Premier University hosts 17th National Undergraduate Mathematics Olympiad

The Chattogram regional round of the 17th National Undergraduate Mathematics Olympiad 2026 was held at Premier University on Friday.

A total of 126 students from 13 universities and seven colleges took part in the Olympiad.

The event was jointly organised by the Bangladesh Mathematical Society and the AF Mujibur Rahman Foundation at the university’s Department of Mathematics.

The opening ceremony began at 9:00am, followed by the competition examination from 10:00am to noon.

Premier University Vice-Chancellor Prof SM Nasrul Quadir attended the programme as the chief guest. Treasurer Prof Zahed Hossain Sikder and Registrar Mohammad Iftekhar Monir were present as special guests.

The programme was chaired by Assistant Prof Jannatul Ferdous, convener of the olympiad and chairman of the Department of Mathematics.

Prof Md Abdul Alim of the Department of Mathematics at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (Buet), Prof Ujjal Kumar Deb of the Department of Mathematics at Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (Cuet), and Kazi Md Khairul Bashar, a council member of the Bangladesh Mathematical Society and researcher at e-Math Bangladesh, also attended.

University Proctor Mohammad Solaiman Chowdhury, teachers of the Department of Mathematics, members of the organising committee and other officials were also present.

In his speech, Prof SM Nasrul Quadir said mathematics was one of the main foundations of modern scientific and technological advancement.

Mathematical practice helps develop logical thinking, analytical ability and problem-solving skills, he said.

Referring to the contributions of ancient Indian and Greek mathematicians, the vice-chancellor said their creative thinking should inspire the present generation to contribute to modern civilisation through mathematics and scientific inquiry.