Malehul Salehin Prottoy, a Class Ten student of Rajshahi Cadet College, has returned to Murmansk, Russia, after successfully completing Rosatom’s seventh International Scientific and Educational Expedition, “Icebreaker of Knowledge.”
Prottoy spent more than 10 days aboard the nuclear-powered icebreaker 50 Let Pobedy, travelling with talented high school students from around the world along the route Murmansk–North Pole–Franz Josef Land–Murmansk.
The expedition marked a historic milestone as the 200th expedition by a surface vessel to reach the North Pole.
“From a dream to the top of the world, my journey aboard the Icebreaker of Knowledge was unforgettable,” Prottoy said.
“I met people from 22 countries, experienced 22 different cultures and heard 22 languages. I also learned from experts in marine biology, nuclear physics, artificial intelligence and many other fields. The Arctic gave me knowledge, friendship and memories that I will cherish forever.”
The expedition brought together talented students aged between 14 and 16. Prottoy has previously earned recognition in several international competitions, including the International Astronomy and Astrophysics Competition, The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition, the International Youth Math Challenge and the Bangladesh Artificial Intelligence Olympiad.
