The Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST), in partnership with the Bangladesh Energy and Power Research Council (BEPRC), organised a symposium titled “Sustainable Technologies for Bangladesh’s Clean Energy Transition” on Tuesday.
According to a press release issued by the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Directorate on Wednesday, the event brought together policymakers, academics, industry experts and students to discuss innovative strategies for ensuring a sustainable and secure energy future for the country.
BEPRC Chairman (Senior Secretary) Mohammad Wahid Hossain attended the programme as the chief guest, while MIST Commandant Major General Md Nasim Parvez was present as chief patron.
BEPRC Member (Additional Secretary) Dr Md Rafiqul Islam joined the event as special guest.
In his address, the chief guest outlined a forward-looking roadmap for expanding renewable energy in Bangladesh. He emphasised stronger coordination among academia, industry and government agencies and called for the practical application of research findings to accelerate the country’s transition to clean energy.
Major General Md Nasim Parvez highlighted the importance of energy security for sustainable national development, noting that consistent economic growth depends on reliable and uninterrupted energy supply.
Dr Md Rafiqul Islam elaborated on various policy measures and strategic initiatives undertaken to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
He stressed diversification of energy sources, increased adoption of renewable technologies and development of skilled human resources as key priorities.
In his opening remarks, Head of the Electrical, Electronic and Communication Engineering (EECE) Department Brigadier General KM Mustafizur Rahman underscored the value of knowledge-sharing platforms and showcased MIST’s ongoing research in renewable and sustainable energy technologies.
The technical session featured five prominent speakers who presented insights on emerging technologies and research opportunities in the energy sector.
More than 200 undergraduate and postgraduate students from the EECE Department, along with faculty members, participated in the event.
The symposium reaffirmed the joint commitment of MIST and BEPRC to advancing research, innovation and collaboration in support of Bangladesh’s clean energy goals.
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