Scientists abroad

However, one should think twice before drawing any conclusion. As a former official of the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC), I am shocked to see that this prestigious institution has become ineffectual. Following the retirement of the last chairman some months back, it is being headed temporarily by a joint secretary from his ministry, who is a doctor by profession. Of the three members of the BAEC, only two posts are occupied. But none of these two can be considered for the appointment as chairman as they are holding "current charge" in spite of being incumbent for years in their position.

The minister thought it fit to change the name of his ministry from "Ministry of Science and Technology" to " Ministry of Science and Information and Communication Technology". Will one be wrong to assume that he is interested in that part of technology? If that is the case, why should the technologists from other fields venture to come back?

I would urge the honourable minister to put his house in order before

asking others to return to it.