Bangladesh wins big at World Invention Competition and Exhibition 2025
17 Bangladeshi teams have won medals at the World Invention Competition and Exhibition (WICE) 2025, an international science and innovation contest, featuring projects across various categories. Among them, 14 teams won gold medals and 3 secured silver.
10 October 2025, 13:33 PM
Bangladeshi researcher Mahi Shafiullah in MIT’s ‘35 Innovators Under 35’
Nur Muhammad Mahi Shafiullah, a Bangladeshi researcher in artificial intelligence and robotics, has been named in MIT Technology Review’s ‘35 Innovators Under 35’ list for 2025. According to the list, he was recognised for his work on building robot intelligence that can operate in unstructured human environments.
24 September 2025, 08:56 AM
Nusaiba from RUET named Kofi Annan Changemaker 2025
Nusaiba Binte Mamun, a student at Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology (RUET), has been named a Kofi Annan Changemaker 2025, becoming the first Bangladeshi to receive this global recognition. The award, presented by the Kofi Annan Foundation, highlights young leaders between 18 and 30 years of age who are implementing measurable solutions to social challenges around the world.
17 September 2025, 06:06 AM
RUET team to represent Bangladesh in Formula SAE Japan 2025
Team Crack Platoon from Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET) is representing Bangladesh in Formula SAE Japan 2025, one of the world’s most prestigious engineering design competitions, where students build and race formula-style electric vehicles.
10 September 2025, 07:47 AM
Two Bangladeshi teams compete at ICPC 2025 World Finals
Two Bangladeshi teams, BRACU Crows from BRAC University and SUST Fanatics from Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, represented the country at the International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) 2025 World Finals. The event was held from August 31 to September 5, 2025, in Baku, Azerbaijan, hosted by ADA University.
7 September 2025, 10:11 AM
Three Bangladeshi teams win at intl. innovation competition
Three student teams from Bangladesh have won awards in different categories of the Xylem Global Student Innovation Challenge 2025. Competing against thousands of participants from across the world, their projects focused on solving water-related problems and disaster challenges, especially relevant to Bangladesh.
27 July 2025, 10:38 AM
RU student-led startup secures government funding
Biko All In One, a student-led startup from Rajshahi University, has secured BDT 10 lakh pre-seed funding from the iDEA Project under the ICT Division of Bangladesh. The funding was handed over at the ICT Tower in Dhaka on June 29.
9 July 2025, 06:24 AM
Bangladeshi coder wins global AI hackathon
Rezaul Karim Arif, a Bangladeshi network engineer based in Melbourne, has built PixelFlow, an AI-powered web application that recently won the AI Showdown Hackathon, a global competition hosted by AI coding platform Lovable with support from Google, Anthropic, and OpenAI.
30 June 2025, 08:06 AM
Bangladesh wins big at World Invention Competition and Exhibition 2025
17 Bangladeshi teams have won medals at the World Invention Competition and Exhibition (WICE) 2025, an international science and innovation contest, featuring projects across various categories. Among them, 14 teams won gold medals and 3 secured silver.
10 October 2025, 13:33 PM
Bangladeshi researcher Mahi Shafiullah in MIT’s ‘35 Innovators Under 35’
Nur Muhammad Mahi Shafiullah, a Bangladeshi researcher in artificial intelligence and robotics, has been named in MIT Technology Review’s ‘35 Innovators Under 35’ list for 2025. According to the list, he was recognised for his work on building robot intelligence that can operate in unstructured human environments.
24 September 2025, 08:56 AM
Nusaiba from RUET named Kofi Annan Changemaker 2025
Nusaiba Binte Mamun, a student at Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology (RUET), has been named a Kofi Annan Changemaker 2025, becoming the first Bangladeshi to receive this global recognition. The award, presented by the Kofi Annan Foundation, highlights young leaders between 18 and 30 years of age who are implementing measurable solutions to social challenges around the world.
17 September 2025, 06:06 AM
RUET team to represent Bangladesh in Formula SAE Japan 2025
Team Crack Platoon from Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET) is representing Bangladesh in Formula SAE Japan 2025, one of the world’s most prestigious engineering design competitions, where students build and race formula-style electric vehicles.
10 September 2025, 07:47 AM
Two Bangladeshi teams compete at ICPC 2025 World Finals
Two Bangladeshi teams, BRACU Crows from BRAC University and SUST Fanatics from Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, represented the country at the International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) 2025 World Finals. The event was held from August 31 to September 5, 2025, in Baku, Azerbaijan, hosted by ADA University.
