PM drives student-built go-kart, applauds young innovator

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday drove a go-kart built by a college student, praising the young innovator's creativity and assuring government support for such homegrown initiatives, reports UNB.
The student, Rizwan Rashid, designed and built the lightweight racing vehicle on his own after completing his Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examinations.
Rizwan presented his self-built go-kart during a courtesy call on the Prime Minister at the Prime Minister's Office in Tejgaon.
Tarique examined the vehicle with keen interest, closely observing its design, engine and overall structure before taking it for a short drive in the PMO premises, much to the delight of those present.
The Prime Minister lauded Rizwan's ingenuity and said more young people should become involved in such creative and technology-driven initiatives.
He noted that initiatives like these reflect the immense talent and potential of Bangladesh's youth.
The Prime Minister also assured all possible assistances from the government to help Rizwan further refine and modernise his invention.
Rizwan said he was overwhelmed by the Prime Minister's gesture.
"I never imagined that the Prime Minister would actually drive a vehicle made by me. This is truly inspiring," he said.
Rizwan also said he drove the go-kart all the way from Mohammadpur to the Prime Minister's Office in Tejgaon.
Rizwan's creation recently went viral on social media, drawing widespread admiration and eventually catching the attention of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. Following this, the Prime Minister asked his Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Rumon to gather details about the young innovator.