DHAKA, Oct 27, 2024 (BSS) - The award ceremony of the Agricultural Olympiad-2024 was held at the auditorium of Bishwo Shahitto Kendro in the city's Banglamotor area today.
 
Agricultural Olympiad organised the event with the support of the youth-led organization Agreen Foundation, highlighting achievements in agricultural innovation and education, a press release said.
 
Moinul Islam, Joint Secretary of the NGO Bureau at the Chief Advisor's Office, attended as the chief guest.
 
Ashok Kumar Roy, Deputy Secretary of the ICT Division, and Dr. Abid Chowdhury, Co-Founder and Chief Scientist of Genofax Life Sciences and Chairman of Krishan Foundation, were present as special guests.
 
At the ceremony, 25 participants from junior, secondary, and higher secondary categories received awards.
 
With the theme "Shaping a Sustainable Bangladesh through Youth-Led Tech-Savvy Leadership," the Olympiad put emphasis on food security and nutritional prosperity through modern agricultural practices.
 
It resonated with the participation of about 5,500 students from 20 schools and colleges in Dhaka during February to June this year.
 
Bangladesh Brand Forum served as the strategic partner and Ra'dia Inc. as the communications partner.
 
The BASEF Foundation joined as a co-partner, contributing to the event's overall success and mission of fostering a technologically empowered and sustainable future for Bangladesh.