MIST organizes the “1. National Research Conclave” to promote research culture in Bangladesh

MIST organizes the “1. National Research Conclave” to promote research culture in Bangladesh

DHAKA, Oct 1, 2024 (BSS) – The Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST) today held a national conference titled “1. National Research Conclave” organized to promote a research culture in Bangladesh, encourage young researchers and provide a common platform for researchers and students.

The engineering department of MIST, a public engineering university in Bangladesh, organized the conference at its conference room here, said a press release from the Inter-services of Public Relations (ISPR) this evening.

The day-long conference was attended by scores of faculty members and students from nine universities – Dhaka University, BUET, RUET, KUET, AUST, IUT, BUP, AIUB and Sonargaon University.

The conclave will also provide a platform for emerging researchers and scientists to exchange ideas and experiences, with a focus on practical issues in mechanical engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, marine and energy technologies, as well as recent innovations, it said Press release.

A total of 24 lectures and 11 poster presentations were presented to the audience as part of the conference. 22 research papers and 11 research posters were presented at the conference, a first at the national level in Bangladesh.

Based on the jury's evaluation, prizes were awarded for the best research paper and the best poster.

MIST Commander Major General Md Nasim Parvez as the chief guest distributed the awards among the awardees