The regional round of the 'Skills and Innovation Competition' for the Sylhet region was held on 17 April 2026 at Sylhet Polytechnic Institute. Students from 14 technical institutions presented 42 innovative projects, with three selected for the national round in Dhaka. The chosen projects were Smart Home Eco System from Sylhet Polytechnic Institute, Face Detector from Moulvibazar Polytechnic Institute, and Smoke and Fume Controlling Welding Helmet from Habiganj Government Technical School and College.

The event was organized under the Accelerating and Strengthening Skills for Economic Transformation (ASSET) project of the Directorate of Technical Education, Ministry of Education. Labor and Employment Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury attended as chief guest, emphasizing the importance of technical education and skilled workforce development. The secretary of the Technical and Madrasa Education Division also highlighted that technical education is now a mainstream necessity.

A colorful rally, seminar, and award ceremony accompanied the competition, attended by officials, educators, students, and community members. The national round will be held next month in Dhaka, featuring around 50 projects from eight regions.