DHAKA, June 15, 2024 (BSS) - The first ever five-day international student conference titled 'MIT Leading Edge International Student Conference' held at the permanent campus of Haileybury Bhaluka in Mymensingh.

Haileybury Bhaluka, an international British boarding school chain of the country, organized the conference in collaboration with MIT.
 
On the last day of the conference, more than a hundred students have received certificates from MIT, a press release said here.

These certificates were awarded by the MIT's Edgerton Center in recognition of the participants' five days of hands-on knowledge about various innovative activities and their management, including underwater robotics and innovative engineering designs for sustainable climate change.

MIT's Edgerton Center awarded certificates to the participating students in the presence of Haileybury Bhaluka's founding Headmaster Simon O Grady, its Advisor and also the former Dhaka University Vice Chancellor Professor SMA Faiz, Academic Director Dr. Sandeep Ananthanarayanan and the MIT faculty members and MIT graduates.

Parents of the hundred students who participated in the five-day conference and Chairman of Best Holdings Limited Amin Ahmed were also present, among others.

Throughout the conference, participants engaged in hands-on experience in expanding their engineering and innovation capabilities to advanced levels under the supervision of the MIT faculty members and graduates.

On the last day's event, Simon O' Grady said "Bringing the MIT Leading Edge International Student Conference to Bangladesh represents a significant milestone for our country. It not only highlights our commitment to fostering global partnerships in education and innovation but also showcases the immense talent and potential of our youth on the international stage."

The success of the conference underscores Bangladesh's emergence as a hub for academic excellence and innovation. By providing a platform for students to exchange ideas, explore interdisciplinary collaborations, and address pressing global issues, the event has contributed to nurturing the next generation of leaders and change-makers.