On the Victory Day of Bangladesh, Twa Shin and Zarif Appear Victorious at WISPO

Bangladesh has achieved remarkable success in Indonesia with groundbreaking innovations in road safety and water purification technology. Two young students, Md. Taw-Shin Elahi from Kamruzzaman Government Degree College, Rajshahi, and Jabir Zarif Akhtar from St. Joseph Higher Secondary School, Dhaka, proudly raised the Bangladeshi flag at the World Innovative Science Project Olympiad (WISPO). This international science competition, held in Bandung from December 13, was jointly organized by the Indonesian Ministry of Education and the country’s Scientific Society. The event brought together over a thousand participants from 30 countries.

Bangladesh was represented in the competition by two projects, iSpark and Hydro Plasma X. The iSpark project, developed by Md. Taw-Sin Elahi, secured the gold medal in the Engineering and Technology category, outshining 45 top teams. Meanwhile, Hydro Plasma X, created by Jabir Zarif Akhtar, won a silver medal in the Environmental Science category.

The competition results were announced on December 16, coinciding with Bangladesh’s Victory Day, by the Indonesian Scientific Society. The gold-winning iSpark project demonstrated how technology could reduce road accidents and ensure safer journeys. The presentation showcased a specialized device equipped with a CPU, tablet, tachometer, camera, vibrator, and LIDAR. By integrating multiple sensors, the CPU uses artificial intelligence algorithms to make appropriate decisions in various scenarios, correcting driver errors and enhancing road safety for all.

The Hydro Plasma X project presented an innovative device for water purification. Compact and the size of a pen, this device uses high voltage to eliminate harmful microbes in water, providing a simple yet effective solution to ensure clean drinking water.

The success of these two young innovators at WISPO underscores Bangladesh's growing potential in science and technology on the global stage.