Dhaka Residential Model College's 'Project Poseidon's Code' heading to RoboSub 2026 in USA
Focus on Science and Innovation: PM Tarique Rahman Tells Youth
PM Tarique Rahman has urged the youth to focus more on science-based innovations while interacting with Dhaka Residential Model College students bound for the RoboSub 2026 competition in California. The PM promised government support for their underwater robotics project.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has urged the youth to focus more on research and science-based innovative endeavors, stating that the government is fully committed to providing the necessary support and facilities to advance creative, technology-driven initiatives.
The Prime Minister made the remarks yesterday afternoon, Tuesday (July 7), while interacting with students from Dhaka Residential Model College who are set to represent Bangladesh at the upcoming RoboSub 2026 international competition in the USA. The team met with the Premier at his National Parliament Bhaban office to brief him on their project and seek his guidance before departing for California, where the event will take place from July 11 to 16. Notably, the Prime Minister is an alumnus of this esteemed institution.
During the meeting, the students introduced themselves as representatives of 'Project Poseidon's Code', which stands as Bangladesh's first-ever underwater robotics initiative. Initiated by Dhaka Residential Model College, the project is currently being developed in collaboration with the Center for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics at United International University (UIU).
The students demonstrated their innovation before the Prime Minister, who engaged in a warm discussion and inquired in detail about the technicalities of the project. Congratulating the team on representing Bangladesh on a global platform, the Prime Minister noted that science, technology, and innovation-driven initiatives will be the main catalysts for Bangladesh's future progress.
Assuring the students of the government's continued support for their project, the PM encouraged them to move forward with dedication, perseverance, and confidence. He expressed optimism that their success would further enhance Bangladesh's image on the world stage. Later, the Prime Minister gifted copies of his authored book, 'Sobar Age Bangladesh' (Bangladesh Above All), to the students.
Housing and Public Works Minister Zakaria Taher Suman, State Minister for Health Dr. M A Muhit, and the Principal of Dhaka Residential Model College, Brigadier General Mohammad Jaber Hossain, were also present during the call on.
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