National IT Competition for Youth with Disabilities awards 12 winners

The National IT Competition for Youth with Disabilities 2023 recently awarded 4 individuals as the first place winners this year, among 12 participants who reached the final round. The day-long contest tests the participant's knowledge in using Microsoft Office programs, namely Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as general internet skills.

The competition is divided into 4 categories: visually impaired, physically impaired, speech and hearing impaired and Neuro-Developmental Disorder (NDD). This year, a total of 117 participants took place in the 7th iteration of this annual competition.

The top three winners from each category, i.e. a total of 12 contestants in 4 categories, were awarded. Additionally, one person from each category, i.e. 4 meritorious names in 4 categories, is declared the winner. 

Organised by the Bangladesh Computer Council (BCC) of the ICT Division, this year's contest took place at the BUBT University campus in Mirpur, Dhaka in collaboration with the Center for Services and Information on Disability (CSID) and the Bangladesh University of Business and Technology (BUBT). 

The winners of the 7th National IT Competition 2023 are Md. Robiul Biswas from Barishal (1st), Md. Hasibur Rahman from Rajshahi (2nd), and Md. Abuzar Rahman from Rangpur (3rd) in the visually impaired category. 

In the physically challenged category, the top three are: Md. Shakil Ahmed from Jhenaidah (1st), Md. Sazzadul Islam Swadhin from Barishal (2nd) and Niamur Rashid Shihab from Patuakhali (3rd). 

In the speech and hearing impaired category, the top three are: Md. Robiul Awal Shuvo from Lalmonirhat (1st), Sumaiya Akter Mitu from Dhaka (2nd) and Md. Tahinur Islam from Rangpur (3rd). 

in the NDD category. the top three are: Muhtasin Chowdhury from Dhaka (1st), Nayeem Islam from Mymensingh (2nd) and Md. Saifur Rahman Pian from Barguna (3rd).

Each winning contestant was awarded a Samsung brand smartphone, crest, and certificate, along with gift items from Genweb2 Company. The winners will get the opportunity to participate in the advanced training course conducted by BCC free of charge, and the best 4 out of the 12 prizewinners will get the opportunity to participate in the international competition held in Dubai next October shared by the Manager (Systems) of BCC and the Coordinator of this event Md. Golam Rabbani.