9th Bangladesh Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (BDOAA) 2026
Schedule
Fri, 14 Nov, 2025 at 10:00 pm
UTC+06:00Location
Multiple Regions in Bangladesh | Dhaka, DA
This national chapter of the prestigious scientific olympiad, International Olympiad for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA), is organized by Bangladesh Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (BDOAA). It is a non-profit organization that not only hosts the regional and national segments but organizes workshops and events for the popularization of Astronomy and Astrophysics, gives career guidance to aspiring astronomers, and has been sending students to IOAA every year since 2018.
The event will have two exciting segments- The Astronomy and Astrophysics Olympiad and The Astro Poster Making Competition.
✨Astronomy and Astrophysics Olympiad :
This Olympiad is one of the most anticipated olympiads of our country, where you are tested on your knowledge about the vast universe. The olympiad will be according to international standards and will assess your problem-solving skills to uncover the secrets and mysteries of the cosmos.
The students will first participate in the regional rounds, from where the top performers will advance to the nationals round in Dhaka.
🔷The regional rounds will be hosted in the following areas (Approximately in Mid November 2025, The event venues will be announced soon):
Dhaka
Sylhet
Chattagram
Rajshahi
Bogura
Dinajpur
Khulna
Online E-Regional
*The E-Regional, held completely online, will be your chance to participate if you are from regions not mentioned or simply are unable to participate offline.
🔷Categories
Junior Category: Class 6- Class 9
Senior Category: Class 10-Class 12
*Open Category : HSC 25, HSC 24, HSC 23 and HSC 22 (or equivalent)
*Please note that participants from open category will give regionals online and only be able to participate till the National Rounds.
🔷Registration Form Link : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScszVJH7xvQuipB9uokzm3B2-46wXTxlgcC_dQS_QFlIADHRQ/viewform
🔷Registration Fee
◾Junior & Senior Category:
Online E-regional: BDT 350
Offline Regional: BdDT 300
Online+Offline Regional: BDTt 650
▪️Open Category:
Online E-regional: BDT 400
🔷Registration Deadline (Olympiad): 31 October 2025
🌟Astro Poster-Making Competition
The Astro Poster-Making Competition is your chance to bring a scientific story through visuals- either on your own or with your team of 3 members. Participants will submit their posters online during the Preliminary Round from where top posters will be selected to be displayed in the national round. The best teams will be chosen during the Nationals and get the recognition as 'National Winners'.
🔶Topics include:
1. Space exploration
2. Earth & solar system
3. Black holes and their mysteries
4. Role of AI in astronomy
5. Formation and Evolution of Galaxies
6. Any other topics related to astronomy and astrophysics
🔶Event Details: https://bdoaa.org/postercompetition/
🔶Registration Form Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeg1L5rI8e9HHkDzyk7eWkQWl0l1EdjvDvAy7_cwr98aVCj4w/viewform?usp=send_form
🔶Registration Fee : BDT 600 per team (in case of individual participation as well)
🔶Registration Deadline (Poster Competition): 22 November, 2025
🔶Important Dates (Poster Competition):
📝 Registration Deadline: November 22, 2025
📤 Submission Portal Opens: November 30, 2025
📥 Preliminary Round Submission Deadline (Online): November 30, 2025
🏅 Results of Preliminary Round: December 1st Week, 2025
🎨 National Round (Offline): Mid December, 2025 (Tentative)
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Where is it happening?
Multiple Regions in Bangladesh, Dhaka, BangladeshEvent Location & Nearby Stays:




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