BD secures 2 Diamond, 2 Gold and a total of 27 awards at the WMI in Japan

Bangladesh's 27-member national team won international recognition at the World Mathematics Invitational (WMI) 2026 held in Chiba, Japan, with every team member receiving an award.

The competition brought together around 2,300 contestants from more than 30 countries. Bangladesh finished with two Diamond awards, two Gold awards, six Silver awards, 14 Bronze awards and three Merit awards.

Among the top performers, Ahbab Zulkifal Jahin received a Diamond Award. Jeet Bala won a Diamond Award and finished second in his grade category. Sajidul Haque earned a Gold Award and was named Star of the World Award recipient after recording the highest score among the Bangladeshi participants. Rahid Azad Ahon also received a Gold Award.

The Bangladeshi team's training, preparation and participation in the international competition were coordinated by Banglar Math.

Bon Tuesday, 14 July, Banglar Math Co-founder Ahmed Shahriar said the organisation aims to develop a generation equipped with logical thinking, creativity and problem-solving skills alongside competitive success.

Team coach and Co-founder Md. Ashraful Al Shakur said the achievement reflected the students' long-term preparation, support from parents and the dedication of the coaching team.

Another Co-founder and coach, S M Mahtab Hossain, said the students successfully adapted to the challenging environment after travelling to Japan and demonstrated their capabilities on the international stage.

The national team was selected through the Banglar Math Excellence Championship (BMEC) 2026, followed by a Team Selection Test. Banglar Math provided training and coordinated the team's participation in WMI 2026. The Daily Campus served as the media partner, while Asia Pacific University hosted the Team Selection Test.
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