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IRO Bangladesh Open 2025 Activation Held at Bogura Zilla School with 250+ Student

At the invitation of the Bogura Zilla School Science Club, the Bangladesh Robot Olympiad (BdRO) and Bangladesh Open Source Network (BdOSN) jointly organized a special robotics activation event, bringing the excitement of robotics to over 250 enthusiastic school students from various institutions across Bogura.

IRO Bangladesh Open 2025: Interactive AI Robotics Workshop with Huskylens Held in Dhanmondi

The Bangladesh Open Source Network (BdOSN) and Bangladesh Robot Olympiad (BdRO) came together to host an exciting, hands-on robotics workshop all about the Huskylens AI Camera.

Over 200 Students Join Robotics Activation at BAUST Saidpur

Despite continuous rain, more than 200 school students turned out to participate in a robotics awareness event at the Bangladesh Army University of Science and Technology (BAUST), Saidpur, Nilphamari, in an inspiring show of enthusiasm. The program was a part of the Bangladesh Open Source Network's (BdOSN) week-long nationwide activation campaign to encourage young students to take an interest in robotics.

My AI Olympiad Journey – Abdullah Zobayer, 1st Runner-Up, BdAIO 2025

My first encounter with Artificial Intelligence (AI) dates back to 2021. It was during my preparations for that year’s Robot Olympiad that I first came to know about the fascinating world of AI development. Until then, AI always seemed like a fantasy concept to me, something out of the science fiction movies I loved watching as a child. It felt distant, almost magical.

IRO Bangladesh Open 2025 Hands-On Workshop on Mini Rover Building Held in Dhanmondi

Bangladesh Open Source Network (BdOSN) and Bangladesh Robot Olympiad (BdRO) jointly organized a day-long hands-on robotics workshop focused on building Mini Rovers.
The workshop was designed to prepare for the upcoming IRO Bangladesh Open 2025, a national robotics competition inviting students from Class 1 to Class 12 to develop robots under this year’s main theme: Space Robot.

How AI Spoke to Me: The Story of a Young Mind and a Big Win

This is Md. Riasat Islam from Rajuk Uttara Model College. It all started with a simple yet powerful question: “How can AI talk to me like a human?”

This is more than just a win: This is the Story of a Young Dreamer Who Became a Champion

Hello, I am Labib Shahriar, the Champion of the Bangladesh Artificial Intelligence Olympiad 2025, in the Programming and Machine Learning category.

Robotics on the Road: WRO 2025 Activations in Chattogram Division

The journey of robotics has taken an exciting turn this year as a dedicated team from Bangladesh Open Source Network (BdOSN) set off on a cross-country tour to promote and activate the World Robot Olympiad (WRO) Bangladesh 2025. In an effort to promote robotics education and inspire young people to compete in one of the most prominent international robotics contests, the team set out on a tour of Bangladesh's southeast on May 26. 

Advancing South Asia’s Drone Ecosystem for Social Good

The drone technology ecosystem in South Asia has grown rapidly in recent years, with applications expanding across key sectors such as disaster response, healthcare delivery, agriculture, and environmental monitoring. While the progress is promising, challenges persist—especially in strengthening local expertise, refining regulatory frameworks, and developing cohesive policies. A more strategic and collaborative approach is critical to ensure the sustainability and impact of this growth. 

WRO Bangladesh Aims for Nationwide Expansion as International Final Approaches

Bangladesh Open Source Network (BdOSN), the official national organizer of the World Robot Olympiad Bangladesh (WROBd), is stepping up its efforts to expand and elevate robotics education across the country. Since securing official membership in 2020 and successfully organizing the national WRO competition for the first time in 2021, BdOSN has remained committed to developing a strong robotics culture among Bangladeshi youth.