'There is no end to scientific research'

Zubaida Rahman, vice-chairman of the Ziaur Rahman Foundation (ZRF), today expressed the hope that Bangladeshi students would bring pride to the nation through their future innovations in science.

"We are deeply encouraged by your passion for science. We hope that in the future you will contribute to scientific innovations not just for Bangladesh, but for the betterment of humanity as a whole," she said at the award-giving ceremony of the "Virtual Science Fair 2025", held at the ZRF office in the capital's Gulshan area.

Zubaida, also the wife of BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman, wished all participants of the fair success in every aspect of their lives, contributing to Bangladesh's global image.

She promised the full support of the ZRF to students keen to explore the field of science and pursue innovation.

"There is no end to scientific research," Zubaida said.

"But there is a lot to give to the world through scientific research, and I believe you can do it," she said.

Zubaida has been residing in London with her husband Tarique Rahman and daughter Zaima Rahman since September 2008.

She returned to Bangladesh on May 6 with her mother-in-law, former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, ending a 17-year stay in London.