On August 27, 2022, the American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) hosted an exceptional event titled “Aviation Challenge Bangladesh” which was organized by the Bangladesh Innovation Forum and Space Innovation Camp. 89 children aged between 4 to 12 years from different schools participated in this event.

The event started with a workshop where all the participants gained hand on experience on how to make airplanes by themselves with the assistance of mentors. All children were divided into small groups led by one mentor. Later they flew the planes they made by themselves in the AIUB field. Along with history of the aero plane invention, the workshop gave the participants an insightful practical understanding of various aeronautical parts, how engine works, and how it flies.

Ms. Nahid Sultana Mallik (Joint Project Director, a2i & Joint Secretary, ICT Division) was the chief guest of this event. In her remarkable speech she said that this kind of event will develop the innovative thinking of children and make them interested in learning about new technologies. The program chair, Professor Dr. ABM Siddique Hossain (Dean, Faculty of Engineering, AIUB) emphasized on organizing more programs related to science and engineering for the young generation. Professor Dr. Md. Abdur Rahman (Associated Dean, Faculty of Engineering, AIUB & Adviser, Bangladesh Innovation Forum) thanked Bangladesh Innovation Forum and Space Innovation Camp for organizing this innovative event at AIUB. He also thanked the guardians for encouraging their children to participate in this event.  President of Bangladesh Innovation Forum Mr. Ariful Hasan Opu mentioned that this program provided a platform for the children to learn science, technology, engineering. mathematics, problem solving, teamwork etc. together.

Aviation Challenge Bangladesh envisions that someday modern aircraft will be made in Bangladesh and Bangladesh will be the leader in the aviation industry. The children of today who will convert this vision into reality in the future expressed their conviction at the American International University-Bangladesh.