Bangladesh ICT and Innovation Network (BIIN) Recognizes the Nation’s Top Innovators

Under the theme “Recognition for Innovation, Inspiration for Transformation,” the prestigious Bangladesh ICT and Innovation Awards 2025 was held on October 18 (Saturday) at the auditorium of Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB). The event honored the country’s most promising innovators with crests, certificates and prize tokens. The Chief Guest, Dr. Anisuzzaman Chowdhury, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser of the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, handed over the awards to the champions in the evening ceremony. Special Guests included Mr. Shish Haider Chowdhury, NDC, Secretary, ICT Division, and Major General Md Emdad ul Bari, OSP, NDC, psc, te (retd), Chairman, Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC).
In his address, Chief Guest Dr. Anisuzzaman Chowdhury said, “One of our major weaknesses is the lack of self-confidence. We often underestimate ourselves and become overly dependent on Western culture. Yet, our young generation holds immense potential — their innovative power can make Bangladesh shine brighter on the global technology map.” Special Guest Mr. Shish Haider Chowdhury remarked, “Through programs like this, we want to identify innovative projects in which the ICT Division would be interested to invest. The Division already has several ongoing projects, and we are seeking technology-driven initiatives that can create real benefits for the people of Bangladesh.” Another Special Guest, Major General Md. Emdad Ul Bari (Retd.), said, “The true purpose of innovation is to identify people’s daily challenges and develop technology-driven solutions. At the same time, technology should be used in such a way that even people from remote areas can participate in such award programs from their homes — building an inclusive digital ecosystem across the nation.”
Syed Almas Kabir, Chairman of the Bangladesh ICT and Innovation Network (BIIN), said, “Through the Bangladesh ICT and Innovation Awards, we aim to create a national platform where innovators can present their ideas and gain recognition. This initiative will accelerate technology-based entrepreneurship and open new avenues for investment and collaboration.” Moon M. Rajib, General Secretary of BIIN, added, “Bangladesh ICT and Innovation Network (BIIN) is developing a collaborative ecosystem that brings together mid-level professionals, students, young innovators, and journalists. Our goal is to establish innovation as a driving force for national development.”
This year, a total of 255 projects were submitted from across the country, of which 90+ projects were shortlisted in the preliminary round. After two rigorous evaluation sessions held on October 9 at the American International University–Bangladesh (AIUB) and October 11 at the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB), 32 ideas were selected for final recognition. Winners were awarded under three categories — Champion, Winner, and Merit — recognizing outstanding contributions from students, organizations, and individual innovators.
In the Champion category, four student teams received top honors: RadSafe from the Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST) under the Industrial category, Brittoo.xyz from Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology (RUET) under Business Services, C.A.R.E Wheelchair from Adamjee Cantonment College under Inclusion and Community Services, and Safe Step from Rajuk Uttara Model College under the Consumer category. Among organizations, the champions were Bored Tunnelers for developing the 1st Advance MTBM of Bangladesh (Industrial), Synesis IT PLC for the e-Return System (Public Sector and Government), Riseup Labs for Commplify (Business Services), and RoboLife Technologies for the RoboLife Bionic Arm (Inclusion and Community Services). In the individual or group category, ImpactFuse Coalition was named Champion for their project Shebar Janala under the Public Sector and Government category.
In the Winner category, student teams recognized included BRACU Mongol-Tori from BRAC University, DrainSense from Dhaka Government Polytechnic Institute, Hybrid Fraud Shield from the American International University–Bangladesh (AIUB), Ojogor from Daffodil International University (DIU), and Sohopathi AI from ZNRF University of Management Sciences (ZUMS). Among organizations, the winners were SoftBD Limited for DLRMS Software, INovex Idea Solution Limited for MobiManager, and iXora Solution Ltd for Nyajjomullo (Fair Price). In the individual or group section, the winners were Project Pani and QRARG Eye Motion Tracker.
In the Merit category, student projects recognized were DOKAAN from the University of Information Technology and Sciences, SolarShield from ZNRF University of Management Sciences, GluSonic from the University of Dhaka, BlinkTalk from ZNRF University of Management Sciences, BartaProhori from the American International University–Bangladesh (AIUB), and StylOn from Daffodil International University. In the organization category, the merit awards went to JaduPC for XenOS Automotive OS, Synesis IT PLC for the National Job Portal, and INovex Idea Solution Limited for PayProtect – Smart Device Financing & Security Platform. In the individual or group category, recognitions went to AMMAU for Elderly Diabetic Patients, Anchor Eye – IoT & AI-Based Pisciculture Growth Monitoring Robot developed by MIST, E-Vo – A Secure Digital Voting Application for Bangladesh by Aminul Islam, and Robot-Assisted Knee Joint Rehabilitation System by an independent research group.
The award ceremony was organized by the Bangladesh ICT and Innovation Network (BIIN), with NCC Bank PLC as the Title Sponsor. Mutual Trust Bank PLC and American International University–Bangladesh (AIUB) were Gold Sponsors, while The City Bank PLC served as the Silver Sponsor. The Knowledge Partners were AIUB, Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), and University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB). Super Star Group, Red Data (Pvt.) Ltd., and ShareTrip were the Gift Partners. Smart-Trend Digital acted as the Digital Campaign Partner, and JCI Bangladesh served as the Strategic Partner.