CSEDU Hosts the 10th Edition of Battle of Brains 2025
20 September, 2025: The Department of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Dhaka, proudly hosted the 10th edition of Battle of Brains (BOB) — the biggest annual programming showdown for the freshers and sophomores of the University. This year’s contest was organized by the 28th Batch of CSEDU in collaboration with the CSEDU Informatics Club (CSEDUIC) and marked a special milestone in the decade-long journey of BOB.
The event brought together budding programmers from across the University, offering them a platform to test their coding and problem-solving skills under a contest environment modeled after the ICPC Regional Programming Contest rules.
The final round featured the following 10 problems, crafted and tested by a dedicated team lead by enthusiastic alumni of CSEDU.
The combined effort of setters and testers ensured that the problems maintained high quality, originality, and fairness, offering participants a well-balanced mix of classical algorithms, creative twists, and implementation-heavy challenges. Problem A was the most accessible with all participants who attempted it successfully solving it, while Problems B and C saw moderate success rates. The more challenging problems (F, G, I, J) proved to be quite difficult, with very few or no successful solutions.
A total of 138 participants registered for the competition, with 105 participants attending the contest. Students from both eligible sessions enthusiastically participated in the competition, reflecting the vibrant culture of programming and problem-solving at the University of Dhaka.
• Computer Science and Engineering (CSE): 70 participants
• Institute of Information Technology (IIT): 33 participants
• Institute of Statistical Research and Training (ISRT): 1 participant
• Nuclear Engineering: 1 participant
The environment was competitive yet collaborative, with participants showcasing their skills and pushing their limits across different academic backgrounds within the University of Dhaka.
This year’s Battle of Brains honored a total of seven winners across different categories, ensuring both excellence and inclusivity. In the overall category, Ahil Islam Aurnob (CSE, 2022–23) secured first place, followed by Md. Sazid Alam (CSE, 2023–24) in second place, and Soumik Deb (CSE, 2023–24) in third place. To encourage greater participation from female contestants, two special awards were given to Raima Hridika (CSE, 2023–24) and Ariba Hasan (CSE, 2023–24) as the best female participants. Additionally, in recognition of emerging talents from the 2023–24 session, Farhan Labib (CSE, 2023–24) and Shohidur Rahman (IIT, 2023–24) were awarded for their outstanding performances.
This recognition not only highlights the top performers but also acknowledges the sharp problem-solvers who managed to crack each problem first during the contest.
Over the past decade, Battle of Brains has grown into a flagship event at CSEDU, serving as a training ground for future ICPC contestants and building a strong community of programmers at the University of Dhaka. The 10th edition carried this legacy forward, offering freshers and sophomores the opportunity to challenge themselves, learn from peers, and celebrate their passion for coding.
The Department of CSE extends its heartfelt appreciation to the 28th Batch of CSEDU for their tireless efforts in organizing the contest, the CSEDU Informatics Club for their continued support, and the dedicated problem setters and testers for crafting a memorable set of challenges. With yet another successful edition, Battle of Brains continues to inspire the next generation of problem solvers, strengthening CSEDU’s tradition of excellence in computing and programming contests.