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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June 18, 2022
June 18, 2022

How much do government employees get paid?

A look into how much government employee get paid according to the National Pay Scale 2015.

June 17, 2022
June 17, 2022

Building a career in academia: things to know

Academia is a diverse field, and each niche requires a unique specialisation. Here some crucial things to know beforehand.

May 27, 2022
May 27, 2022

Our top picks for wireless mechanical keyboards under Tk. 8,000/-

If you are looking for an affordable mechanical wireless keyboard that will complement your workstation, this guide is for you. 

May 20, 2022
May 20, 2022

Pursuing double majors: important factors to consider

If you’re considering pursuing double majors, here are some important pointers to keep in mind.

April 29, 2022
April 29, 2022

Job hopping: Important factors to consider

Starting a new job is almost always a challenging experience. A proper decision can be significantly rewarding, while a wrong decision may be fatal for your future career.

April 22, 2022
April 22, 2022

Entry-level jobs: A beginner’s guide

Undergraduate students and fresh graduates are increasingly looking for entry-level jobs in recent times. Entry-level jobs, in simplest terms, are elementary positions in any organisation or industry.

April 11, 2022
April 11, 2022

OPPO F21 Pro launches in Bangladesh

OPPO has recently launched their latest smartphone OPPO F21 Pro.

April 1, 2022
April 1, 2022

Choosing your undergraduate major concentration: Things to consider

A concentration is a subsection of a major that focuses on a particular topic of study, though not all majors have one.

March 25, 2022
March 25, 2022

Brushing up your CV: What postgraduates need to know

The postgraduate job market is very competitive. To stand out and get your desired job as a postgraduate, your CV is one of the most crucial elements.

March 11, 2022
March 11, 2022

Brushing up your CV: What fresh graduates need to know

Completing undergraduate studies is a mixed bag for most. It is a feeling of great pleasure that they have completed a significant degree, while it is also a feeling of stress now that they have to start a new journey altogether in a workplace.