🇧🇩 ✈️ 🇭🇰 From Bangladesh to Hong Kong — My First International Journey!
Applying for a visa for the very first time, making my endorsement, and traveling outside my country was already a huge step for me. What made it even more special was that I had to represent my team BIKchain alone, as my teammates unfortunately couldn't make it to Hong Kong.
The Achievement
- Competition: International Blockchain Olympiad (IBCOL) 2025
- Award: 🥈 Silver Medal in Blockchain Category
- Location: Hong Kong 🇭🇰
- Team: BIKchain
- Institution: Islamic University of Technology (IUT)
- Country: Bangladesh 🇧🇩
The Journey
I competed solo in the first round and was selected among the Top 10 finalists at IBCOL 2025. In the Grand Finale, I had to present our project "Full Stop" — including the full slide deck and live demo — all by myself. Despite facing some technical difficulties during the presentation, I gave it my all.
To my surprise and gratitude, Team BIKchain was awarded the 🥈 Silver Medal in the Blockchain Category!
Key Takeaway
Honestly, I went just for the experience, not expecting to win anything. But this journey has been a powerful reminder that stepping out of your comfort zone can lead to the most unexpected achievements.
Team Recognition
I'm truly thankful to my amazing teammates — Swarup Siddharth Mondol, Maria Tabassum, and Arfat Jami — for their hard work, ideas, and support throughout this journey. 🙏
Proud to represent Bangladesh on an international stage. 🌍💫
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