DHAKA: Finance minister AMA Muhith proposed to allocate Tk 1 thousand 550 crore for science and technology ministry for FY 2015-16 aiming to expand science-based education.

He said, “We aim to develop a pool of scientists, technologists, researchers and educationists and are therefore providing scholarships to suitable candidates under the ‘Bangabandhu Fellowship on Science and ICT’ to undertake research and pursue higher studies including PhD.”

“Steps have been taken to establish a trust to continue this scholarship after the completion of the project in 2016.”

The minister also mentioned that a project is being implemented to establish a national Marine Research Institute at Ramu in Cox’s Bazar to conduct research on oceanography.

“We also plan to set up an international standard Marine Aquarium in this area following the completion of this project,” he added.

BDST: 1800 HRS, JUN 04, 2015
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