An international conference on the ‘Role of Science and Technology in the Fourth Industrial Revolution’ will be held at Rajshahi University between October 5 and October 6.
The conference will be organised by the university’s Faculty of Science, said a press release on Thursday.
State minister for planning Shamsul Alam will attend the opening ceremony as the chief guest. Rajshahi University pro-vice-chancellor Prof Sultan-ul-Islam and Prof Humayun Kabir will be present as special guests and Vice-Chancellor Prof Golam Sabbir Sattar will preside over the event.
According to the press release, researchers from different universities in Bangladesh will present their work at the conference. Researchers from different parts of the world will also attend the conference.
Key figures from Finland, Japan, India, Australia, China, and Nepal will serve as international advisory members. Apart from the science faculty, renowned people from various institutions in the country will play a role as members of the organising committee.
There will be three keynote speakers in the event. They are Pondicherry University of India vice-chancellor Dr Gurmeet Singh, Bangladesh Data Soft Systems Limited managing director Mahbub Zaman and Wenrich International, Japan CEO Uchy Harley Ichihasi, said the release.
This international conference will play an essential role in improving the image of the university and the country. Already, 370 researchers have submitted their research. This number will increase. Registration can be done until September 30. Tk 3,000 for professionals and Tk 1,500 for students have been fixed for the registration, it added.