7 September 2025, 10:11 AM
Three Bangladeshi teams win at intl. innovation competition
Three student teams from Bangladesh have won awards in different categories of the Xylem Global Student Innovation Challenge 2025. Competing against thousands of participants from across the world, their projects focused on solving water-related problems and disaster challenges, especially relevant to Bangladesh.
27 July 2025, 10:38 AM
RU student-led startup secures government funding
Biko All In One, a student-led startup from Rajshahi University, has secured BDT 10 lakh pre-seed funding from the iDEA Project under the ICT Division of Bangladesh. The funding was handed over at the ICT Tower in Dhaka on June 29.
9 July 2025, 06:24 AM
Bangladeshi coder wins global AI hackathon
Rezaul Karim Arif, a Bangladeshi network engineer based in Melbourne, has built PixelFlow, an AI-powered web application that recently won the AI Showdown Hackathon, a global competition hosted by AI coding platform Lovable with support from Google, Anthropic, and OpenAI.
30 June 2025, 08:06 AM
Team from UIU ranks 5th at MATE ROV World Championship
UIU MARINER, a team from United International University (UIU), has secured 5th place globally in the Pioneer Class category at the MATE ROV World Championship 2025, becoming the highest-ranking team from Asia in this year’s competition.
26 June 2025, 05:41 AM
Bangladeshi student’s rostering app replaces Excel at Victoria University Sydney
Ornob Barua, a Bangladeshi student currently studying at Victoria University Sydney, has developed an app that is officially replacing Microsoft Excel for staff rostering operations at the university.
18 June 2025, 10:55 AM
Team from UIU qualifies for MATE ROV World Championship
A team of students from United International University (UIU) has qualified for the MATE ROV World Championship, a global underwater robotics competition where student teams build and operate ROVs (remotely operated vehicles) to solve real-world marine challenges.
4 June 2025, 11:46 AM
17-year-old Bangladeshi hacks NASA; receives appreciation letter
Md Shariar Shanaz Shuvon, a 17-year-old self-taught ethical hacker from Bangladesh, has discovered a critical security flaw in NASA's cybersecurity infrastructure. The US space agency acknowledged his findings with an official letter of appreciation.
18 May 2025, 10:45 AM
Bangladeshi researcher invents drone-based disaster communication system
A. F. M. Shahen Shah, a Bangladeshi researcher based in Turkey, has developed drone-based technology that could significantly improve emergency communication during natural disasters. His work, which has gained notable coverage in Turkish media, addresses the critical problem of the collapse of communication networks following disasters such as earthquakes and floods.
27 April 2025, 10:24 AM
Tech startups win big at 'Future of Capitalism' competition
The grand final of 'The Future of Capitalism', a startup competition, took place on April 11, organised by the Institute of Business Administration (IBA). Airwork.ai, a local talent platform, won the overall competition, with agritech startups iPage Global Ltd. and Dr. Chashi emerging as the first and second runners-up respectively.
14 April 2025, 10:47 AM
Teen brothers to represent Bangladesh in Diamond Challenge global finals
Two Bangladeshi students and brothers have advanced to the global finals of 'The Diamond Challenge', an international entrepreneurship competition for high school students organised by the Horn Entrepreneurship Center at the University of Delaware, USA.
8 April 2025, 08:07 AM
E-commerce marketing 101: Turning browsers into buyers
In today's digital age, simply having an online store isn't enough. Understanding how to market products effectively is the key to standing out in the crowded e-commerce world. Whether you're a beginner stepping into this field or a business owner aiming to boost sales, mastering e-commerce marketing can open doors to endless opportunities.
26 March 2025, 06:18 AM
Our top juicer picks for this Ramadan
After a day of abstaining from food and liquids, replenishing with vital nutrients is essential, and fruit juices play a key role in providing hydration and energy during iftar. Here are our picks for juicers, from various price ranges, you can consider this Ramadan. Please keep in mind that pricing and availability may vary across stores.
5 March 2025, 08:21 AM
Budget gadgets to stay cosy this winter: our picks
Winter is now upon us, bringing cold nights and crisp days, reminding us to stay warm and cosy. Whether you're stepping out into the chilly air or relaxing indoors, the right gadgets can help you stay comfortable and beat the winter chill.
31 December 2024, 07:21 AM
Our top picks for premium smartphones
Although all high-budget smartphones come with advanced features, selecting the best depends on understanding their features, pros, and cons, as well as balancing specs with personal preferences. To help you out, here are our picks for premium smartphones currently available in the local market. Please keep in mind that pricing and availability may vary across stores.
17 December 2024, 08:54 AM
DIU arranged 4th Data Science Summit
The 4th National Data Science Summit 2024 was held on 11 December 2024 at Daffodil International University.
12 December 2024, 12:30 PM