Dhaka, Nov. 20 -- Independent University, Bangladesh has taken first place in the Shaheed Tanvin Innovation Award category at Innoverse Bangladesh 2025.

The award was won by IUB FormulaE, a team of students from the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, for developing a fully self-developed electric vehicle powertrain intended for a Formula Student electric car.

The two-day event, held on Nov 14-15 at the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, brought together leading university-level innovations from across the country.

According to IUB, the powertrain centres on a redesigned low-voltage three-phase induction motor built to enhance safety, accessibility and efficiency for local EV applications, complemente...