Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation (BIWTC) on Thursday celebrated Youth Festival 2025 by honouring BUET’s award-winning Team Black Pearl and recognising meritorious children of its employees.
The ceremony at the BIWTC conference room honoured BUET Team Black Pearl for securing first place in the International Student Design Competition for a Safe Affordable Ferry 2024–25, organised by the Worldwide Ferry Safety Association in the United States.
Shipping Ministry Secretary (routine duties) Delwora Begum, attending as chief guest, congratulated the team and encouraged them to bring their electric ropax ferry concept to practical use in Bangladesh.
Chairing the event, BIWTC Chairman Md Salim Ullah said the innovation of young engineers reflects the aspiration to build a more capable and forward-looking Bangladesh. He invited the team to collaborate with BIWTC on future vessel-design projects, including new ropax ferries for coastal operations.
Officials and employees of BIWTC were present. A brief presentation on Youth Festival 2025 was delivered during the session, followed by the handover of certificates to the BUET team.
Earlier in the morning, BIWTC held a scholarship ceremony recognising 47 meritorious children of its officers and employees who passed SSC, HSC and equivalent examinations in 2024. Prize bonds worth Tk 187,000 were distributed.
Speaking at the scholarship event, BIWTC Chairman Md Salim Ullah said the achievements of children give meaning to the dedication of their parents and reflect the organisation’s values of service to society.
Representatives of the award recipients spoke at the event, which was attended by BIWTC officials, employees and guardians.
