About BdAIO
Inspiring Bangladesh's next generation of AI talent
A national-level competition designed to inspire, educate, and engage young minds in Artificial Intelligence — and prepare them to represent Bangladesh on the world stage.
The Bangladesh Artificial Intelligence Olympiad (BdAIO) provides a platform for students across Bangladesh to explore AI, develop problem-solving skills, and prepare for participation in international AI Olympiads. Through BdAIO, talented students are identified and trained to represent Bangladesh on the global stage.
BdAIO is conducted in multiple phases, beginning with a preliminary selection round and culminating in the national round. At each stage, participants refine their analytical thinking, strengthen their conceptual knowledge, and gain practical exposure to AI-related problem solving. The top-performing students are selected for advanced training and international representation.
Eligibility
Up to Grade 12, or 4th semester of Polytechnic
Core skill
Python programming
Focus areas
Machine learning, neural networks, NLP, computer vision
Format
Multiple phases: preliminary → national round
Inside the competition
Participants demonstrate their programming proficiency in Python along with their understanding of core AI concepts such as machine learning, neural networks, natural language processing, and computer vision. The IAIO competition included both scientific (theoretical) and practical (coding and model development) rounds, with participants working on real AI problems such as feature engineering and model development.
Starting from 2025, BdAIO has also introduced an AI quiz competition to encourage broader participation and spark curiosity about Artificial Intelligence among students. This initiative helps students build foundational knowledge and prepares them for future participation in national and international AI competitions.
International Achievements
Bangladesh's results on the global AI Olympiad stage.
IAIO — Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2 Silver, 2 Bronze
- Silver: Misbah Uddin Inan (Notre Dame College) and Arefin Anwar (Saint Joseph College)
- Bronze: Abrar Shahid (Notre Dame College) and Rafid Ahmed (Academia, Lalmatia)
- Team lead: Dr. B. M. Mainul Hossain, Director at the Institute of Information Technology, University of Dhaka
IOAI — China
2 Bronze, 2 Honorable Mentions
- Demonstrated Bangladesh's growing strength in AI education and talent development.
APOAI
3 Gold Medals
- Team Bangladesh's strongest result yet at an international AI Olympiad.
As a regular annual event, BdAIO continues to nurture a new generation of AI enthusiasts, researchers, and innovators who will contribute to Bangladesh's technological progress and global presence in Artificial Intelligence.
How to Participate