[🇧🇩] Space Program in Bangladesh

[Bilal9]

Bangabandhu satellite set for name change

The interim government has decided to change the name of Bangabandhu-1, the country's first geostationary satellite, to Bangladesh Satellite-1. The name change has been greenlit by Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus, according to Rafiqul Islam, deputy secretary of the Posts and Telecommunications Divisi

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Bangabandhu satellite set for name change
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Published :
Mar 03, 2025 18:43
Updated :
Mar 03, 2025 18:53

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The interim government has decided to change the name of Bangabandhu-1, the country's first geostationary satellite, to Bangladesh Satellite-1.

The name change has been greenlit by Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus, according to Rafiqul Islam, deputy secretary of the Posts and Telecommunications Division.

“Following discussions in the Advisory Council meeting, Bangladesh Satellite Company proposed the name change. We forwarded the proposal to the council, and the chief advisor approved it. Based on this, we have formally notified the satellite company, which will now take the necessary steps.”

Since the fall of the Awami League government on Aug 5 last year, the Yunus-led interim administration has been carrying out wide-ranging reforms across various sectors.

As part of these changes, key administrative positions have been reshuffled, and the names of roads, bridges, and other structures are being altered, with the geostationary satellite being the latest in the series of renaming efforts.​

Name should be shortened to BDSat or something similar.

 

[Bilal9]

Well I don't know if we as a country are going to land a rover at some point on a space object (or collaborate with another country), but the rover research is in full swing at all universities. All universities in Bangladesh with this sort of research program are using advanced additive 3D printing (wheels) and Laser cutters (carcass assembly).

This rover is from UIU Dhaka Campus, there are other older videos in the channel.

 

[Sharma Ji]

Name should be shortened to BDSat or something similar.

how's BBSat for something similar ?

BB BangaBandhu

 

[Sharma Ji]

Well I don't know if we as a country are going to land a rover at some point on a space object (or collaborate with another country), but the rover research is in full swing at all universities. All universities in Bangladesh with this sort of research program are using advanced additive 3D printing (wheels) and Laser cutters (carcass assembly).

This rover is from UIU Dhaka Campus, there are other older videos in the channel.

withstanding the elements, how long you can keep it going with proper transmission to earth or sat based comms.

eventually they run out of battery or other problems, like the Mars rover from NASA

I dont get this whole space exploration obsession thing but, we still have much to learn about our oceans here, about the south pole.. log Mars ki baat kar re..

 

[Bilal9]

how's BBSat for something similar ?

BB BangaBandhu

Bangabandhu's (or Hasina's) name will not be used to name anything further in Bangladesh.

 

[Bilal9]

withstanding the elements, how long you can keep it going with proper transmission to earth or sat based comms.

eventually they run out of battery or other problems, like the Mars rover from NASA

I dont get this whole space exploration obsession thing but, we still have much to learn about our oceans here, about the south pole.. log Mars ki baat kar re..

They will have to 3D print with much tougher, newer engineering plastics like PVDF, and use Kynar coatings etc. There have been some phenomenal developments in this area.

Battery tech is also changing rapidly. LiPoly or Li-Ion is no longer cutting edge.

 

[Sharma Ji]

Bangabandhu's (or Hasina's) name will not be used to name anything further in Bangladesh.

What about the existing ones, I'm guessing BB is like the Ghandys here.. har doosra airport, station, this that institute etc etc.. sab kuch Gandhi (the la familia, not Mohandas)

 

[Saif]

Bangladeshi team ranks 6th in NASA’s CanSat 2025

Team Ababil, a group of students from Aviation and Aerospace University, Bangladesh (AAUB), has recently secured sixth place globally in the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) phase of the CanSat Competition 2025, organized by the American Astronautical Society (AAS) and National Aeronautics and...

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Bangladeshi team ranks 6th in NASA’s CanSat 2025

Team Ababil from Aviation and Aerospace University, Bangladesh (AAUB). Image: Courtesy.

Team Ababil, a group of students from Aviation and Aerospace University, Bangladesh (AAUB), has recently secured sixth place globally in the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) phase of the CanSat Competition 2025, organized by the American Astronautical Society (AAS) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

They are the first Bangladeshi team to qualify for the next phase, ranking first nationally and earning a spot among the top 40 teams worldwide, which includes 20 from the USA and 20 from other countries.

The CanSat Competition challenges university teams to design and build a can-sized satellite capable of collecting environmental data, deploying an autogyro and parachute descent system, and transmitting real-time telemetry to a ground station.

Team Ababil — led by Muhtasim Redwan and comprising Benzir Ahammed, Shafeen Ahmed, Moontaha Morshed, Md. Rafi, Md. Mahdi Kamal Alif, Md. Anwarul Islam Aion, and Md. Saymum Islam Siyam, alongside faculty advisor Md. Samin Rahman — developed an innovative design featuring a precise descent control system, sensor integration, and efficient power management. Their efforts earned them an impressive 98.2% score in the PDR phase, securing their place in the global top six.

While the team has received support from their university and the Bangladesh Air Force, they are seeking sponsorships and funding to cover material costs and travel expenses for the upcoming launch event.

Having cleared the selection round, Team Ababil will now compete in the final launch phase from June 5 to 8, 2025, in Virginia, USA. This stage will require them to deploy and operate their satellite in real-world conditions.​

 

[Bilal9]

What about the existing ones, I'm guessing BB is like the Ghandys here.. har doosra airport, station, this that institute etc etc.. sab kuch Gandhi (the la familia, not Mohandas)

Existing installations named under any of Sheikh Hasina, her family members or her father's name are being slowly changed.

There will be not trace of Hasina left after Bangladesh govt. is done (except for looted wealth sitting in S'pore, Swiss and Dubai banks which will be repatriated eventually).

That remains a popular mandate.

 

[Sharma Ji]

Existing installations named under any of Sheikh Hasina, her family members or her father's name are being slowly changed.

There will be not trace of Hasina left after Bangladesh govt. is done (except for looted wealth sitting in S'pore, Swiss and Dubai banks which will be repatriated eventually).

That remains a popular mandate.

I wish for us to do that to the Gandys

inshallah one day Biancarlo ki bras le ke our sanghis will be dancing around !

 

[Saif]

UIU Mars Rover selected for URC 2025

The United International University Mars Rover team has been selected in the University Rover Challenge 2025, organized by The Mars Society, which is the most prestigious robotics competition for undergraduate students.

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UIU Mars Rover selected for URC 2025
Staff Correspondent 25 March, 2025, 18:46

The United International University Mars Rover team members pose for a group photo on the UIU campus in Dhaka recently. | Press release

The United International University Mars Rover team has been selected in the University Rover Challenge 2025, organized by The Mars Society, which is the most prestigious robotics competition for undergraduate students.

With a remarkable score of 92.53 out of 100 in the System Acceptance Review, the UIU Mars Rover team had secured its place among the world’s best rover teams, said a press release on Monday.

This year’s competition was fiercely competitive, with 114 teams initially competing and 76 teams submitting SAR packages—but the UIU Mars Rover team was selected for the world final round at the Mars Desert Research Station, Utah, USA on May 28-31.

The team was directly supervised by Md Abid Hossain, lecturer from the department of CSE, UIU.

The team will represent UIU and Bangladesh in the final round of the URC 2025 with their advanced technology Mars Rover System. With the patronisation of UIU vice-chancellor Professor Md Abul Kashem Mia and inspiration from well-wishers, the team is motivated to demonstrate their best efforts in the desert of Southern Utah.​