Tanor (Rajshahi) Upazila Correspondent:
With the theme of “Innovation-based Bangladesh and Technology”, the 47th National Science and Technology Week 2026 and a two-day science fair have started in Tanor Upazila of Rajshahi. The fair was inaugurated at the Upazila Parishad auditorium on Sunday morning.
18 stalls of various educational institutions of the upazila were set up in the fair. In these stalls, students are presenting their innovative projects, science-based models and various technology-based ideas. Along with the fair, the 10th Science Olympiad and Science Quiz Competition have been organized for the participation of students, which are playing a helpful role in developing their science practice and creativity.
The program organized under the overall supervision of Upazila Assistant Programmer Jahangir Alam was attended by Upazila Health Family Planning Officer (THO) Barnabas Hasdak, Upazila Agriculture Officer Saifullah Ahmed, Livestock Officer Dr. Wazed Ali, Social Service Officer Shahidul Islam, Secondary Education Office Academic Supervisor Saima Anjuman, Branch Manager of Palli Sanchay Bank Monirul Islam, Secretary of Upazila Jamaat DM Akkas Ali and many others.
Executive Officer UNO Naima Khan was supposed to inaugurate the inaugural ceremony as the chief guest, but was not present due to an urgent meeting at the Deputy Commissioner’s office. However, it is known that she will be present at the closing ceremony of the fair.
After the inauguration, the guests visited the stalls of the fair and appreciated the innovative work of the students.
According to the organizers, such events are playing a role in creating a scientifically minded and innovative generation.