<i>International Year of Chemistry</i>
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The year 2011 has been recognised by the UNESCO as the International Year of Chemistry (IYC 2011) in an attempt to increase the general interest in this field of science. This Year of Chemistry will commemorate the achievements of chemistry and its glorious contributions to science and mankind. The resolution of IYC was put forward by Ethiopia, co-sponsored by 23 nations, and the declaration from UN came in 2008. To make the year a success, different national organisations such as Royal Society of Chemistry, American Chemical Society, Brazilian Chemical Society, and regional federations like European Association for Chemistry and Molecular Sciences have taken many programmes. The events arranged will surely try to involve the public and the young generation for making them aware of the significance of chemistry in our everyday life. As Bangladesh is a member nation of both UN and UNESCO and the Bangladesh Chemical Society has been established in 1972, next year we will have the opportunity to introduce the general mass with chemical science. Different organisations and clubs can chalk out various programmes such as Chemistry Olympiads, seminars and practical workshops. Schools and colleges can also organise intra and inter-institutional programmes. It should be noted here that many of the students of our country have absolutely no knowledge of chemistry, let alone practical experience. Therefore, the concentration of the programmes should be on the appraisal of practical chemistry as well as theoretical chemistry. Let us all appreciate chemistry and make IYC 2011 a success.
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