Dhaka, Oct. 6 -- Finance, Science and Technology Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed has stressed the need to closely align research and innovation with the country's national development priorities, saying that scientific progress and technological application will soon determine the foundation of economic competitiveness.

"We are heading toward an era where scientific advancement and the application of technology will be the key determinants of economic strength," he said.

He made the remark while addressing as the chief guest at a roundtable discussion titled "Research to Market: Strengthening Bangladesh's Innovation Ecosystem through Academia-Industry Research Partnerships," held at a city hotel on Monday.

The discussion was organised by t...