Saidpur:The three-day 'BAUST EEE Fest-2026' has begun with significant enthusiasm at the Bangladesh Army University of Science and Technology (BAUST) in Saidpur town, Nilphamari. The event commenced with a vibrant ceremony on the university campus.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Vice-Chancellor Brigadier General Mohammad Mobarak Hossain Majumder inaugurated the festival at 11 a.m. as the chief guest. The ceremony was marked by the release of balloons and the cutting of a cake.
The festival, organized by the university's Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE), is sponsored by Hikvision Bangladesh and BETCO Engineering. The event was attended by university officials, including Treasurer Lieutenant Colonel (Retd) Dr. Md Shamim Reza, Controller of Examinations Lieutenant Colonel (Retd) Syed Salahuddin Nayan, Acting Registrar Md Atiqur Rahman, and various faculty members, staff, and students.
Participants in the festival include students from various departments at BAUST and peers from numerous public and private universities across the country. The Vice-Chancellor highlighted the festival as a platform for students to apply their theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios, emphasizing its role in fostering teamwork, leadership, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
The event features a range of activities such as quizzes, gaming, a treasure hunt, workshops, and seminars. It also includes national-level competitions like Circuit Olympiad, project showcases, technical poster presentations, and robotics contests, including Robo Soccer and a 'line follower' robot competition.
A flash mob performed by EEE department students added to the festive atmosphere during the inauguration. Organizers hope the event will enhance students' interest in technology and engineering education while developing their talents.