AI Awareness Amplified: Over 700 Young Minds Join AI Olympiad Bangladesh 2025
In a spirited call to equip the youth with artificial intelligence skills, the day-long AI Olympiad Bangladesh 2025 was held on Saturday at Daffodil Tower in Dhanmondi, Dhaka. The national event saw the participation of over 700 students, young innovators, and tech enthusiasts from across the country.
In the tertiary category, Team Wisdomic from Daffodil International University emerged as the champion, while Team TISAR from Shahjalal University of Science and Technology secured the first runner-up position. Another team from Daffodil International University, Osman, was awarded second runner-up.
A total of 10 awards were distributed across three categories—Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary. Nine individuals received awards from the three categories, along with one recipient of the Outstanding Impact Award.
In the afternoon, awards were presented by Shish Haider Chowdhury, Secretary of the ICT Division. The ceremony was chaired by Dr. Md. Sabur Khan, Chairman of Daffodil Family. Other distinguished guests included Md. Munir Hasan, Chief Coordinator of Events and Activation at Prothom Alo’s Digital Transformation and Youth Program; Dr. Mohammad Nuruzzaman, CEO of Daffodil Family; and Professor Dr. Syed Akhter Hossain, Dean of the Faculty of Science and Information & Communication Technology at Daffodil International University.
Rathindra Nath Das, Convener of AI Olympiad and Executive Director of Daffodil International Professional Training Institute (DIPTI) and Daffodil Technical Institute, presented a detailed overview of the initiative. He shared that three workshops were held prior to the competition to cover real-life applications of AI, its ethical considerations, and future potential.
Participants submitted their projects in three levels—Primary, Secondary, and Higher Secondary. The judging panel included 36 faculty members from the Departments of Computer Science & Engineering (CSE), Computing and Information Systems (CIS), and Software Engineering at Daffodil International University.
Earlier in the day, the Olympiad was inaugurated at 9:00 am by the university’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dr. M. Lutfar Rahman.
Delivering his keynote address at the closing ceremony, ICT Secretary Shish Haider Chowdhury remarked, “Artificial intelligence is not merely a technology, it is a tool for nation-building. This Olympiad will guide our younger generation towards mastering that tool.”
He further stated, “The ICT Division is tirelessly working on the advancement of this technology and will continue to extend direct support for similar Olympiads in the future.”
Dr. Md. Sabur Khan, Chairman of Daffodil Family, said, “There is an intrinsic connection between technology and the new generation. With their involvement, the growth of technology in Bangladesh will remain uninterrupted.” He urged participants to transform themselves into entrepreneurs through continuous innovation.
He added, “The preparation for this Olympiad has been a transformative journey. We didn’t just organize an event; we created a national platform where young minds in Bangladesh could showcase their skills and creativity in AI. Through this, they have practiced applying technology to solve real-world problems.”
“This initiative has laid the foundation for a national awareness and enthusiasm about AI, which will underpin the country’s future tech-driven economy,” he concluded.
