Young Prodigies Clash at 3rd Bangladesh AI Olympiad National Round
The future of technology came alive today as the grand National Round of the 3rd Bangladesh AI Olympiad (BdAIO 2026) concluded with high-octane energy at the campus of Bangladesh University of Business and Technology (BUBT).
Hundreds of brilliant young minds from Dhaka, Chattogram, Khulna, Rajshahi, Rangpur, and distant corners of the country converged at the venue to test their mettle in a series of mind-bending challenges revolving around machine learning, neural networking , programming, mathematical logic, and artificial intelligence.
The event kicked off bright and early with students split into two highly competitive tracks: the AI Quiz and the AI Coding Challenge. The coding arena saw an intense four hour sprint where participants battled complex algorithmic problems, while the quiz track tested the quick-witted intelligence and theoretical depth of the tech enthusiasts.
Beyond the adrenaline of the competitive tracks, the day featured immersive futuristic sessions. Saiful Islam, an AI Engineer from Jadu PC, spearheaded an interactive session detailing how low-cost computing can unlock massive tech opportunities. Following this, Munir Hasan, President of the Bangladesh Open Source Network (BdOSN) and founding member of MillionX Bangladesh, delivered an inspiring keynote on cultivating a "10X Mindset." He challenged the young crowd to multiply their thinking capacity tenfold to not only participate in but actively lead the global AI revolution.
Adding a burst of rhythm and celebration to the high-stakes day, the BUBT Cultural Club took the stage for a vibrant performance right before the highly anticipated Q&A session.
The Q&A session commenced at 12:30 PM. The session was attended by Asif Iqbal, Dean of the School of Science and Engineering at Chittagong Independent University (CIU); Rakibul Hasan, Chief Technical Officer of Link3 Technologies; Shaiful Islam, Founder and CEO of AIQNIC; Mamunur Rauf, Head of Growth at REVE Chat; and Motasim Billah Mridul, Tech Lead at ConneqtedAgents. Participants eagerly raised their curious questions regarding AI to the guest panelists. Following this, the closing and award ceremony began. A total of 14 participants in the AI Quiz category and 15 in the AI Coding Challenge category were declared winners. Among the winners in the AI Coding Challenge, Labib Shahriar from Homna Adarsha High School clinched the ‘Champion of the champions’ award, receiving a trophy and a 3-in-1 Jadu PC. In the AI Quiz category, Sayed Mohammad Rafan from Cantonment English School & College, Chattogram, secured the ‘Champion of the champions’ title, also walking away with a trophy and a Jadu PC. Meanwhile, Nuzhat Binte Nazim from Ideal School & College was recognized as the ‘Best female performer’ in the AI Coding Challenge and was awarded a Jadu PC.”
The winner of the Ai challenge category Labib Shahriar from Homna Adarsha High School, Ridim Saha Anindya from Model College, Dhaka, Nuzhat Binte Nazim from Ideal School and College, Arian Abrar Chowdhury from Chittagong Cantonment Public College, Tawkif Rahman from Darussalam Govt. Secondary School, Md. Zobayer Hasan from Dhaka College, Akid Iqbal Haq from Chittagong Cantonment Public College, Rifat Sarkar from Domar Krishnahari Govt. High School, Domar, Raidah Rawsan Ahmed from Ideal School and College, Motijheel, Saiduzzaman Araf from Moulvibazar Govt. College, Muaz Abdullah from Cantonment Public School and College, Mymensingh, Muhtasim Ishmam from Cantonment Public School and College, Saidpur, Md. Jafar Sadik Akand from Milestone College, Mutakil Abdullah from National Ideal School, and Juwairia Opsora from Amrita Lal Dey College, Barisal.
The AI Quiz Winners are Sayed Mohammad Rafan from Cantonment English School & College, Khubaib Mushfir from Rajuk Uttara Model College, Abu Israk Jeet from Comilla Zilla School, Tahmid Ahmed from Sristy Academic School, Atik Hasan Tanvir from Natore Govt. Boys' High School, Supratik Nath from Cantonment English School and College, Quazi Mustawassitul Hoque from Legend International School (LIS), Shazid Nur Ayman from South Breeze School Uttara, Abdullah Al Khalid from Safiuddin Sarker Academy & College, Sadia Mahjabin from Cantonment Public School and College, Saidpur, Mostanir Chowdhury Rakin from Cantonment English School and College, Shah Md. Sabbir from Cantonment Public School and College, Saidpur, Ariful Islam from Faizur Rahman Ideal Institute, and Md Toki Abrar Chowdhury from Cantonment Public School and College.
For the country's finest tech minds, the journey is just beginning. The top performers from today’s national pool will move on to an intensive non residential National Training Camp from May 18 to 20. The absolute best from the camp will earn the ultimate honor: representing the red and green flag at the Asia Pacific AI Olympiad and the prestigious International AI Olympiad (IOAI 2026), scheduled to take place this August in Kazakhstan.
Professor Dr. A. B. M. Shawkat Ali, the honorable Vice-Chancellor of BUBT, was present as the chief guest at the closing ceremony. Professor Dr. Munshi Mahbubur Rahman, Dean of the Faculty of Science and Engineering at BUBT, and Dr. Muhammad Aminur Rahman, Dean of the Faculty of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence at BUBT, were present as special guests. The event was presided over by Professor Dr. Md. Ahsan Habib, Chairman of the CSE Department and Dean of the BUBT Research Graduate School.
Highlighting the vision behind the initiative, Prof. Dr. Md. Ahsan Habib, Chairman of the CSE Department at BUBT, remarked, "This competition is not just about winning a prize; it is a profound effort to ignite a lifelong passion for technology and innovation within our students. BUBT will always stand firmly behind such brilliant talent."
Organized by the Bangladesh Open Source Network (BdOSN), the milestone event was hosted by Platinum Sponsor BUBT and Powered by REVE Chat. The grand initiative was further bolstered by Gold Sponsor Brain Station 23, Silver Sponsors MillionX Bangladesh and Creative IT, and Bronze Sponsor Bitna. The Institute of Information Technology (IIT-DU) served as the Knowledge Partner, alongside Deepto TV as the TV Partner, Kishor Alo and Biggan Chinta as Magazine Partners, and community support from the Society for the Popularization of Science, Bangladesh (SPSB), Rokomari.com, and Jadu PC.