DHAKA, Nov 20, 2024 (BSS) – ‘Team EcoRangers’ of Bangladesh has secured a place among the top 40 global finalists in the NASA Space Apps Challenge 2024.

‘Team EcoRangers’ has attained this position in this competition competing 15,444 teams representing 163 countries, said a press release of BASIS today.

Besides, two other Bangladeshi teams – ‘Team Urban Utopians’ and ‘Team Geowizards’ – have been recognized among the top 19 teams in the “Global Honorable Mention” category.

Bangladesh, which has previously clinched the global championship four times, is now on a mission to achieve the title for a fifth time.

This year’s NASA Space Apps Challenge was the largest ever, featuring participants from 163 countries in 30 categories, with individuals from diverse backgrounds, ages, interests, and skills.

NASA's space scientists will evaluate and verify the projects before announcing the final winners in January 2025.

About this achievement, BASIS President M Rashidul Hasan said, "The success of our teams at NASA Space Apps Challenge showcases the remarkable progress and potential of Bangladesh in the ICT sector.”

“It also proves that our youth can shine on any global stage through proper guidance, relentless effort, and innovative thinking,” he added.

The NASA Space Apps Challenge, organized by the United States' National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), brings together talented individuals from diverse fields—including technologists, scientists, designers, artists, educators, and entrepreneurs—from 163 countries.

Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS) for the 11th time organized the Bangladesh segment of this global competition.
 
The initiative aims to develop innovative solutions to global challenges. As part of this global effort, BASIS hosted the Bangladesh segment in October this year across nine cities: Dhaka, Chattogram, Sylhet, Rajshahi, Khulna, Barishal, Rangpur, Mymensingh, and Cumilla.