University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) participated in the Bangladesh Innovation Fair 2026 at Novo Theatre in Dhaka from September 12 to 14, organized by the Ministry of Science and Technology under the theme “Innovation Ecosystem Toward Trillion Dollar Economy.”
The 3-day fair brought together innovators, researchers, entrepreneurs, industries, investors, policymakers and universities to promote collaboration and transform innovation into market and economic activities.
ULAB presented projects including Farmers’ Market Preservation, Plastic Bottle Recycling Vending Machine and ParkShare Bangladesh.
The Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) showcased a Reconfigurable Battery Management System (BMS) for Second-Life Batteries.
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) presented 5 projects: IoT-Enabled Gait Impairment Classification, BioCal RA, Real-Time AI-Powered Bidirectional Sign Language Translator, OceanSense and RAG-BChain.
The projects focused on sustainability, smart solutions, artificial intelligence, accessibility and social impact.
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman inaugurated the event as the chief guest.
Professor Shamsad Mortuza, vice chancellor of ULAB, attended the inaugural session and visited the university’s exhibition booth, where he observed the projects and interacted with the participating team.
He appreciated the initiative and emphasized the importance of connecting university-based research and innovation with real-world applications and societal needs.
During the fair, ICT Minister Faqir Mahbub Anam, MP, and Rehan A Asad, advisor to the prime minister, State Minister-ICT, Telecom Science & Tech, along with other guests, also visited the ULAB exhibition booth and explored the projects showcased by the university.
The fair featured more than 1,000 innovations, over 50 universities, 100 industry experts and 50 corporate organizations, providing a national platform for innovation and collaboration.
