Dhaka: Governor Dr. Ahsan H Mansur today laid emphasis on extracurricular activities for students to develop future generations. “If we want to develop our future generations, we must advance through small initiatives like Olympiads,” he said while speaking as the chief guest at the inauguration ceremony of the Bangladesh Economics Olympiad at a hotel in the city.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Ahsan H Mansur highlighted the importance of economics as a crucial subject that everyone engages with daily. He pointed out that two Bengali economists from India have won the Nobel Prize in economics. He also mentioned that although Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus did not receive the Nobel Prize in Economics, he was awarded a Nobel Prize for his contributions to the field, a fact that cannot be denied.
The governor emphasized that these achievements are a source of pride, yet he acknowledged that while many economics professors from West Bengal have gained significant international recognition, Bangladesh still lags in this regard. He stressed the need for future generations to focus on this area.
Dr. Mansur stated that Olympiads play a crucial role in motivating students. He advocated for the expansion of subject-specific Olympiads across the country, emphasizing that everyone would benefit from such initiatives. He noted that while students possess immense talent, there is often a failure to utilize their potential effectively.
The event was presided over by Hossain Zillur Rahman, Chairman of the Bangladesh Economics Olympiad and former adviser to the caretaker government, with Bangladesh Bank Deputy Governor Nurun Nahar also present.