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BRUR Correspondent: Begum Rokeya University,
Rangpur (BRUR) is showcasing four innovative research projects at the
Bangladesh Innovation Fair 2026, a national-level event organised by the
Ministry of Science and Technology.Prime Minister Tarique Rahman inaugurated the three-day fair
at Novo Theatre in Dhaka on Saturday
(September 12). The fair will continue until September 14.Speaking at the inaugural ceremony, the prime minister called
for transforming homegrown research and innovation into commercially viable
products and connecting them directly with mainstream markets instead of
keeping them confined to laboratories.BRUR Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr.Md Showkat Ali attended
the ceremony and showcased projects developed by the university’s students and
researchers.“Our university is always committed to showcasing the talent
and innovative potential of our teachers and students at national and
international levels,” the vice-chancellor said.“Only when new discoveries from laboratories find a place in
commercial markets can the country’s overall economic and technological
progress be accelerated. This innovation fair offers a unique opportunity for
our young researchers to explore new possibilities and build networks,” he
added.The four selected research projects being showcased at the
fair are:1. Silicon Based Perovskite Solar Cells, 2. Agritrace BD, 3.
Carbon Setu,4. Deshguard AI
BRUR Registrar (Additional Charge) Professor Dr. Md Ferdous
Rahman, Professor Dr. Md Mizanur Rahman of the Department of Computer Science
and Engineering, Professor Dr. Md Emdadul Haque of the Department of Disaster
Science and Management, and Professor Dr. Md Kamruzzaman of the Department of
Physics were also present at the inaugural ceremony.