
Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology vice-chancellor Professor Mahmud Abdul Matin Bhuiyan at a conference in Chattogram on Thursday said that Mathematics was behind the advancement of science, engineering and technology.
‘In every aspect of life, we turn to mathematics knowingly or unknowingly. Mathematics is behind the advancement of science, engineering and technology,’ he said at the opening day of the three-day 3rd International Conference on Mathematical Analysis and Application in Modelling organised by the Mathematics department of the CUET.
‘If we understand the language of mathematics, many complex issues can be solved easily, and it is possible to develop by explaining and analysing,’ he said.
He also added, ‘We can use mathematics for multi-purpose purposes. We can make it easier and more people-oriented. In particular, we can use it to create economic growth, environmental protection and social balance.’
Presided over by the conference president and head of the Mathematics department, Professor Mohammad Shah Alam, the conference was attended by special guests, Professor AH Rashedul Hossain, faculty of science and technology dean, and Mohammad Shamim Ahmed, executive editor of Springer Nature.
Leading academicians, scientists, researchers, scholars, decision makers from different countries, including Bangladesh, the United States, United Kingdom, China, Germany, India, Czech Republic, Brazil and Nepal are participating in the conference.