PM drives student-built go-kart, applauds young innovator

PM drives student-built go-kart at his secretariat premises on Saturday. UNB

Dhaka, Apr 25 — Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday drove a go-kart built by a college student, praising the young innovator's creativity and assuring government support for such homegrown initiatives.

The student, Rizwan Rashid, designed and built the lightweight racing vehicle on his own after completing his Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examinations, collecting parts from local markets and assembling the machine through sheer determination and technical skill.

A video of Rizwan driving the go-kart recently went viral on social media, catching the attention of the Prime Minister, who later invited him to the Prime Minister's Office in Tejgaon.

During the meeting on the premises of Prime Minister’s Office around noon, Tarique closely inspected the go-kart, its design, engine and overall structure.

To the delight of those present, the Prime Minister climbed into the vehicle and drove it a short distance, smiling as he tested the controls.

He later spoke with Rizwan and commended his ingenuity, saying such initiatives are vital for fostering innovation, practical learning and technical excellence among the country's youth.

The Prime Minister also assured Rizwan and other aspiring young innovators of all possible support from the government to help further develop their ideas and inventions.

Officials at the Prime Minister's Office said the interaction reflects the government's commitment to nurturing talent, encouraging technological innovation and promoting hands-on education among young Bangladeshis. - UNB