BigyanChinta, a prominent monthly science magazine in Bangladesh, celebrated its 10th anniversary on Thursday (October 24) with an event held at the Prothom Alo office in Karwan Bazar, Dhaka. The milestone event brought together writers, readers, educators, and students to reflect on a decade of promoting scientific literacy across the nation. The celebration featured a cake-cutting ceremony, musical performances, and interactive science and mathematics quizzes.
Opening the ceremony, Prothom Alo Managing Editor and noted litterateur Anisul Huq praised the magazine for its significant impact on the country's intellectual landscape. He highlighted that BigyanChinta has successfully cultivated a diverse readership ranging from children to senior citizens, while also maintaining a robust online presence. According to Huq, the magazine’s digital platform attracts thousands of organic readers daily, demonstrating a genuine, widespread interest in science that operates independently of commercial advertising influence.
Editor Abdul Quayum recounted the magazine’s journey, noting that it emerged from a long-standing tradition of academic wall magazines that once fostered student discourse. He emphasized that the primary objective of BigyanChinta has always been to empower the youth of Bangladesh, enabling them to improve themselves and contribute to societal progress. Looking ahead, Quayum stressed that the magazine’s current mission is to pivot toward digital science education, warning that failure to adapt to modern technological advancements would leave the nation at a disadvantage.
minded society. Physician and writer Tanjina Hossain noted that while not every reader needs to become a professional scientist, fostering a scientific temperament is essential for the country's development. Science writer Asif commended the magazine for its inclusivity, describing the publication as a balanced platform that provides a vital space for intellectual growth. Executive Director of Bangladesh Freedom Foundation, Sajjadur Rahman Chowdhury, suggested that the magazine further engage students by dedicating space for school-level research and launching grassroots science campaigns.
The event also featured international well-wishes, including a message from the United States-based astrophysicist Professor Dipen Bhattacharya, who encouraged the magazine to continue expanding its reach. Students present at the gathering shared their personal experiences, with many describing how the magazine has inspired them to pursue research and deeper academic inquiry. As the celebration concluded, the magazine's executive editor, Abul Bashar, reaffirmed the team's commitment to the future, thanking the readers for serving as the primary driving force behind the publication’s successful decade of operations.
