Dhaka, March 8, 2025:The national festival Inventious 4.1, organized by the MIST Innovation Club (MIC) under the supervision of the Research and Development Wing of MIST, successfully concluded after two days of competitions, innovation, and leadership, bringing together students from across the country to advance the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
The Commandant of MIST, Major General Md. Nasim Parvez, BSP, ndc, afwc, psc, graced the closing ceremony as the Chief Guest. Paying tribute to Shaheed Yamin and Shaheed Rakib, two MIST students who sacrificed their lives in the July-August Student Mass Movement, he urged the youth to honor their legacy through dedication and perseverance. He emphasized that innovation and leadership will shape a brighter future, where true success lies in pushing boundaries and embracing change.
Eminent speakers, including Professor Dr. Khondaker Al Mamun, Director of IRIIC, and Mr. Taufiqur Rahman, ‘Device Innovation Expert’ of a2i, also addressed the audience. They highlighted the significance of innovative research in driving the future advancement of Bangladesh and encouraged young minds to embrace cutting-edge solutions for national development.
The festival featured four major competitions: Hackathon, Lead the 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 and with MIST finishing as the Runner-Up. The User Interface Design Competition saw Md Rohan, UIU taking the top spot, followed by Nufsat Faruque, IUT as the Runner-Up. The Project Showcasing event witnessed an exceptional display of 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 and innovation.
The Chief Guest extended gratitude to the judges, organizers, sponsors and volunteers for making the festival a success. He reaffirmed MIST’s commitment to research and technological advancement, ensuring that future editions of Inventious will continue to inspire young minds. The event not only nurtured young innovators but also contributed to the nation’s technological progress by fostering a culture of research, creativity, and problem-solving that aligns with global advancements.
