The Bangladesh Academy of Sciences (BAS) is set to host the 6th Young Scientist Congress (YSC) on April 4–5 at the National Science and Technology Complex in Agargaon, Dhaka, bringing together young researchers and leading experts under the theme “Young Scientists for Artificial Intelligence.”
The two-day congress aims to strengthen collaboration between emerging scientists and established researchers, with a focus on leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) for national development.
The opening session will be presided over by BAS President-in-Charge Prof. Dr. ZN Tahmida Begum. Science and Technology Minister Fakir Mahbub Anam, MP, is expected to attend as the chief guest, while University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman Prof. Dr. Mamun Ahmed will join as the special guest. BAS Secretary Prof. Yearul Kabir will also address the session. More than 400 participants from home and abroad are expected to attend.
Following the inauguration, a theme lecture titled “An Unconventional Path Through AI and Why Discipline Beats Talent” will be delivered by Dr. Ehsan Hoque of the University of Rochester, USA.
A key highlight of the congress will be a plenary speech by Prof. Mohammad Ali Moni of Charles Sturt University, Australia, who will speak on “AI for One Health: Building a smart and sustainable health ecosystem in Bangladesh.”
The scientific program includes around 300 oral and poster presentations from young researchers across biological, physical, mathematical, and pharmaceutical sciences. Featured sessions will cover topics such as “Human vs. Artificial Intelligence” by Prof. Hasan Sarwar of United International University, “Translational AI and its Societal Impacts” by Prof. Dr. Tanzima Hashem of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), and a Banglajol symposium on ethical scientific publication in the AI era.
The congress will conclude on April 5 with an award ceremony recognizing outstanding research contributions.
Organizers said the event, led by Convener Prof. Maj Gen (Retd) ASM Matiur Rahman and Member Secretary Prof. Liaquat Ali, aims to equip young scientists with advanced science, technology, and innovation tools, aligning with Bangladesh’s demographic dividend and development goals.
