The two-day national tech festival ‘Inventious 4.1’ ends today at the Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST) in the Dhaka Cantonment.
The MIST Innovation Club (MIC) organized the event under the supervision of the Research and Development Wing of MIST, said an ISPR press release this afternoon.
MIST Commandant Major General Md. Nasim Parvez, graced the closing ceremony as the Chief Guest.
The event successfully concluded after two days of competitions, innovation, and leadership, bringing together students from across the country to advance the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR).
Paying tribute to Shaheed Yamin and Shaheed Rakib, the two MIST students who sacrificed their lives in the July-August Student Mass Movement, the chief guest called upon the youth to honor their legacy through dedication and perseverance.
He emphasized that innovation and leadership will shape abrighter future, as true success lies in pushing boundaries and embracing change.
Eminent speakers, including Professor Dr Khondaker AlMamun, Director of IRIIC, and Taufiqur Rahman, 'Device Innovation Expert' of a2i, also spoke on the occasion, the release said.
The festival featured four major competitions: Hackathon, Leadthe Future, User Interface Design Competition, and Project Showcasing, where participants demonstrated remarkable ingenuity, technical skills, and strategic thinking.
In the Hackathon, IUT emerged as the Champion, while BAIUST secured the Runner-Up position. In Lead the Future, NSU claimed the Champion title with MIST finishing as the Runner-Up. The User Interface Design Competition saw Md Rohan, UIUtaking the top spot, followed by Nufsat Faruque, IUT as the Runner-Up.
The Project Showcasing event witnessed an exceptional displayof talent, where IUT was crowned Champion and MIST secured the Runner-Up position. While these teams were recognized for their outstanding performances, every participant was celebrated as a champion in the pursuit of knowledge andinnovation.
The Chief Guest extended gratitude to the judges, organizers, sponsors and volunteers for making the festival a success.
