The inaugural day of Glory Girls Tech Fest 1.0 was vibrant and filled with the promising voices of young women. The event was held on April 24, 2025, at the renowned Viqarunnisa Noon School and College, Bashundhara Branch, in Dhaka. It was organized by ICT Olympiad Bangladesh (ICTOB). The project was led by Sabikun Nahar Rimmi as Project Head, Farhana Islam as Head of Communication, and Snigdha Dey as Glory Girls Team Leader.
This event marked the beginning of a new journey — aimed at ensuring active and leadership-driven participation of women in the field of technology. Thanks to the visionary planning and relentless efforts of Senior Vice Chairman Md. Abdur Rahman Nipu, “Glory Girls” emerged as a unique platform where girls are encouraged to view technology not just as a subject of study, but as a real avenue of possibilities. Under his leadership, the initiative blossomed into an inspiring movement, paving the way for girls to build confidence, skills, and dreams in the tech world.
Dalia Nargis, Head Teacher of the Day Shift, stated that the event was a call for girls to transform from passive listeners into innovators, creators, and leaders of a tech-driven future. The core idea behind the event was simple yet powerful: when imagination meets technology, new leadership and new possibilities are born.
In the context of Bangladesh, women’s participation in technology education remains limited. According to a report by the Ministry of Education, although about 39% of students in science streams at the higher secondary level are female, their participation in technology-related disciplines at the university level drops to only 18–20% [Source: Ministry of Education, Bangladesh, 2024].
Furthermore, a World Bank 2023 survey found that women’s participation in tech-based jobs in Bangladesh stands at a mere 13%. Additionally, nearly 76% of young women in Bangladesh have never taken a programming course or software development training Source: World Bank, 2023, World Development Report. These statistics clearly highlight the persistent challenges women face in accessing technology sectors.
Addressing this reality demands timely, inspiring, and hands-on learning opportunities.
Glory Girls Tech Fest 1.0 provided exactly such a platform — enabling tech-enthusiastic girls to showcase their skills and gain inspiration to learn new ones.
This event was not merely a celebration of one day; it was a recognition and honoring of women’s potential — laying the foundation for future female leadership in a tech-driven Bangladesh. The event was attended by educators, researchers, entrepreneurs, and young students, all united in their hope for a new dawn.
Engineer Mohammad Shahriar Khan, Founder of ICT Olympiad Bangladesh, remarked:
“This event is not just an occasion but an effective platform to build girls’ confidence in technology. When technology is embraced with belief, new leadership is born. This initiative serves as the source of tech-confidence for our girls.”
Following the successful inauguration, upcoming activities will include a technology exhibition, innovation challenge, workshops, and a tech quiz competition — all designed to contribute directly to enhancing girls’ technological skills.
Special guests who shared their greetings included Sabila Inun, Director at Decostalia; Dr. Tanziba Rahman, Chairman of the Freelancer Development Association of Bangladesh; Arupa Dutt, CEO of Orutas BD; among several other prominent female tech professionals.
Through this initiative, ICT Olympiad Bangladesh (ICTOB) once again reaffirmed its commitment to empowering women in technology. They firmly believe that when imagination connects with technology, it nurtures a generation like Glory Girls, who will become the future architects of Bangladesh.
