It was first based in the Dhaka Public Library, and moved a number of times before its permanent home was completed in 1981.

NMST assists with student science projects both financially and technologically.

Each student is given a monthly allowance and assigned a mentor who is an expert in the relevant field.

In addition, a special workshop and all raw materials are provided.

Young Scientist (Bengali: নবীন বিজ্ঞানী — Nabin Biggani), a quarterly science magazine Innovation (Bengali: উদ্ভাবন — Udbhaban), a yearly report on young scientists A yearly report on science and technology Week from the national level Yearly proceedings on popular science conducted by the museum