18/10/2026
BUBT Math Jamboree 2026 | Undergraduate Math Olympiad & Seminar on “Future Pathways of Applied Mathematics”
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274 participants. 90 minutes. 40 mathematical challenges. One shared passion for mathematics. On Saturday, 17 October 2026, the Department of Mathematics & Statistics, Bangladesh University of Business and Technology (BUBT), successfully organised BUBT Math Jamboree 2026 at the BUBT Campus, Mirpur-2, Dhaka. The event brought together 274 undergraduate students from 41 universities and colleges across Bangladesh, including BUET, KUET, CUET, SUST, IUT, the University of Dhaka, East West University, Jagannath University, and many others.
Prof. Dr. A B M Shawkat Ali, Honourable Vice-Chancellor of BUBT, graced the occasion as Chief Guest, while Prof. Dr. Md. Abdul Hakim Khan, Dean, Faculty of Science, BUET, delivered the keynote speech.
Prof. Dr. Engr. Syed Abdul Mofiz, Acting Dean, Faculty of Science & Engineering and Chairman, Department of Civil Engineering, BUBT, and Dr. K. M. Ariful Kabir, Associate Professor, Department of Mathematics, BUET, and Member Secretary of the 16th National Undergraduate Mathematics Olympiad 2025, attended as Special Guests. Prof. Dr. Mohammed Forhad Uddin, Head, Department of Mathematics, BUET, also graced the occasion. The keynote session was chaired by Dr. Md. Abdul Hye, Chairman, Department of Mathematics & Statistics, BUBT, and Convener of the Jamboree.
🏆 The Math Olympiad
Following the grand opening at 9:00 AM, participants competed across eight examination halls from 10:00 to 11:30 AM, solving 40 challenging problems in Calculus, Linear Algebra, Coordinate Geometry, Vector Analysis, Probability, Number Theory, and Analytical Reasoning.
🎤 Seminar: Future Pathways of Applied Mathematics
The seminar began with an inspiring video message from Chamok Hasan. In his keynote address, Prof. Dr. Md. Abdul Hakim Khan highlighted the vital role of mathematics in engineering, medicine, weather forecasting, finance, data science, and emerging technologies.
Dr. Md. Abdul Hye, Session Chair and Convener, emphasised the growing importance of mathematics in artificial intelligence, scientific research, and diverse career pathways. He also introduced BUBT's M.Sc. in Applied Mathematics programme, encouraging students to pursue advanced mathematical studies.
In the afternoon session, Prof. Dr. Engr. Syed Abdul Mofiz appreciated the participants' enthusiasm and passion for mathematics, while Dr. K. M. Ariful Kabir highlighted the essential role of mathematics in engineering disciplines, including CSE, EEE, and Civil Engineering.
🥇 Olympiad Results
🏆 Champion: Md. Istiyak Rahman, BUET — Tk. 15,000
🥈 1st Runner-up: Md. Tanvin Ahammed, BUBT — Tk. 10,000
🥉 2nd Runner-up: Md. Sh*thil Islam, IUT — Tk. 5,000
🏅 Crest Recipients (4th–10th Positions)
• 4th: Sk. Nazmus Salehin Nirob, KUET
• 5th: Md. Aminul Islam, Islamic University, Bangladesh
• 6th: Samya Bachhar, KUET
• 7th: Dewan Adil Ahmod, East West University
• 8th: Md. Abdur Rahman, Jagannath University
• 9th: Tasmia Jahan, Gono Bishwabidyalay
• 10th: Md. Musfik Ahammed, SUST
Congratulations to all the winners and participants! Every participant received a certificate and a Jamboree T-shirt, making the event a memorable celebration of mathematical talent, creativity, and intellectual excellence.
Appreciation
BUBT and the Department of Mathematics & Statistics extend sincere gratitude to the Honourable Vice-Chancellor and the university administration, our keynote speaker and distinguished guests, the participating institutions and their students, the question-setters and invigilators, our sponsors Aalok Healthcare & Hospital, Breeding Ground, Heron Water Purifier and Imperial City Center, and the faculty members, staff and student volunteers who made the day possible.
The first BUBT Math Jamboree has set a benchmark. See you at BUBT Math Jamboree 2027.