Programmers Arena

Congratulations to MD Yeasin Arafat (CSE 24)!

We are proud to announce that Arafat has earned the Pupil title on Codeforces! This achievement reflects Arafat’s dedication, skill, and hard work in competitive programming. The entire Programmers Arena community is proud of this milestone and looks forward to many more successes!

Programmers Arena Successfully Concludes NHSPC 2026 at HSTU

We are proud to share that the জাতীয় হাই স্কুল প্রোগ্রামিং প্রতিযোগিতা ২০২৬ (NHSPC 2026) has been successfully organized at HSTU with the active involvement and support of Programmers Arena.

The contest brought together talented school and college students from across the country, creating an inspiring environment of problem solving, logical thinking, and competitive spirit. Participants challenged themselves through a national-level solo programming contest and demonstrated exceptional enthusiasm, dedication, and skill throughout the event.

We were honored by the presence of Pro Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Md. Shafiqul Islam Sikdar Sir at the prize giving ceremony, whose encouragement and support added great value to the event.

Being part of an initiative that encourages young minds to explore programming and algorithms from an early stage is truly an honor for us. Events like NHSPC play an important role in strengthening the programming culture and preparing the next generation of innovators and technology leaders in Bangladesh.

We extend our sincere gratitude to all participants, volunteers, faculty members, judges, and organizers whose hard work and support made this event successful.

Programmers Arena remains committed to promoting learning, innovation, and competitive programming among students across the country.

Programmers Arena is Proud to Be Part of NHSPC 2026!

We are thrilled to announce that our university is hosting the জাতীয় হাই স্কুল প্রোগ্রামিং প্রতিযোগিতা ২০২৬ (NHSPC 2026) — one of the most prestigious programming competitions for school and college students across Bangladesh.

As Programmers Arena, we are honored to be actively involved in organizing and supporting this incredible event. This is more than just a competition — it's a platform to inspire the next generation of problem solvers, innovators, and future tech leaders.
Event Highlights:

Programming & Quiz segments
Participation from students (Class 6 – 12)
A chance to experience competitive programming at a national level

We believe initiatives like NHSPC play a crucial role in building strong fundamentals in problem-solving, algorithms, and logical thinking from an early stage.

Let's work together to inspire young minds and grow the programming culture in Bangladesh!

The seminar on “Competitive Programming: Skills, Strategy and Success” has been successfully completed, organized by Programmers Arena for HSTU 26 Batch students under the Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science & Technology University.

We express our sincere gratitude to our respected teachers —

Prof. Dr. Md. Abdulla Al Mamun (Chairman, CSE),
Prof. Adiba Mahjabin Nitu,
Prof. Dr. Ashis Kumar Mandal,
Prof. Dr. Masud Ibn Afjal,
and Pankaj Bhowmik (Lecturer) —
for joining the session and sharing their valuable insights through their short speeches.

Special thanks to our main speaker,
Dr. Md. Nadim (Associate Professor, CSE, HSTU),
for delivering an inspiring and insightful session on competitive programming.

We also thank all the students who attended the seminar and made the event engaging and successful.

We hope that the new students will apply the knowledge and strategies they have learned and continue their journey in competitive programming with dedication and persistence.

Seminar on Competitive Programming

The Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science & Technology University, in collaboration with Programmers Arena, is pleased to organize an insightful seminar on “Competitive Programming: Skills, Strategy and Success.”

This seminar is specially arranged for HSTU 26 Batch students.

Date: Tuesday, 28 April 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Venue: Room No. 236, Kazi Nazrul Islam Bhaban

Speaker:
Dr. Mohammad Nadim
Associate Professor, CSE, HSTU

This seminar will focus on building strong problem-solving skills, algorithmic thinking, teamwork, and strategies to excel in prestigious contests like ICPC. Whether you are a beginner or already involved in competitive programming, this session will guide you towards structured learning and success.

One problem. Countless solutions. Limitless possibilities.

All HSTU 26 Batch students are encouraged to attend and take a step closer to becoming a champion.

The HSTU Team Formation Contest I has been successfully completed. We sincerely thank all participants for their enthusiasm and competitive spirit.

Information regarding second team formation contest will be shared soon.

Eid Salami Programming Contest 2025

Programmers Arena is hosting Eid Salami Programming Contest 2025, and we are excited to invite the HSTU 25 batch to participate.

Schedule
Date: Chad Raat
Time: 9:00 PM
Registration Period: February 8 – February 20

Information
Eligibility: HSTU 25 batch only.
Entry Fee: Free
Registration: Check comment section

Alhamdulillah, the Ramadan Special Programming Contest & Iftar Mahfil 2026 has been successfully organized.

The contest was held on February 26, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM at Room 201, Kazi Nazrul Islam Bhaban, HSTU. The competition was intense, and the top contestants were awarded prize money in recognition of their excellent performance. Congratulations to all the winners for their remarkable achievements.

Following the contest, participants gathered for the Iftar Mahfil, sharing a meaningful and memorable evening together in the spirit of Ramadan.

We sincerely thank all participants, organizers, volunteers, and supporters whose dedication and cooperation made this event a great success.

Wishing all the very best to HSTU_Stackers at BUET IUPC 2026.
Rooting for HSTU_Stackers as they represent HSTU on one of the biggest competitive programming stages. May your hard work, teamwork, and problem-solving skills lead you to success.
Make HSTU proud.

HSTU_Al_Shira Crowned Divisional Champion in ICPC 2025! 🏆

This year, three teams from Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University (HSTU) represented us in the prestigious ICPC Asia Dhaka Regional Contest 2025:

- HSTU_Al_Shira
- HSTU_Arrival
- HSTU_Newbies

Congratulations to the teams and coaches for their hard work and strong representation!

HSTU in ICPC 2025