About SPSB

The Society for the Popularization of Science, Bangladesh (SPSB) is one of the country’s leading organizations dedicated to promoting science, technology, and innovation. Established in 2001 and registered under the National Museum of Science and Technology, SPSB has been working to make science accessible, practical, and enjoyable for students and the general public.

Our vision is to transform science from a subject into a way of thinking and living—to inspire curiosity, critical reasoning, and creativity among the next generation.

Leadership

President

Munir Hasan

Science communicator and tech organizer

General Secretary

Dr. Farseem Mannan Mohammady

Professor, Department of EEE, BUET

Philosophy & Mission

SPSB aims to:

  • Foster curiosity and a love of science among young learners

  • Promote hands-on, inquiry-based science education

  • Train teachers in modern, practical STEM pedagogy

  • Build a society guided by logic, evidence, and innovation

” We believe that a nation that values science is a nation destined to progress “

Key Programs and Initiatives

  • Children’s Science Congress — A platform for young scientists to present their projects and research.

  • Bangladesh Junior Science Olympiad (BDJSO) — The national selection for IJSO participation.

  • World Science Day & International Day of Light — Spreading the message of science for peace and development.

  • Teacher Training Workshops — Training STEM educators to teach through experiments, not memorization.

  • World Space Week & Astronomy Workshops — Promoting space science and exploration.

  • Maksudul Alam Science Laboratory (MasLab) — A hands-on lab for robotics, IoT, programming, and real-world experiments.

Partnership

SPSB collaborates with a range of institutions, including the Ministry of Science and Technology, National Museum of Science and Technology, Bangladesh Freedom Foundation, Al-Arafah Islami Bank Ltd., BdOSN, EMK Center, Prothom Alo, DIU, UIU, and Science Forum 21 (Japan)

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“To create a science-minded generation where curiosity leads to innovation, and knowledge fuels progress.”

SPSB envisions a Bangladesh where every student learns to question, explore, and create — turning scientific curiosity into a lifelong pursuit of discovery and development.