“Team Mukul” wins 3rd place in NASA-JAXA Kibo Robot Programming Challenge

“Team Mukul” from Bangladesh, led by Muhtasin Redwan from Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Aviation and Aerospace University (BSMRAAU) with Md. Nayeem, Sheikh Galib, and Tasmir Hossain Zihad from Khulna University of Engineering & Technology, secured 3rd place at the prestigious NASA-JAXA 5th Kibo Robot Programming Challenge held in JAXA’s Tsukuba Space Center (TKSC) on November 9 competing with top teams worldwide, including Australia, Japan, Thailand, Taiwan, UAE, USA, UN, Singapore, Nepal, Malaysia, Philippines, and Vietnam. 

“Team Mukul” showcased exceptional skills in AI-powered image processing, earning respect from the international space robotics community, with this Bangladesh reached an exciting milestone in global space robotics. 

“Team Mukul” highlighted the determination and talent of generation Z, bringing pride to Bangladesh and proving that world-class expertise can emerge from the nation.

Bangladesh’s journey in NASA’s Astrobee robot competition began in 2020 when STEMX365, a U.S.-based non-profit founded by Mizanul H. Chowdhury, introduced the Kibo Robot Programming Challenge to Bangladeshi students. Mizanul H. Chowdhury, a lead technical expert at MIT Zero Robotics, aimed to give Bangladeshi students the chance to work with space robotics and code for NASA’s Astrobee robot aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

Through STEMX365, students in Bangladesh gained hands-on experience with advanced technologies, teamwork, and leadership–key skills for success in the global tech world. 

“We are incredibly proud of Team Mukul’s accomplishments. This success shows the potential of Bangladeshi youth when given the chance to shine. At STEMX365, we aim to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world tech skills, enabling students to compete at an international level,” said Mizanul H. Chowdhury. 
As STEMX365 continued its work, students in Bangladesh were gaining access to experiences that put them at the forefront of tech innovation, encouraging them to set ambitious goals and broaden their horizons, he added.