Prime Minister Tariq Rahman encouraged him by riding the ‘smart car’ made by Wakimul Islam, a young man with special needs.
Wakimul met the Prime Minister at his Tejgaon office on Saturday morning (May 9). At that time, Tarek Rahman saw the small vehicle he made. Later, Wakimul drove the smart car with the Prime Minister. This special battery powered vehicle is named ‘A to I Smart Car’.
The Prime Minister praised the 17-year-old youth for making this vehicle using indigenous technology. At the same time, he also suggested making more modern and easy-to-use smart cars at low cost. The Prime Minister also assured the government’s cooperation in such creative initiatives.
During the interview, Wakimul Islam told Tariq Rahman the story of making a smart car. This young man with special needs said that once he used to sit at home all day and could not go out. He started making the car from the thought of how to move outside alone.
Wakimul Islam studied in class 11th at Chowagacha Government College, Jessore. The father of this science student is a small businessman.
Wakimul Islam said that with cooperation, it is possible to make more advanced smart cars using modern technology. It can be used by the elderly as well as those with special needs.
Wakimul Islam was accompanied by Abdus Sattar Dulal, founder and executive director of Bangladesh Disabled Welfare Association (BPKS). He said, the car can run up to 50 kilometers on electric charge. The maximum speed is 45 kilometers per hour.
The prime minister was accompanied by his defense adviser Brigadier General (retd) AKM Shamchul Islam, principal secretary to the prime minister ABM Abdus Sattar, additional press secretary of the prime minister Atiqur Rahman Rumon and senior officials of the office.
