Bangladesh Begins National Activation for International Robot Olympiad 2025
Bangladesh has officially launched its national activation campaign to select participants for the 27th International Robot Olympiad (IRO), scheduled to be held in December 2025 in Gold Coast, Australia. The Bangladesh Robot Olympiad (BDRO) began the campaign on Wednesday, July 23, through the Chattogram Division, aiming to raise awareness among students about robotics and encourage participation in the global event.
Since 2018, Bangladesh has been actively taking part in this prestigious international robotics competition. This year, the BDRO, in collaboration with Bangladesh Open Source Network (BdOSN), has initiated the national selection process. Registration for the Olympiad will open in August, and the national round is scheduled for September.
The activation program will be conducted across all eight divisions of the country and will continue until the second week of August. On July 22, the activation efforts kicked off at Cumilla Zilla School and Shidlai Ashraf Secondary School. The Chattogram leg concluded on July 23 with a session at Chattogram Cantonment Public College.
During these sessions, students were introduced to the basics of robotics, including key components such as sensors, motors, development boards, and batteries. Participants also received an overview of this year’s international theme, “Space Robot,” and were briefed on the categories featured in the IRO—Creative Category, Creative Movie, and Physical Computing. The national round will additionally include a unique Robotics Quiz segment, which is not part of the international competition.
A key highlight of the activation events has been the “Mini Mars Rover Mission Challenge,” where students operated mini rover robots to complete designated missions, gaining hands-on experience in practical applications of robotics.
The IRO Bangladesh Open will host competitions across various categories and age divisions: Junior Low (grades 1–4), Junior High (grades 5–6), and Senior (grades 7–12). As in previous years, the national robotics quiz will be held exclusively at the national level to further encourage student interest in robotics and STEM education.
