Cultural Affairs Minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury spoke at Mohammadpur Upazila Parishad hall room today. Photo : PID

DHAKA, June 12, 2026 (BSS) - A 'Startup, Science Project and Innovation Idea Showcasing Program-2026' under the Educational Excellence Support Scheme 
(EESS) of the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education was held today.

Organized by the Ministry of Education, the inauguration of the event was held at the Mohammadpur Upazila Parishad hall room in Magura.

Cultural Affairs minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury inaugurated the programme as the chief guest with Mohammadpur Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Bedbati Mistri 
in the chair.

The minister said the present era is the age of science and technology, and innovative thinking and creative initiatives of students will play a vital 
role in building a prosperous Bangladesh of the future.

He stressed the importance of fostering scientific mindset, research orientation and entrepreneurial spirit among students.

After the inauguration, the minister visited various exhibition stalls showcasing students' innovative projects and science-based displays from 
different educational institutions.

During the exhibition, students presented a range of innovations including robotics, automated irrigation systems, environmentally friendly technologies 
and agriculture-based solutions.

Awards were distributed among students for the best innovative projects at the day-long exhibition.