Astro Olympiad 2025

20th Bangladesh Astro-Olympiad 2025


20th Bangladesh Astro-Olympiad 2025 (BAO 2025) is an early stage talent hunt program for the school & college students in Bangladesh. It’s an annual program for junior (class 8-10) and senior (class 11-12) students in Bangladesh providing an opportunity to test their skills.

The program has three stages namely first round (Regional Round), second round (National Round) and third round (closed camp) respectively which will be held between June -July of each year.

Each year this competition creates a national merit list for the regional and International Astronomy Olympiads. Between September-December, selected students will get an opportunity to participate at International Astronomy Olympiad (IAO) and Asian-Pacific Astronomy Olympiad (APAO).


First Round Examination will be held during 27 June to 31 July, 2025

  • Registration fee: BDT 300/- (Three hundred taka only)
  • Students must submit their application to one of them and appear for the first stage exam at their respective District
  • Registration fee should be sent to - bKash Number - 01915-653607

Who can apply for BAO 2025?

  • Students who are currently studying at class 6-10 or equivalent and less than 15 years by January 1, 2026 (year 2010-2011) eligible for the Junior Group
  • Students who are currently studying at High School or equivalent and between of age less than 18 years by January 1, 2026 (2007-2009) eligible for the Senior Group

How to prepare for BAO 2025?

  • Students first need to identify eligibility for either junior or senior Group.
  • There will be three rounds in the 20th Bangladesh Astro-Olympiad 2025 (BAO 2025): First Round (Regional Round), Second Round (National Round) and Third Round (Closed Camp)
  • Students must be a part of 20th Bangladesh Astro-Olympiad 2025 (BAO 2025) to be eligible for the further round or any other opportunities in 2025.
  • Students who show good performance at Regional Round will be selected for the second round.
  • Students selected for the second round (National Round) will go through several hands-on tasks and only good performing students will be selected for the third round (closed camp).
  • Students will have classes on theoretical astrophysics, observational astronomy, and data analysis. A merit list is created based on the performance of the students in the final exam as well as overall performance during the closed camp.
  • The highest scorer in both junior and senior categories will be announced as the absolute winners of the BAO2025 and will receive trophy, certificates and medals.
  • All the participants from the closed camp will be provided certificates as per their merit and opportunity to participate at IAO & APAO, etc as per their merits.
  • Information of the opportunity to participate in the international and regional Olympiads will be circular to the closed camp participants at first.

Prizes: Junior Group and Senior Group

  • First place winner will receive a cash prize of Tk. 15,000/- each.
  • Second place winner will receive a cash prize of Tk. 10,000/- each
  • Third, fourth and fifth place winners will receive a cash prize of Tk. 5,000/- each
  • Sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth place winners will receive a cash prize of Tk. 1,000/- each.

What after BAO2025?

  • Students will get exposure as per their merits. Featured in media and provide an opportunity for their strong community engagement through our outreach programs.
  • Students will get an opportunity to attend International Astronomy Olympiads as per their merits.
  • Students will be facilitated for the Russian scholarship opportunities for their higher studies in Russia based on their merits.
Date Division
11 July 2025, Friday Chittagong
12 July 2025, Saturday Sylhet
13 July 2025, Sunday Mymensingh
14 July 2025, Monday Rangpur
15 July 2025, Tuesday Sirajganj
16 July 2025, Wednesday Rajshahi
17 July 2025, Thursday Khulna
18 July 2025, Friday Barisal
19 July 2025, Saturday Munshiganj
20 July 2025, Sunday Dhaka
Final
28 July 2025, Saturday Dhaka
Camp
29-30 July 2025 Dhaka

Fill the form to complete your registration within June 30, 2025

Junior (Age 14-15)      Senior (Age 16-18)

Latest Updates:


  • Bangladesh received Bronze Medal at the 23th International Astronomy Olympiad 2018 held in Sri Lanka, 2018.
  • Bangladesh won the silver medal at the 3rd Open World Astronomy Olympiad 2024 held in Russia.
  • Bangladesh won the silver medal at the 28th International Astronomy Olympiad 2024 held in Bangladesh.

Bangladesh participated at the International Astronomy Olympiad (IAO):

  • Romania 2019
  • Sri Lanka 2018
  • China 2017
  • Lithuania 2015
  • Mumbai 2006

Bangladesh participated at the International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA):

  • India 2016
  • Indonesia 2015
  • Romania 2014
  • Greece 2013
  • Brazil 2012
  • Poland 2011
  • China 2010
  • Iran 2009
  • Thailand 2007

Bangladesh participated at the Asian-Pacific Astronomy Olympiad (APAO):

  • South Korea 2016
  • Bangladesh 2015
  • Bangladesh 2012
  • Indonesia 2010
  • South Korea 2009

For any queries, please feel free to contact us: [email protected]
Robin Fakir: 01915653607




Download sample questions:
Download Astro Olympiad Question 2008
Download Astro Olympiad Question 2009
Download Astro Olympiad Question 2015 (divisional round)
Download Astro Olympiad Question 2015 (final round)