Thinking of rivers…
As a child, I used to see that a river never stands still in one place. It flows ceaselessly — hugging the rocks, turning around bends, tireless and relentless. Back then, I never imagined that this simple truth would one day become my greatest teacher. Nature does not allow anything to remain static. Whatever stops, decays. Whatever flows, lives on.
Scientisti.org began its journey on March 6, 2006, with a simple dream—to spread the light of science in the Bengali language. That dream has come a long way since. But today’s message is not to tell the story of that dream. Rather, it is to announce a decision—a change which, in reality, is not a disruption; rather, it is the natural outcome of a continuous flow.
Today, I am formally handing over the editorial responsibility of Scientisti.org to our new editor.
The great philosopher Heraclitus once said — “No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it’s not the same river and he’s not the same man.” One cannot step into the same river twice, because the river is ever-changing—and so is the person. Seeking refuge in permanence is, in fact, to deny the most fundamental truth of existence. Change is not a loss; change is proof—proof that we are still alive, still relevant, still flowing.
An organization that fears change becomes stagnant. And stagnation is a slow death—not sudden, but gradual and silent. Scientisti.org refuses to walk that path.
For nearly two decades, I have been connected with this platform. Countless nights I have spent reading, editing, debating with writers—I’ve lost count. Behind each published piece, there was a sense of responsibility: to make science simple, beautiful, and joyful for Bengali readers. Science is not just about formulas and experiments—it is a philosophy of life—of curiosity, inquiry, and honesty.
This philosophy is what anchors Scientisti.org. And now, the responsibility of carrying this philosophy forward rests in new hands.
Introducing the New Editor
Our new editor, Md. Manjurul Islam Partha, is a young researcher currently pursuing his PhD at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia. His main areas of research are plastic pollution and its environmental impact, the use of bioplastics, and wastewater recycling.
Manjurul began his academic journey in Bangladesh—completing his undergraduate and master’s degrees in Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at Islamic University, Kushtia, before moving on to international research. Starting his PhD at Hanyang University in South Korea and finally reaching his dream destination, Australia, his path was filled with countless obstacles, uncertainties, and relentless determination. Even after more than a hundred failed emails, he did not give up—perseverance was his greatest weapon.
Manjurul is deeply passionate about raising public awareness of science, and he believes that with the right approach, even the most complex research topics can be made easily understandable for general readers. How closely this belief aligns with the mission of Scientisti.org needs no explanation. You can read more about him in his interview here.
I know the new editor well. He has within him the fire that is the greatest asset of a good editor—a sense of responsibility to readers, respect for knowledge, and unwavering devotion to truth. He is not simply accepting a position; he is carrying forward a legacy. And that legacy is not a burden—it is a light that illuminates the way ahead.
To all readers, writers, and well-wishers of Scientisti.org: I request that you offer the new editor the same affection you have always shown to this platform. Your readership, your feedback, your criticism—these are the lifeblood of a living platform.
When we think of legacy, we often imagine leaving behind something tangible—a building, a book, a monument. But the true meaning of legacy is a flow, a current—one that others can carry forward. Scientisti.org aspires to leave behind exactly that.
From today, the official responsibility of editorial work leaves my shoulders, but not my love for this platform. As the founder, I will always stand by as an advisor—a well-wisher, a reader, a friend.
The river does not stop. Scientisti.org will not stop.
Welcome to the new editor. Welcome to a new chapter.
Let the flow continue.
— Mashior Rahman Founder and Former Editor, Scientisti.org April 2026, Singapore
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