Bangladesh’s young innovators have made their mark on the global stage, bringing home two bronze medals from the prestigious 2nd International Artificial Intelligence Olympiad (IOAI) held in Beijing, China. The high-profile event gathered 86 teams from 73 countries, uniting some of the brightest minds in artificial intelligence for a week of intense competition, cultural exchange, and friendship.
Flying the Bangladeshi flag high, Md. Riasat Islam, a 10th-grade student from Rajuk Uttara Model College, and Arefin Anwar, a 12th-grade student from St. Joseph Higher Secondary School, secured bronze medals with their outstanding performances. Misbah Uddin Inan of Notre Dame College earned an Honorable Mention, while his classmate Abrar Shahid completed the four-member team. Together, they represented not just their institutions, but the spirit of innovation and determination of Bangladesh’s youth.The journey began on August 2 with a grand inauguration ceremony that blended culture and technology, followed by dynamic ice-breaking sessions designed to spark collaboration between participants from across the globe. The IOAI Committee’s warm hospitality and meticulous organization ensured every team felt at home in Beijing, setting the tone for a memorable week.
The journey began on August 2 with a grand inauguration ceremony that blended culture and technology, followed by dynamic ice-breaking sessions designed to spark collaboration between participants from across the globe. The IOAI Committee’s warm hospitality and meticulous organization ensured every team felt at home in Beijing, setting the tone for a memorable week.
On August 5 and 6, the competition arena came alive with intellectual energy as contestants tackled some of the most challenging AI problems posed by world-class judges. Against a backdrop of extraordinary talent, the Bangladeshi team gave their absolute best, pushing their skills, creativity, and problem-solving abilities to the limit. Their success is a testament to months of preparation, teamwork, and unshakable resolve.
Beyond the competition, the Olympiad offered cultural immersion, with a highlight being the team’s visit to the legendary Great Wall of China. Standing atop one of the world’s most iconic landmarks, the students reflected on the magnitude of their journey, from their classrooms in Dhaka to representing their nation in a global AI showdown.
The results were revealed on August 8 in a vibrant closing ceremony and farewell program, where medals were awarded, friendships celebrated, and promises made to meet again. The event closed with the same warmth and energy with which it began, leaving every participant with memories to last a lifetime.
For Bangladesh, this achievement is more than a medal count. It is a bold statement that its youth have the talent, skill, and ambition to shape the future of technology. In the era of artificial intelligence, they are not just participants, but pioneers, ready to lead the nation into a new chapter of global innovation.
