Six students won medal in the International Mathematics and Biology Olympiads paid a courtesy call on chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House in the city on Monday.
Of them, Ariz Anas of South Point School and College, Ha-Mim Rahman of Notre Dame College and Farabid Bin Faisal of Mastermind English
Medium School own bronze medals at the 36th International Biology Olympiad 2025.聽
Jitendra Barua of Chittagong Baklia Government College, Jawad Hameem Chowdhury of Ideal School and College and Tahsin Khan of Mymensingh Zilla School own bronze medals at the 66th International Mathematics Olympiad 2025.
Education adviser Professor CR Abrar, primary and mass eEducation adviser Professor Bidhan Ranjan Roy Podder, Bangladesh Mathematics Olympiad Committee president and BRAC University distinguished professor Mohammad Kaikobad, Bangladesh Mathematics Olympiad Committee general secretary AA Munir Hasan, and Bangladesh Biology Olympiad Committee president and Dhaka University supernumerary professor Rakha Hari Sarker and General Secretary and BUET professor Muhammad Tarik Arafat were present.
During the meeting, Muhammad Yunus listened to the students to know about the experience in the completion and wanted to know about the problems they faced.
I am very happy to hear from you. You have come to this stage in your own interest. We are also inspired by your enthusiasm and interest, 聽he said.
Students under 20 years are qualified to contest in the international Olympiads.
During the meeting, education adviser CR Abrar informed that a Bangladeshi student won gold medal in a Mathematics Olympiad competing with students from 111 countries.
鈥業t is a matter of pride for us. Many have won bronze in international competitions in mathematics, biology and other subjects,鈥櫬爃e said.
Students, who participate in these Olympiads, are connected to a large network, which motivated them to pursue education in top universities across the world with scholarships, the education adviser said, adding, 鈥業f we can nurture and encourage them more, they will do much better.鈥櫬�
Bidhan Ranjan Roy Podder said that students from various remote areas come to Dhaka to take part in the competitions and prepare themselves for international competitions.聽
There are many children who are talented, but their financial situation is not good, he said, adding,聽many times many selected students cannot come to Dhaka due to financial constraints, he said.
University students work as volunteers in these Olympiads. They examine the answer sheets, prepare question papers, and act as organizers, 聽Professor Bidhan said.
