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THIRD MATHEMATICAL OLYMPIAD OPENS

Books, pens & papers are their arms

STAFF CORRESPONDENT
Third Bangladesh Mathematical Olympiad 2005 began at city's Saint Joseph High School and College yesterday with a resolve to establish an enlightened Bangladesh on the strength of knowledge and wisdom.
"You are the future of the nation, and it is your responsibility to free the country of all the forces of darkness, with the power of talent and intelligence. Books, pens and papers are your only arms," said Muhammad Zafar Iqbal, a scientist
and novelist, while speaking at the inaugural session.
Iqbal, also the vice president of Bangladesh Mathematical Olympiad Committee (BMOC), called on the participants to learn the history of Liberation War and cherish the hope to re-build the nation with the spirit of 1971.
BMOC organised the competition in association with Dutch-Bangla Bank Limited and Bengali national daily Prothom Alo.
Olympiad Committee President
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Professor Jamilur Reza Chowdhury said that Bangladesh has set a unique example to the world by arranging such function that brings together students from all corners of the country.
A six-member team with winners at the secondary and higher secondary levels will go to Mexico next year, he said.
Editor of Prothom Alo Motiur Rahman in his speech said that his daily always stands for good initiatives, and mathematical Olympiad is surely one of the best of those.
He also thanked Dutch-Bangla Bank for co-operation in organising the competition.
Earlier Brother Leo J Pereira, principal of Saint Joseph High School and College, inaugurated the competition by hoisting the national flag. Professor Jamilur Reza Chowdhury hoisted the flag of BMOC and Muhammad Zafar Iqbal the flag of International Mathematical Olympiad. Besides, a set of 71 fireworks was displayed in remembrance of the struggle for independence in 1971.
Among others, Professors Khodnan Khan, Munibur Rahman Chowdhury, Farida Banu, Syed Anwar Hossain, Mohammad Kaikobad, were present at the inaugural function.
More than 600 students from 129 educational institutions of Dhaka, Rangpur, Chittagong, Faridpur, Rajshahi, Comilla, Barisal, Sylhet, Mymensingh, and Khulna are taking part in the two-day national level math competition.
A number of freedom fighters were present at the question-answer session in the afternoon. Major General Amin Ahmad Chowdhury, M Azizur Rahman Bir Uttam, Md Zahurul Haque Munsi Bir Pratik, Habibul Alam Bir Pratik, Mahbub Elahi Ronju Bir Pratik, Maj Hamidul Hossain Tarek Bir Bikram, Major Ali Ashraf Bir Pratik, and Kazi Joynul Abedin Bir Pratik answered various questions of the youngsters, and shared with them their experiences of the Liberation War.
Today's programmes feature sessions of friendship, a quiz on Einstein in the 21st Century, a seminar on the challenge of science and technology for the new generation, and prize giving ceremony.