DHAKA, May 23, (V7N) – Dr. Zubaida Rahman, Vice-President of the Ziaur Rahman Foundation (ZRF) and wife of BNP acting Chairman Tarique Rahman, today attended as chief guest an award distribution ceremony for the Virtual Science Fair at the ZRF office.

Addressing the children, teenagers, and young scientists at the event, Dr. Zubaida extended her congratulations to "each contestant on their innovative science projects." She also exchanged views with members of the ZRF Board of Directors Committee and advisors.

A video documentary showcasing the various activities of ZRF from its inception to the present was screened during the ceremony. Dr. Zubaida Rahman praised the young scientists, noting that their "talent, perseverance and self-reliance are truly extraordinary and have impressed all."

The event was chaired by ZRF Executive Director Professor Dr. Farhad Halim Doner and moderated by Director (Program) Dr. Shah Muhammad Aman Ullah. Other speakers included ZRF Acting Executive Director Professor Dr. Morshed Hasan Khan, Professor Dr. A. F. M. Yusuf Haider, convener of the virtual science fair, and Special Coordinator of the virtual science fair Dr. SM Sohag Awal.

The Virtual Science Fair, a brainchild of Dr. Zubaida Rahman, has been organized for the past four years with the primary aim of fostering scientific innovation and inspiring science practice among children, adolescents, and the new generation. Prizes, including laptops, and certificates were distributed among the 17 winners of the fair.

The Ziaur Rahman Foundation was established on October 18, 1999, to preserve the memory of BNP founder Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman.

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