, Aug. 31 -- Aiming to spark school students' Interest and passion for science, research and innovation, the third edition of 'bKash-Bigganchinta Biggan Utshob' began at Mirpur Cantonment Public School and College in the capital.

Students from over 120 schools from Dhaka region showcased innovative projects, took part in quizzes, and joined science discussions in this year's festival, organised by bKash and the monthly science magazine Bigganchinta, said a press release issued on Sunday.

Robot 'WALL.E' made the festival announcement.

This year's science festival will travel through regional phases in Chattogram, Rajshahi, Khulna, Barisal, Rangpur and Sylhet divisions, followed by finale in Dhaka.

The festival aims to instill a scienti...