Teleshifa Triumphs at GreenCon-25 with Disaster-Relief Health Platform
A team of students from Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) has won the “GreenCon-25 National Hackathon” with their innovative digital platform Teleshifa, which enables people in distress to request emergency assistance without internet or smartphone access. Their solution was declared the best among 40 competing teams, earning them the championship title for their tech-driven, affordable healthcare delivery model during disasters.
Organized by the technology-focused organization GreenTech App Foundation, the hackathon took place on July 3–4 in Shewrapara, Agargaon, Dhaka. The champion team, Teleshifa, received a prize of BDT 30,000, along with an additional BDT 10,000 for special recognition in the “Medical Solution” category.
The creators of Teleshifa include Md. Yasin Ahmed Majumder, a Computer Science and Engineering student from SUST’s 2014–15 session, Tohoruzzohar Tuhin from the Mathematics department (2017–18 session), and Md. Razon Ali from the Mechanical Engineering department.
Lead innovator Yasin Ahmed Majumder explained that Teleshifa functions even without internet connectivity or smartphones. “Using basic dial codes or SMS from regular mobile phones, people in distress can request help. It’s a USSD-based solution, compatible with feature phones,” he said. The team plans to pilot the platform initially for flood-affected populations.
“New features will be added to enable various emergency support systems as per evolving needs,” added the team leader.
The platform is designed to identify and prioritize the most vulnerable individuals during a crisis. Based on their reported needs, government agencies, NGOs, or other aid organizations will be able to respond swiftly and effectively. The service aims to forge new pathways for coordinated humanitarian efforts across health, volunteer, and development sectors.
The idea for Teleshifa stemmed from a personal experience in 2024 when Yasin’s ancestral home in Cumilla was completely submerged during a flood. “It took almost two days for assistance to arrive. I wanted to build something that could prevent others from going through the same ordeal,” said Yasin, recalling the inspiration behind the project.
The project represents how local challenges can inspire cutting-edge, accessible tech solutions with life-saving potential—especially in vulnerable and disaster-prone communities.
