Dhaka, Sept 9 (V7N) – Six Bangladeshi students who won bronze medals at the 36th International Biology Olympiad 2025 and the 66th International Math Olympiad 2025 met with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the state guesthouse Jamuna on Monday afternoon.

The students include Ariz Anas of South Point School and College, Ha-Mim Rahman of Notre Dame College, Farabid bin Faisal of Mastermind English Medium School, Jitendra Barua of Chattogram Baklia Government College, Zawad Hamim Chowdhury of Ideal School and College, and Tahsin Khan of Mymensingh District School.

Education Adviser C.R. Abrar, Primary and Mass Education Adviser Bidhan Ranjan Roy Poddar, Bangladesh Math Olympiad Committee President Professor Mohammad Kaykobad, General Secretary A.A. Munir Hasan, Bangladesh Biology Olympiad Committee President Professor Dr. Rakhhori Sarkar, and General Secretary Professor Dr. Muhammad Tariq Arafat also attended the meeting.

During the meeting, the Chief Adviser listened to the students’ experiences and inquired about challenges they faced. He expressed delight in their achievements, saying, “I am very pleased to hear your stories. Your dedication and enthusiasm are inspiring.”

The advisers highlighted the rigorous selection and preparation process for the Olympiads. Professor Kaykobad explained that about 70,000 students participated in the first round nationwide, with 25,000 advancing through subsequent stages, including problem-solving camps in Dhaka, leading to the selection of six students for the international Math Olympiad. Dr. Sarkar described a similar multi-stage process for the Biology Olympiad, starting with 10,000 students and culminating in a final team competing among 80 countries.

Both committees emphasized that the selection, preparation, and all associated costs were largely managed voluntarily, with some financial support from a private bank. The Chief Adviser acknowledged the students’ initiative and promised to explore government support to further encourage and showcase talented students globally.

Since participants in international Olympiads are under 20 and not yet enrolled in universities, these competitions provide early exposure to global academic standards and opportunities for scholarships at top institutions.

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