Ahmad Tousif Jami

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

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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Team Bangladesh wins 15 awards at Int’l Robot Olympiad 2024

Team Bangladesh has won 15 awards including 3 gold medals at the 25th International Robot Olympiad (IRO). Held from 16-19 January 2024 in Athens, Greece, a total of 1,400 students from 26 countries participated this year, where Team Bangladesh won 3 gold medals, 6 silver medals, 4 bronze medals, and 2 technical medals.

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First-ever in-person keyboard customisation contest held in Bangladesh

‘Keeb Showdown’, an in-person keyboard customisation competition and the first of its kind in Bangladesh, was held on October 6 at the BCS Computer City. Local enthusiast groups called MechaBoards BD and PC Builder Bangladesh jointly organised this event as a part of the City IT Mega Fair 2023.

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Team from Bangladesh wins Gold Medal at intl. invention competition

Team Atlas, a robotics team from Bangladesh, has recently earned the Gold Medal in the IT & Robotics Segment at this year's World Invention Competition and Exhibition. The team won amongst 400 competing teams from 20 participating countries, including China, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Thailand.

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Our picks for high-end TVs to watch the Cricket World Cup

Whether you're cheering on your favourite team or simply enjoying the world-class cricket action, a high-end TV can make all the difference. If you are looking for a high-end TV to watch the much-hyped ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 tournament, here are some of the top premium options currently available in the local market.

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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.

October 18, 2022
October 18, 2022

How to keep your social media safe from hackers

Regardless of the platform, there are a few steps that may be taken to secure your social media in preventing the possibility of hackers from taking over.

October 10, 2022
October 10, 2022

Things to do in your SSC vacation

Enjoying and utilising the SSC vacation to your preference can be a great way to create better memories that you would love to look back on.

October 7, 2022
October 7, 2022

First year on the job: The dos and don’ts

Full-time jobs can be a challenging prospect, especially when you are in your first year of employment. While struggles are expected in this early stage, being careful about a few essential tips and tricks will help you navigate your new job much better. Here are some key do’s and don’ts to keep in mind when tackling your first year on the job.

September 18, 2022
September 18, 2022

Team from BUET reaches finals of European Rover Challenge 2022

Team Interplanetar, a Mars Rover team from BUET, has reached the finals at European Rover Challenge (ERC) 2022, the largest international space and robotics competition in Europe.

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