Engineering summit held at MIST

The Bangladesh Formula Student and Automotive Engineering Summit 2026 was held on the campus of the Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST) on Thursday.

The summit was a joint initiative of the Formula Student team formed by the students of MIST and the Bangladesh Formula Student Community, said a press release

The summit was the first national-level event of its kind in Bangladesh, where students, engineers, automobile industry professionals and policymakers gathered together.

The event was aimed at strengthening the bonds of the country’s automobile community. By uniting students, engineers, researchers, automotive industry stakeholders and policymakers on a single platform, the summit sought to accelerate the development of Bangladesh’s automotive engineering sector and to foster a sustainable, cooperative relationship between academia and industry.

More than 2,500 guests and visitors attended the summit.

Lt Gen Mir Mushfiqur Rahman, principal staff officer of Armed Forces Division, graced the occasion as the chief guest.

Maj Gen Md Hakimuzzaman, commandant of MIST, was present as the chief patron, while Brig Gen Mohummad Shariful Islam, Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at MIST, served as the chairman of the organising committee.

Under the guidance of experts, the summit featured technical sessions on automotive and Formula Student engineering and discussion on the development of the country’s automotive and Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) sector, with the participation of the Formula Student community, industry professionals and senior officials.

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For students, the programme included Formula Future Business Case Competition, IC Engine Masterclass and Quiz, Formula Student Concept Car Challenge, CAD Design Competition and Poster Presentation.

In addition, visitors enjoyed a range of highlights, including a car show, go-kart racing and simulator racing. The main attraction among these was the car show, where Formula Student racing cars built by students from various universities were displayed alongside high-performance vehicles from renowned brands and private collectors.

Ahead of the main event, an online webinar titled “TrackTalk 2026” was held, in which local and international automobile industry professionals experienced in Formula Student, Formula One and high-performance vehicle development shared their knowledge and experience with students.

The event on the MIST campus played a significant role in advancing the field of automobile engineering in Bangladesh and in promoting Formula Student competition across the country.