The Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir has inaugurated a two-day science festival titled ‘Al-Khwarizmi Science Fest 2025’ at the Krishibid Institution Bangladesh (KIB) complex in Farmgate, Dhaka. The event began on Thursday morning with Advocate Saida Akter, sister of July uprising martyr Ahnaf Abir Ashrafulllah, declaring the festival open. Shibir Secretary General Sibgatullah delivered the welcome speech, emphasizing the importance of science, technology, and innovation for national progress.

In his address, Sibgatullah stated that technological innovation is vital for ensuring food security, environmental protection, and sustainable defense systems. He called for state support to nurture talented youth and promote indigenous innovation, asserting that Bangladesh could achieve self-reliance through its own technological advancements. The organization aims to foster a science-minded, responsible, and innovative generation capable of contributing to national welfare.

The festival features events such as a math olympiad, project display competition, and Capture the Flag contest, along with public science demonstrations, robotics and technology exhibitions, science games, quizzes, and a youth innovation showcase. It remains open to all from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.