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Grade 10 students present inspiring projects at Personal Project Exhibition

21 February 2025

On 17 February, Grade 10 students at the Aga Khan Academy Dhaka presented their projects at the annual Personal Project Exhibition. This year’s exhibition featured a diverse array of projects, each addressing real world challenges with thoughtful and inventive solutions. 

The Personal Project Exhibition is a hallmark event for Grade 10 students a part of the International Baccalaureate’s Middle Years Programme (MYP) curriculum. Students present their year-long independent projects based on topics of personal interest, while developing new skills that will benefit them inside and outside the classroom, such as communication, critical and creative thinking, self-management, research, and collaboration.  

From harnessing renewable energy to promoting mental health awareness, this year’s projects showcased the remarkable creativity and problem-solving skills of the students. Projects on display included “Illuminating Lives” by Syed Md Hamza Hasib, who developed an Arduino-controlled solar panel to provide electricity during floods, addressing the needs of nearly 30 million Bangladeshis affected by prolonged power outages.  

“What started off as a school project ended up being an invaluable platform for development and growth,” he said. “This inspired me to learn and foster crucial skills for implementation in the near future.” 

Rodoshi Tahrin, another student who participated in the exhibition, presented a project demonstrating how science and engineering can offer practical solutions to everyday problems. Her bicycle-powered generator used electromagnetic induction to create a sustainable energy source, providing a low-cost alternative for communities dealing with frequent power outages. 

Combining a passion for technology and humanitarianism, Ahan Supravo designed a disaster relief drone. His prototype was aimed at assisting in search and rescue operations, damage assessment and aid delivery during natural disasters. Addressing the issue of noise pollution, Sushruto Oikotan’s project showcased a generator that converts sound energy into electricity. His innovative approach to sustainability transforms an everyday nuisance into a valuable resource.