In recent years, Olympiad competitions are becoming increasingly popular in Bangladesh to promote education and encourage students to explore their interests in various subjects. These competitions not only allow students to showcase their knowledge and skills but also help foster a spirit of healthy competition and encourage academic excellence. Let’s explore some of the most popular Olympiad competitions in Bangladesh and how they are helping to shape the future of education in the country. What is an Olympiad? The term "Olympiad" typically refers to an international competition or contest in a particular academic or intellectual field. These competitions often bring together high-performing students from around the world to showcase their skills and knowledge in subjects like mathematics, science, and language arts. Olympiads can be organized by governments, universities, or other educational institutions, and may include multiple rounds of competition, written exams, and other evaluation methods. Winning an Olympiad is often seen as an achievement and can open up opportunities for further education or career advancement. In Bangladesh, various Olympiads are held each year, covering topics such as mathematics, science, biology, information technology, etc. Read More: Initiating students to the ‘Smart Bangladesh’ vision: Nat’l STEAM Olympiad to start on March 15 8 Popular Olympiads in Bangladesh Bangladesh Mathematical Olympiad The Bangladesh Mathematical Olympiad Committee (BdMOC) was established in April 2001, and it organizes annual countrywide mathematics festivals that run for several months. The festivals are open to students in schools and colleges up to class XII and usually occur between December and February.  BdMOC has worked tirelessly with Prothom Alo newspaper and Dutch Bangla Bank Limited (DBBL) to achieve its primary goal, which is to send a team to the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) with a gold medal. Bangladeshi students have been participating in the IMO since 2005.  This year's mathematical Olympiad will be held through a combination of offline and online events, and registration is mandatory, even for students who have participated in previous years. Registration is online, and details can be found at the official website of BdMOC. The first round is a selection Olympiad, which will be conducted online.  Students who pass this round will be selected for the regional Olympiad which will be held offline in 30 different venues. Winners of the regional Olympiads will be invited to attend the National Olympiad. Several initiatives have been taken to improve the quality of the academic team, logistics, and infrastructure to achieve this goal. Registration is free and open to all students. Read More: Chess Olympiad: Bangladesh beat stronger Czech Republic in 3rd round Bangladesh Physics Olympiad The Bangladesh Physics Olympiad (BDPHO) is a prestigious annual competition that aims to identify and nurture talented students with a passion for physics. The competition is organized by the Bangladesh Physics Olympiad Committee, which was established in 2011. The committee comprises a group of physics enthusiasts, educators, and experts who aim to promote physics education in Bangladesh and prepare students for international physics competitions.

US Deputy Chief of Mission JoAnne Wagner has joined local STEM educators and students to inaugurate the 2021 “STEM Olympiad for Girls” competition and a discussion programme to encourage young women and girls to pursue education and careers in science, technology, engineer, and mathematics (STEM) fields.   During the two-day virtual event, funded by the Embassy’s Public Affairs Section and in partnership with RoboLab, more than 200 middle school, high school, and undergraduate students from all eight divisions completed STEM challenges and quizzes, participated in mentor discussions with female Bangladeshi scientists and engineers, and celebrated their achievements in an awards ceremony held recently. Read STEM education for girls: New project launched in Bangladesh

A Science Olympiad titled ‘Precise Energy’ organised by the Russian State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom will begin from February 22, for the universities of Rajshahi Division.

State Minister for Information and Communication Technology Zunaid Ahmed Palak on Thursday said the government will install robotic labs in all high-schools of the country to enrich the students with knowledge of information technology.