Ahmad Tousif Jami

In-house Contributor at Tech & Startup, The Daily Star

Bangladesh wins 4 gold medals at World Invention Competition and Exhibition

A total of four Bangladeshi teams won one gold medal each at the World Invention Competition and Exhibition (WICE) 2024, an international science competition involving various categories. Among the winning Bangladeshi teams, Team Atlas, Team Code Black, and Calibrator-Z won gold in the 'IT & Robotics - University' category, and Team Dreams of Bangladesh won gold in the 'IT & Robotics - Senior High School' category.

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Bangladesh wins 2 silver and 2 bronze at first-ever International AI Olympiad

A team from Bangladesh has recently won two silver medals and two bronze medals at the first-ever International Artificial Intelligence Olympiad (IAIO). This year, a total of 25 countries competed at the event, including Morocco, New Zealand, Poland, Turkey, and the United States.

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Bangladesh wins bronze at International Astronomy and Astrophysics Olympiad

A team from Bangladesh has won a Bronze Medal and an Honourable Mention at the recently held 17th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) 2024. Tasdik Ahmed Tonmoy from Govt. Laboratory High School, Rajshahi, won the Bronze medal, and Labib Bin Azad from Notre Dame College won the Honourable Mention.

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2 Bangladeshi robotics teams win Gold at WSEEC 2024

2 Bangladeshi robotics teams have won the Gold Medals at the World Science Environment and Engineering Competition (WSEEC) 2024, held in Indonesia. The competition was attended by 310 teams from 18 countries. 

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Bangladeshi startup wins 2nd place at BobCat Ventures 2024

Bangladeshi startup EdBridge Scholars has recently won second place at BobCat Ventures, a grant competition in the State of Maine, United States of America. The startup, founded by Tanvir Thamid, a student at Bates College, won USD 4,000 and professional mentor support for their second-place victory.

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Team Atlas from Bangladesh reaches finals of Australian Rover Challenge 2024

Team Atlas, a robotics team from Bangladesh, has recently earned 9th position at this year’s Australian Rover Challenge 2024. The team earned this rank among 14 finalists, which included institutions from India and Australia. The competition’s final round was held from March 21 to March 25, 2024, at the University of Adelaide. 

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Reject competition, embrace collaboration

There is untapped potential for Bangladesh to leverage Vietnam's strengths and accelerate its economic development.

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Team from IUT wins award at International Rover Challenge 2024

The team Project Altair, consisting of students from the Islamic University of Technology (IUT), Bangladesh, has won the 'Scientists of the Future' award at the International Rover Challenge 2024. 

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January 15, 2023
January 15, 2023

Healthy habits for skin care during winter

Winter can be a tough season on your skin, with dry, cold air stripping it of moisture and leaving it feeling dry and irritated. Here are some healthy habits to follow that can help keep your skin healthy and glowing all winter.

January 12, 2023
January 12, 2023

7 must-visit festivals happening in 2023

Whether you are into sports, arts, or cultural traditions, the must-visit festivals below would offer a great experience and some of the most exciting and memorable festivals around the globe.

January 9, 2023
January 9, 2023

How to setup your workstation to boost productivity

Having a well-organised ergonomic workstation can help you work more comfortably and efficiently. Whether for your office or home, there are a few common things to keep in mind to ensure it. Below are setup suggestions for your workstation that will help to boost productivity.

January 5, 2023
January 5, 2023

How to excel in business competitions

Here are some key things to keep in mind if you have the drive to excel in business competitions. 

December 9, 2022
December 9, 2022

What to do after HSC ends

The HSC vacation provides a great scope to celebrate the end of school days while preparing for the next step towards university.

December 3, 2022
December 3, 2022

Top projectors to buy for big screen World Cup experience

Projectors are essential whether watching a FIFA World Cup match in an open field with a large crowd or attending an event on a larger screen.

November 4, 2022
November 4, 2022

Bangladesh wins Gold Medal at International Science & Invention Fair 2022

This is the first time a Bangladeshi team has achieved a Gold Medal in any category in the history of ISIF. 

October 27, 2022
October 27, 2022

In conversation with the DU team that won ICPC Regionals 2021

ICPC is the world's oldest, largest, and most prestigious programming contest.

October 23, 2022
October 23, 2022

The first-ever all-female team representing Bangladesh in Global Esports Games 2022

For the first time in history, an all-female team is internationally representing Bangladesh in the official esports tournament ‘Global Esports Games 2022’.

October 19, 2022
October 19, 2022

The Bangladeshi team that grabbed awards at Open World Astronomy Olympiad 2022

This year, the OWAO team was chosen from numerous tests among individuals who made it to the final phase of the national camp.