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IRO Bangladesh Open 2025 Activation Held at Bogura Zilla School with 250+ Student

At the invitation of the Bogura Zilla School Science Club, the Bangladesh Robot Olympiad (BdRO) and Bangladesh Open Source Network (BdOSN) jointly organized a special robotics activation event, bringing the excitement of robotics to over 250 enthusiastic school students from various institutions across Bogura.

IRO Bangladesh Open 2025: Interactive AI Robotics Workshop with Huskylens Held in Dhanmondi

The Bangladesh Open Source Network (BdOSN) and Bangladesh Robot Olympiad (BdRO) came together to host an exciting, hands-on robotics workshop all about the Huskylens AI Camera.

Over 200 Students Join Robotics Activation at BAUST Saidpur

Despite continuous rain, more than 200 school students turned out to participate in a robotics awareness event at the Bangladesh Army University of Science and Technology (BAUST), Saidpur, Nilphamari, in an inspiring show of enthusiasm. The program was a part of the Bangladesh Open Source Network's (BdOSN) week-long nationwide activation campaign to encourage young students to take an interest in robotics.

IRO Bangladesh Open 2025 Hands-On Workshop on Mini Rover Building Held in Dhanmondi

Bangladesh Open Source Network (BdOSN) and Bangladesh Robot Olympiad (BdRO) jointly organized a day-long hands-on robotics workshop focused on building Mini Rovers.
The workshop was designed to prepare for the upcoming IRO Bangladesh Open 2025, a national robotics competition inviting students from Class 1 to Class 12 to develop robots under this year’s main theme: Space Robot.

Robotics on the Road: WRO 2025 Activations in Chattogram Division

The journey of robotics has taken an exciting turn this year as a dedicated team from Bangladesh Open Source Network (BdOSN) set off on a cross-country tour to promote and activate the World Robot Olympiad (WRO) Bangladesh 2025. In an effort to promote robotics education and inspire young people to compete in one of the most prominent international robotics contests, the team set out on a tour of Bangladesh's southeast on May 26. 

Advancing South Asia’s Drone Ecosystem for Social Good

The drone technology ecosystem in South Asia has grown rapidly in recent years, with applications expanding across key sectors such as disaster response, healthcare delivery, agriculture, and environmental monitoring. While the progress is promising, challenges persist—especially in strengthening local expertise, refining regulatory frameworks, and developing cohesive policies. A more strategic and collaborative approach is critical to ensure the sustainability and impact of this growth. 

WRO Bangladesh Aims for Nationwide Expansion as International Final Approaches

Bangladesh Open Source Network (BdOSN), the official national organizer of the World Robot Olympiad Bangladesh (WROBd), is stepping up its efforts to expand and elevate robotics education across the country. Since securing official membership in 2020 and successfully organizing the national WRO competition for the first time in 2021, BdOSN has remained committed to developing a strong robotics culture among Bangladeshi youth. 

WRO Bangladesh Mentorship Program Kicks Off with Astute Training by Jonas Zagatta

The WRO Bangladesh Mentorship Program officially commenced on April 19, 2025, with a comprehensive training session conducted by Jonas Zagatta, Project Manager of the World Robot Olympiad (WRO), held at the Creative IT Institute in Dhaka. The event marked the formal launch of a nationwide initiative aimed at equipping mentors with essential tools to guide and inspire the next generation of robotics talent in Bangladesh. 

IRO Bangladesh Open 2025 Activation held at Narayanganj Ideal School’s Science Fair 2025

Narayanganj Ideal School turned into a hub of curiosity and innovation during its Intra-School Science Fair 2025, where a special Robotics Activation Program was organized by Bangladesh Robot Olympiad (BdRO) and Bangladesh Open Source Network (BdOSN). 

Preparatory Camp for IOAI 2025 Delegates at University of Dhaka

With just weeks to go before the prestigious International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI) kicks off in Beijing, China, a two-day intensive training camp began yesterday at the Institute of Information Technology (IIT), University of Dhaka. Set to run from August 2 to 9, IOAI 2025 will bring together some of the brightest young AI talents from across the world and among them will be a select group of students proudly representing Bangladesh.