Md Imtiaz Abedin, research assistant at the Green Energy Research Center of Independent University, Bangladesh, secured the second place in the ‘Future energy technology award’ category at the Renewable Energy Fest 2025 held on April 23–24, at the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology.
He presented on behalf of the GERC team and won a cash prize of Tk 75,000 for the centre, said a press release.
First and third places went to Ezygo Start-up and Mati Agrovoltaic Programme, respectively.
The fest, jointly organised by BUET, ActionAid Bangladesh and the Just Energy Transition Network Bangladesh, showcased renewable energy innovations, hosted policy discussions, and aimed to advance youth participation in sustainable energy solutions.
Khosru Md Salim, director of GERC and professor of electrical and electronic engineering department at IUB, supervised the team members in developing the devices presented at the fest.
The closing ceremony was moderated by Farah Kabir, country director of ActionAid Bangladesh. Mohammad Wahid Hossain, chairman of the Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Resource Center, was chief guest.
Special guests included Abdul Hasib Chowdhury, pro-vice-chancellor of BUET, Taif Hossain, Programme manager for transport and energy at the EU delegation to Bangladesh and Ibrahim Khalil Al-Zayad, chair of ActionAid International Bangladesh Society. MAA Shoukat Choudhury, professor of chemical engineering at BUET, delivered the welcome address.
