‘Govt will stand by entrepreneurs, researchers’

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman called upon patriotic citizens, business leaders, young entrepreneurs and researchers to come forward and work together with the government to build a prosperous and desired Bangladesh.

“The present government needs you to come forward, and the state needs you. So, let us all work together to build the state we desire,” he said.

He made the call while inaugurating the Bangladesh Innovation Fair 2026 in the capital on Saturday morning.

Highlighting the contribution of innovators and business leaders to the country’s overall progress, the prime minister urged people to bring forward new ideas and capabilities to address the state’s present needs.

“Everyone must come forward with innovative ideas and capabilities to meet the present needs of the state and government. The government will always stand by entrepreneurs and researchers with full support,” Tarique said.

Praising the speakers for their insightful presentations, particularly Dr Anisuzzaman for highlighting key issues concerning innovation, the prime minister said the discussions had largely outlined the country’s course of action for the coming days.

“If we can gradually implement the important issues highlighted in the discussion, only then will we be able to achieve our set goals,” he said.

At the end of his speech, Tarique Rahman formally inaugurated the Bangladesh Innovation Fair 2026.
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Telecommunications, Information Technology, Science and Technology Rehan Asif Asad, Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Science and Technology M Ruhul Quddus Talukder Dulu, BUET Professor Dr Muhammad Anisuzzaman Talukder and Science and Technology Secretary Md Anwar Hossain, among others, spoke at the event.

Senior government officials, prominent business leaders, local and foreign innovators, and researchers from various sectors attended the programme.