Math Olympiad
Maths ~12–14 min read

From 3 Points to Gold: Bangladesh’s Math Olympiad Revolution

In 2005, Bangladesh debuted at the IMO with just 3 points out of 252. Fast forward to 2018: our first-ever Gold. That arc—from underdog to regional powerhouse—didn’t happen by luck; it came from a grassroots movement that turned math into a nationwide festival.

Inside a Math Olympiad

Olympiad problems are puzzles with proofs—elegant, tricky, and nothing like routine school math. Over two four-and-a-half-hour days, contestants face six problems in algebra, geometry, number theory, and combinatorics. Crack one and you feel the “Eureka” rush.

How Bangladesh leveled up

  • Festivals & outreach: thousands of students now compete across the country; math became cool.
  • Training camps: bootcamps that build depth and grit; many who miss out return stronger.
  • Mentor pipeline: former contestants coaching the next generation; better resources and problem sets.

The result: consistent 100+ team scores, regular Top-40 finishes, and years where we out-rank regional giants.

Why try Olympiad math?

  • It’s creative problem-solving at its purest—and addictively fun.
  • You join a supportive community of math lovers, locally and worldwide.
  • It opens doors: universities love demonstrable problem-solving grit.

Want guided prep?

Our courses teach problem-solving frameworks, proof writing, and past-paper strategy—so you’re ready for the real thing.