in 
formulating national measurements in Bangladesh through coordination with 
international measurement organisations. 
 
In his speech, the chief guest called on everyone to increase consumer 
awareness in controlling accurate measurement of products and to maintain 
transparency among traders. 
 
"Just as we have made Rajshahi a beautiful, livable Green, Clean City, we can 
likewise introduce Green Food," he continued.

BSTI is a people-oriented institution, he said, adding, "All its activities 
are action-oriented."
 
The keynote paper was presented by Azizul Hakim, assistant director of BSTI. 
 
Leaders of various industrial and trade associations and business 
organisations, representatives of various industrial establishments, and 
distinguished persons of the city were present at the discussion event.