Bangladesh Girls Programming Contest held in Dhaka

Embracing programming challenges, the joy of learning, and interactions with experienced women in the tech sector, the national round of the 'Bangladesh Girls' Programming Contest 2026' (BDGPC '26) was successfully held in a festive atmosphere. According to relevant sources, the competition took place on Friday, November 13, 2026, at the University of Asia Pacific in Dhaka, drawing nearly 150 selected school, college, and university-level female students from across the country.

During the national round, participants showcased their skills and cr

eativity by solving various programming problems over a span of 5.5 hours. At the end of the day-long event, prizes were awarded to the winners. In the university category, Tamanna Akter from Barishal University emerged as the champion, while Lubna Sadia from Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology became the first runner-up, and Aktia Maisha from East West University secured the second runner-up position. In the school and college category, Smita Sarkar of Government Majid Memorial City College, Khulna, won the championship, followed by Rafia Anjum of Jashore Government Women's College as first runner-up, and Mahia Afrin of Fatullah Pilot High School as second runner-up. Winners received prize money of 30,000, 20,000, and 10,000 Taka respectively, along with trophies and other gifts.

The closing ceremony featured Professor Dr. Abul Lais M. S. Haq of North South University as Guest of Honour, and University of Asia Pacific Acting Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. Mohiuddin Ahmed Bhuiyan as Chief Guest. Special guests included Professor Dr. Nova Ahmed and Associate Professor Shahnaz Parvin. Organizers including Professor Dr. B. M. Mainul Hossain, Sajjadur Rahman Chowdhury, and Monir Hasan handed out prizes and emphasized increasing female participation in programming. Prior to the national round, over 30 online and offline activation camps engaged more than 1,500 girls nationwide.

Following the competition, a panel discussion titled 'Career in AI Era: Opportunity and Challenges' was held at 3:00 PM. Moderated by University of Dhaka Professor Dr. Lafifa Jamal, the panel featured Professor Dr. Nasima বেগম, Swaiba Sarwat Cynthia, Syeda Kamrun Ahmed, and Tahmina Khatun, who discussed AI advancements and future career opportunities for women. Jointly organized by the Bangladesh Open Source Network (BdOSN) and the Bangladesh Freedom Foundation (BFF) as part of the 'Missing Daughters' initiative launched in 2015, the event aims to foster girls as technology creators rather than mere users. Central Women’s University served as the academic partner, alongside club partners from UAP and media partners Rokomari, Bigganchinta, and Kishore Alo.

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