Daffodil International University (DIU) along with Daffodil International Professional Training Institute (DIPTI) are jointly going to organize AI Olympiad Bangladesh 2025 on April 12, 2025. This is a pioneering initiative of DIU and DIPTI aim to promote AI-driven innovation, research, and education in Bangladesh for first ever of its kind. Detailed information about the organization of the Olympiad and its special features was presented today 18 February 2025 (Tuesday) at the "Meet the Press" event organized at the 71 auditorium of Daffodil Plaza in Dhanmondi of the capital.

Professor Dr. Syed Akhtar Hossain, Dean, Faculty of Science and Information Technology of Daffodil International University highlighted various aspects of the Olympiad at the "Meet the Press" program. Dr. Mohammad Nuruzzaman, Chief Executive Officer of Daffodil Family was present as the chief guest at the `Meet the Pres’s program. Dr. Mohammed Nadir Bin Ali, Registrar of Daffodil International University presided over the `Meet the Press’. The `Meet the Press’ was also addressed by Professor Dr. Shaikh Md. Allayear, Proctor and Professor of Department of Multimedia and Creative Technology of Daffodil International University  Mr. Rathindra Nath Das, Executive Director of DIPTI and Convener AI Olympiad 2025.

It was informed in the press conference that Bangladesh is now on the threshold of the fourth industrial revolution, where artificial intelligence (AI) is playing an important role. In today's world, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries, economies, and societies at an unprecedented pace. Aiming to expose the young generation of Bangladesh to this technology and enhance their skills, develop future AI leaders, fill the gap in AI education, encourage new AI-based innovations and move Bangladesh forward in the global AI competition, Daffodil International University and Daffodil International Professional Training Institute is going to organize this Olympiad for the first time in the country.

The press conference also informed that this competition will be held in three categories:

1.      Primary Level: High school students eager to explore AI.

2.      Secondary Level: HSC and diploma students with foundational AI knowledge.

3.      Tertiary Level: University students, researchers, and professionals passionate about AI advancements.

Organizers also informed the AI ​​Olympiad will be a public competition, featuring project presentations showcasing AI-based solutions. There will be expert panel discussions featuring AI industry leaders and training workshops that will teach the latest AI technologies. Besides, there will be prizes and scholarships for the best AI innovators.
 
It was informed at the Meet the Press that the Registration process for the Olympiad will start from 20th February and will continue till 15th March. Assessment of the Olympiad will run from 16-25 March and the Grand Final of the AI ​​Olympiad will be held on 12 April 2025.