Team Poridhi becomes victorious in Vivasoft AI Hackathon 2025

The Vivasoft AI Hackathon 2025, held on 25-26 January at Vivasoft Limited's headquarters in Banani of the capital, concluded with Team Poridhi clinching the top prize. 

The event showcased the innovative potential of Bangladesh's tech community, emphasizing AI's role in enhancing human capabilities rather than replacing them.

From an initial pool of 378 applicants, 10 teams advanced to the final 36-hour on-site challenge. These teams developed AI-driven solutions addressing various real-world issues, ranging from explainable Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems to tools aimed at improving remote work efficiency and security.

Team Poridhi, comprising Tahnik Ahmed Raiyan, Abdullah Al Asif, Abdur Rahman, and Raihan Islam, secured the first-place prize of Tk200,000. Their winning project involved an AI-enhanced system that leverages eBPF and AI agents to improve system reliability. 

The second-place prize of Tk100,000 was awarded to Team Define Coders for their AI market analysis tool. Additionally, Team CodeMentor received an Honorable Mention for developing an AI-powered coding companion and instructor.

The judging panel featured industry leaders, including Imtiaz Ilahi, Managing Director of Hogarth Worldwide (Bangladesh); Nabil Ahmed Lipon, Vice President of Software Development at bKash Limited; Shuvra Sarkar, Vice President of Research & Engineering at bKash Limited; and Aminul Islam, Machine Learning Consultant at Vivasoft Limited.

Given the success of this inaugural event, Vivasoft plans to establish the AI Hackathon as an annual tradition, providing a platform for Bangladesh's tech innovators to demonstrate their talents. The event underscored the readiness of the nation's emerging tech professionals to tackle global challenges by developing AI solutions that complement and enhance human efforts.