Banglalink appquest hackathon 2025 crowns IUT students as champions
The grand finale of Banglalink's AppQuest AppLink Hackathon 2025 was held recently at Tiger's Den, the company's headquarters in Gulshan, Dhaka.
The initiative, aimed at empowering young developers and encouraging the creation of impactful mobile applications, was organised by Banglalink in collaboration with hSenid Mobile Solutions Ltd.
More than 30 teams from universities across the country participated in the hackathon, showcasing creativity and technical expertise in addressing real-world challenges through digital solutions.
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Following rigorous evaluation by a panel of industry experts, three winning teams were selected and awarded a total prize money of Tk 80,000.
Fatema Tuz Zohra Moon and Hasibur Rahman Alif from Islamic University of Technology emerged as champions, receiving Tk 50,000 for their innovative solution, which impressed judges for its practical approach and real-world applicability. The first runner-up received Tk 20,000, while the second runner-up was awarded Tk 10,000.
The hackathon focused on AppLink, Banglalink's digital services marketplace that enables local developers to publish, monetise and distribute mobile-based services, while allowing customers to discover and purchase innovative applications nationwide.
Through the initiative, Banglalink and hSenid Mobile Solutions aimed to create a platform for young innovators to showcase their technical skills, creativity and entrepreneurial potential.
The judging panel included Asad Mohammad Akber, co-founder and director of Qormotho; Muhammad Saeedul Alam, co-founder and COO of biniyog.io; Quazi Sharequz Zaman, head of business development at hSenid Mobile Solutions; Faisal Ahmed, digital platforms and engineering director at Banglalink Digital Communications; and Foej Ahmed, head of digital revenues at Banglalink Digital Communications.
Speaking at the event, Faisal Ahmed said the hackathon highlighted the depth of talent among young developers in Bangladesh, particularly their focus on impact-driven and practical digital solutions.
Quazi Sharequz Zaman said AppLink prioritises promoting local talent and innovative consumer services, adding that the AppQuest Hackathon provided a valuable platform for young minds to present solutions to real-world and social challenges.
