Metropolitan University Showcases Innovation at Bangladesh’s Largest AI Build-a-thon
Metropolitan University Showcases Innovation at Bangladesh’s Largest AI Build-a-thon
Metropolitan University’s Strong Presence at the MillionX AI Build-a-thon
The MillionX Bangladesh AI Build-a-thon and the Artificial Intelligence Genesis Conference, held in Dhaka on 16 and 17 January 2026, were successfully concluded. These two events opened a new horizon in Bangladesh’s artificial intelligence (AI) sector. At both the national and international levels, Metropolitan University, a private higher education institution from the peripheral region of Sylhet, demonstrated its strong presence and capability.
Out of 384 teams from across the country, two teams from Metropolitan University secured places in the national Top 62, showcasing exceptional innovation, research capability, and real-world AI problem-solving skills.
The National Artificial Intelligence Build-a-thon 2026, considered a new milestone in Bangladesh’s AI landscape, was held in the capital city of Dhaka on 16 January 2026. It was the largest national AI build-a-thon ever organized in the country. On the following day, 17 January, the Artificial Intelligence Genesis Conference took place—an event of unprecedented international scale in Bangladesh—bringing together renowned technology experts, representatives of leading tech companies, and professors from world-class universities from both home and abroad.
At this conference, Metropolitan University, Bangladesh was represented by a group of young students from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. Their participation on an international platform has been regarded as a matter of great pride and honor for the university.
For the national AI build-a-thon, a total of 384 teams from various universities and educational institutions across the country registered to participate. After multiple stages of preliminary screening and rigorous evaluation, 62 teams were finally selected across five categories. The selection was based on research capability, innovative thinking, technical expertise, and real-world applicability.
Among these Top 62 teams, two teams from Metropolitan University earned their places. Both teams successfully developed AI-based solutions prior to the competition and enhanced the university’s reputation through their participation in the national round.
The primary objective of the event was to transform the growing enthusiasm of the younger generation for artificial intelligence into productive, innovative, and practical solutions to real-world problems. Participating teams showcased effective applications of AI across sectors such as education, healthcare, environment, industry, and social development.
The entire program was organized by MillionX, with support from AWS (Amazon Web Services). Notably, AWS is a cloud-based service provider of the globally renowned technology company Amazon, playing a vital role in technological advancement worldwide.
The “Bornokontho” team was led by Pritom Paul, who served as the Lead Researcher, XR Developer, and System Architect. Under his leadership, a multidisciplinary and international team was formed. Team member Shivani Gokul Badgujar, a student of MIT Institute of Design, India, made significant contributions to XR concept development and AI implementation. Additionally, Sahil Uddin Ishmam contributed to software development, Ratul Saha Roy to full-stack development and visual presentation, and Banidipa Chakraborty enriched the team through content creation and creative design.
The other team, “Neural Nodes,” was led by Jubayer Rahman Chowdhury, a Data Researcher and ML Strategist. Among the team members, Aitijya Sarker played a key role as System Architect and Development Lead, while Anidro Paul contributed as Content Organizer and AI Analyst.
The honorable faculty members of Metropolitan University congratulated both teams for their participation and success in this national competition. In particular, the Metropolitan University Geography and Astronomical Society (MUGAS) extended heartfelt wishes and full support to the teams.
Mr. Tanvir M. O. Rahman Chowdhury, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Metropolitan University, stated:
“Today, the students of Metropolitan University are proving—through coding, critical thinking, and solution-building—that they are the architects of the coming decade of artificial intelligence.”
According to university officials, this achievement will further encourage students to engage in research and technology-driven innovation in the future. The MillionX Bangladesh AI Build-a-thon and the AI Genesis Conference have demonstrated that Bangladesh’s young generation is not merely a consumer of technology, but is fully capable of leading the construction of the AI-driven future.