National Round of the 15th Bangladesh Physics Olympiad 2025 held at AIUB

On Friday, February 28, 2025, the National Round of the 15^th Bangladesh Physics Olympiad 2025 took place at the American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB). Following a regional round that attracted approximately 10,000 students from across the country, a total of 1,400 students were selected to compete in the National Round. The inauguration ceremony commenced with the hoisting of the national flag, with Prof. Dr. A.F.M. Yusuf Haider (Renowned Physicist & Chairman, Mathematics & Natural Sciences, Professor & Acting Dean, School of Pharmacy, BRAC University, and Former Pro-Vice Chancellor, University of Dhaka), serving as the Chief Guest. Other distinguished special guests included: Mr. Shahin Reza (Country Director- Bangladesh & Nepal, Oxford AQA), Ms. Jannatul Ferdous Sigma (Regional Development Manager, Pearson Bangladesh), Mr. Munir Hasan (Chief Coordinator, Digital Transformation & Youth Program, Prothom Alo), Mr. Fayez Ahmed Jahangir Masud (General Secretary, Bangladesh Physics Olympiad) and Prof. Dr. Md. Abdur Rahman (Pro-Vice Chancellor, AIUB) who served as a Chairperson of the Opening Ceremony on behalf of Ms. Nadia Anwar (Founder Member and Chairman, Board of Trustees, AIUB).  Earlier in the day, students and their guardians gathered at the AIUB campus at 7:30 AM to receive their kits and refreshments. The Olympiad commenced promptly at 9:00 AM and concluded at 11:00 AM. Following the exam and opening ceremony, lunch was served to students at the AIUB canteen. At 2:00 PM, an engaging Q&A session took place at the AIUB amphitheater, providing students with the opportunity to interact with esteemed figures such as Prof. Dr. M. Arshad Momen (Department of Physical Sciences, Independent University, Bangladesh-IUB), and Coach of the National Team for the Bangladesh Physics Olympiad.) and Prof. Dr. Saleh Hasan Naqib (Vice Chancellor, University of Rajshahi). This was followed by a mesmerizing magic show and a captivating cultural performance from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM, which entertained and engaged the participants. At 4:00 PM, the much-anticipated Prize Distribution and Closing Ceremony commenced. Prof. Dr. M. Aminul Islam (Renowned Physicist & Special Assistant to the Chief Advisor, Interim Government of Bangladesh), graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, delivering an inspiring speech to the participants. Other notable guests who addressed the gathering included: Prof. Dr. Md. Abdur Rahman, Prof. Dr. Saleh Hasan Naqib, Mr. Anisul Hoque (Editor of Kishor Alo & Associate Editor, Prothom Alo),  Prof. Dr. Mahbubul Alam Majumder (Renowned Physicist and Mathematician, School of Data and Sciences, BRAC University), Prof. Dr. M. Arshad Momen, Mr. Fayez Ahmed Jahangir Masud and Prof. Dr. Saiful Islam (Vice Chancellor, AIUB) was the chairperson of the prize distribution and closing ceremony. A total of 188 students were declared winners in the national round, each receiving prizes such as medals, and certificates. Additionally, the top 3 winners from each category received trophies and books. Among the winners, five outstanding individuals will have the honor of representing Bangladesh in the 55^th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) in France. The 15^th Bangladesh Physics Olympiad 2025 was jointly organized by the Bangladesh Physics Olympiad Committee and the American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB).