19th Bangladesh Astro-Olympiad 2024

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National Event

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Date: 4th October, 2024, Friday
Reporting time: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Venue: East West University

19th Bangladesh Astro-Olympiad 2024 (BAO 2024) is an early stage talent hunt program for the school & college students in Bangladesh. It’s an annual program for junior (age 14-15) and senior (age 16-18) students in Bangladesh providing an opportunity to test their skills.

The program has three stages namely first round (Regional Round), second round (National Round) and third round (closed camp) respectively which will be held this year between May - July 2024.

Each year this competition creates a national merit list for the regional and international astronomy Olympiads. Between September-December, selected students will get an opportunity to participate at International Astronomy Olympiad (IAO) and Asian-Pacific Astronomy Olympiad (APAO).

Description	Date	Time	Place
Application Deadline:	June 30, 2024	11.59 pm	Online
District level program	5 July 2024, Friday	7:30 am - 3:30 pm	Chattogram, Enayet Bazar Mohila College
	6 July 2024, Saturday		Sylhet, Sylhet Metropolitan University
	7 July 2024, Sunday		Mymensingh, Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU)
	8 July 2024, Monday		Rangpur, District Shilpakala Academy
	9 July 2024, Tuesday		Sirajganj, Shahid M Monsur Ali Auditorium
	10 July 2024, Wednesday		Rajshahi, University of Rajshahi (Science Faculty)
	11 July 2024, Thursday		Khulna, Khulna University of Engineering & Technology
	12 July 2024, Friday		Barishal, Jahanara Israil School & College
	13 July 2024, Saturday		Munshiganj, Govt. Haraganga College
	Updated date will be published later		Dhaka, East West University
Final round Exam	Updated date will be published later	10:00 am - 4:30 pm	Dhaka, East West University
Residential Camp	Updated date will be published later		Dhaka

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Programs	Time
Reporting, registration and breakfast	7:30 am to 8:30 am
National Anthem	8:45 am to 9:00 am
Examination	9:30 am to 10:30am
Prepare Rocket Model (we will provide all materials)	11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Lunch break	12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
Discussion on Science	2:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Award Ceremony	2:30 pm to 3:30 pm

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Who can apply for BAO 2024?

• Students who are currently less than 15 years by December 31, 2024 (birth year 2009-2010) eligible for the Junior Group.
• Students who are currently studying at High School or equivalent and between of age less than 18 years by December 31, 2024 (2006-2008) eligible for the Senior Group.

How to prepare for BAO 2024?

• Students first need to identify eligibility for either junior or senior Group.
• There will be three rounds in the 19th Bangladesh Astro-Olympiad 2024 (BAO 2024): First Round (Regional Round), Second Round (National Round) and Third Round (Closed Camp)
• Students must be a part of 19th Bangladesh Astro-Olympiad 2024 (BAO 2024) to be eligible for the further round or any other opportunities in 2024.
• Students who show good performance at Regional Round will be selected for the second round.
• Students selected for the second round (National Round) will go through several hands-on tasks and only good performing students will be selected for the third round (closed camp).
• Students will have classes on theoretical astrophysics, observational astronomy, and data analysis. A merit list is created based on the performance of the students in the final exam as well as overall performance during the closed camp.
• The highest scorer in both junior and senior categories will be announced as the absolute winners of the BAO2024 and will receive trophy, certificates and medals.
• All the participants from the closed camp will be provided certificates as per their merit and opportunity to participate at IAO & APAO, etc as per their merits.
• Information of the opportunity to participate in the international and regional Olympiads will be circular to the closed camp participants at first.

What after BAO2024?

• Students will get exposure as per their merits. Featured in media and provide an opportunity for their strong community engagement through our outreach programs.
• Students will get an opportunity to attend International Astronomy Olympiads as per their merits.
• If sponsor is available for air ticket and registration fee. Only then, the Bangladesh team will participate in the International Astronomy Olympiads.
• Students will be facilitated for the Russian scholarship opportunities for their higher studies in Russia based on their merits.
• Any decision regarding Astro-Olympiad. Preserved by Bangladesh Astronomical Association.

National Event

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Date: 4th October, 2024, Friday
Reporting time: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Venue: East West University