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Department of Mechatronics Engineering, World University of Bangladesh organized “Mechatronics Tech Fest 2023” on 18^th September, 2023 at WUB campus, Uttara. ‘Mechatronics Tech Fest 2023’ covered both Interdepartmental Engineering Project Competition and ICT Olympiad at college level. This event held a very special value as this event has brought together around 100 students from 13 colleges around Dhaka City to participate in the ICT quiz as well as to gather knowledge on different engineering projects.

The aim of this ‘Mechatronics Tech Fest 2023’ is to provide a platform for the engineering students of World University of Bangladesh to develop and showcase their technical expertise. In this event, through amalgamation of fun and learning, spectacular projects were displayed, and students felt inspired to dream bigger and even achieve higher.

Heroic Freedom Fighter Professor Dr. Abdul Mannan Chowdhury, Honorable Vice Chancellor, World University of Bangladesh graced the ceremony as Chief Guest in this event. Dr. Mushfiq Mannan Choudhury, Commissioner, Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission acted as Guest of Honor in this event. Prof Dr. M Nurul Islam, Pro-vice Chancellor, Morsheda Choudhury, Treasurer, World University of Bangladesh & Dr. Shugata Ahmed, Assistant Professor, Department of Robotics & Mechatronics were present in this event as Special Guests. Engr. Mr. Tajmir Alam, United Shakti Ltd and Engr. B M Arifuir Rahman, Director (SE), Bangladesh Power Development Board also graced the event as honorable Special Guests.

Mechatronics Tech Fest 2023 covered ICT Olympiad at college level which is a major event in the field of information and communication technology. Students from Government Bangabandhu College and Gazipur Commerce College received the award of Champion, 1^st runner up and 2^nd runner up. In the Interdepartmental engineering competition, innovative projects were displayed and gave poster presentation on interesting topics like IR 4.0, SDG goals and green energy. The champion team of Interdepartmental engineering competition showcased a project on artificial intelligence driven Farming robot addressing the agricultural needs of Bangladesh.