BUP hosts the first edition of Circuit Clash, a national robotics and technology contest
The first edition of Circuit Clash, the flagship robotics and technology event of Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP), took place from November 15 to 16 at the BUP campus, organised by BUP Robotics Club.
Robotics- and STEM-focused national competitions are still growing in Bangladesh, yet Circuit Clash has set a strong foundation from its inaugural year. BUP Robotics Club launched the competition to give students an opportunity to engage with practical problem-solving, hands-on engineering, and emerging technologies.
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Circuit Clash brought together six major segments: Robo Soccer, Line Following Robots, CipherSprint (CTF), Project Showcasing, Valorant, and EA FC. Participants were tested on design skills, programming ability, system control, cybersecurity challenges, creativity, and competitive strategy.
This year, Rhythm Group was the silver sponsor. GitHub Education joined as the STEM engagement partner, facilitated by GitHub Campus Expert Raiyan Bin Sarwar, and United Healthcare participated as the health partner.
The two-day competition drew strong participation from institutions nationwide. Teams demonstrated technical depth and originality across both hardware-based and digital categories. Winners were awarded from a prize pool of over BDT 1,60,000, along with crests and certificates.
The closing ceremony began with the arrival of the Chief Guest, Brigadier General Sufi Md Ataur Rahman, ndc, psc, Dean of the Faculty of Science and Technology at BUP.
Special guests included Colonel S M Saiful Islam, SUP, psc, and Colonel Mohammed Omar Faruque, PhD. Remarks were also delivered by representatives from United Medical College and United Healthcare Services Ltd., highlighting the growing relevance of robotics and technological literacy for Bangladesh's future workforce.
Circuit Clash 1.0 aims to nurture a generation of students skilled in robotics, cybersecurity, and applied engineering. The BUP Robotics Club plans to expand the platform in the coming years and strengthen national engagement in STEM-driven innovation.
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