ARIFUL HASAN-OPU

Meeting with NASA Chief Scientist Dr. Ellen Stofan at NASA HQ, Washington DC, USA. 2016

Ariful Hasan Opu visited NASA HQ, Washington DC, USA, and shared knowledge about Space Technology, Space Education, Space Science, Satellite Technology, How to become an astronaut from Bangladesh, and Collaboration with NASA & Bangladesh Innovation Forum & Space Innovation Camp. Details meeting was conducted with NASA Chief Scientist Dr. Ellen Stofan, Chief innovation officer Back Beth.  

Successful Meeting At U.S Space And Rocket Center.

On 5th July 2019 at Huntsville, Alabama, USA.

Successful Meeting Was Held at U.S Space and Rocket Center On 5th July 2019 at Huntsville, Alabama, USA. "Tom White" Director of Sales & Outreach- Domestic and International, Tiffany Edwards International Group Coordinator of Space Camp, Mohammad Zaman Chairman of Bangladesh Innovation Forum and Ariful Hasan Opu Founder of Bangladesh Innovation Forum Were Presented. Discussions Were About a Potential Option to Step a Camp in Bangladesh and Participation at Space Camp USA of a Group From Bangladesh. Space Camp has Inspired and Nurtured the Dreams of Trainees, Leading Many to Pursue Careers in STEM Fields. 96% of Space Camp Graduates Say Their Camp Experience Increased Their Interest in STEM Topics, While 61% of Graduates are Currently in or Studying Careers in Aerospace, Defense, Energy, Education, Biotech or Technology. Ten of our Space Camp Graduates Have Been Selected as Astronauts. In Near Future Bangladesh Innovation Forum and Space Camp, USA Will Collaborately Work for Space Education Development in Bangladesh.

First Astronauts Training Holder from Bangladesh at NASA Supported organization US Space and Rocket Center, USA

Ariful Hasan Opu got training from Space Camp, USA. Space Camp is a NASA and US Space and Rocket Center Supported  Center for Astronaut Training. He is The First Bangladeshi Who got training from Space Camp Huntsville, Alabama USA.

Convener of Country's 1st space innovation summit

SATURDAY, JULY 21, 2018 AT KIB

Bangladesh Innovation Forum organized for the first time in Bangladesh "Space Innovation Summit" where Mr. Ariful Hasan Opu, Founder of Bangladesh Innovation Forum was the Convener of this Initiative to encourage enhancing space science, small satellite development skills.

2nd Space Innovation Summit 2019 was held

Aiming to motivate aspirants on space education and to inspire youth in space issues sharing knowledge in aeronautical science, Bangladesh Innovation Forum arranged for the 2nd Space Innovation Summit 2019.

Space Apps Next Gen for the first time in Bangladesh

January 27-28, 2017

Innovation makes the possibility of implementation possible. Lack of thinking is the obstacle to proper tendency and application of our talents. Space Apps Nextgen was organized for the first time in Bangladesh, jointly organized by the Department of Information and Communication Technology, Bangladesh Computer Council, and Bangladesh Innovation Forum, to help the young people of the country to adopt innovative thinking in the field of IT and implement these ideas.

Space Apps Next is a 36-hour hackathon moderated by the United States’ Second Muse organization. Although this is the first time in Bangladesh, this hackathon has been organized in five countries in the world. This international hackathon was held on January 27-28, 2017.

To solve various problems in the world including space-related issues, in all three different categories (1st-4th grade, 5th-8th grade, and 9th-12th grade), students from all schools and colleges of Bangladesh could have submitted any Idea Project (through registration). A group of 2-4 students was formed. Later, on the basis of our experienced mentor panel’s decision, 50 teams of space apps have got the opportunity to participate in the final phase of NextGen. The program was inaugurated by Honorable State Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Mr. Junaid Ahmed Palak and former President of the Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS) and Honorable Minister of the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, Mr. Mustafa Jabbar awarded the winning teams at the concluding day.

Receiving Crest from the former FBCCI President Annisul Huq on November 22, 2008

Receiving crest as a CEO of e-Soft from Former FBCCI president  Mr Anisul Huq for Best IT partner on November 22, 2008

Organized First CANSAT workshop in Bangladesh as Convener of Space Innovation Summit-2018

Organized First CANSAT workshop in Bangladesh as Convener of Space Innovation Summit-2018, , jointly organized by Brac onnesha team and Bangladesh Innovation forum.

First water rocket making and launching workshop in bangladesh for kids 4-12 years at Space Innovation Camp.

First water rocket making and lauching workshop in bangladesh for kids 4-12 years at Space Innovation Camp

Ariful Hasan Opu is working for Space Technology and Space Education in Bangladesh since 2013.

Ariful Hasan Opu is  working for Space Technology and Space Education in Bangladesh since 2013. 
Ariful Hasan Opu arrange Space Innovation Camp for University and College level students and space Innovation Camp for 4-12 years Kids in Bangladesh where they worked for making Rocket, Small Satellite Mars Robot etc.

Internet week Press Conference at The Westin Dhaka at August 11, 2015

With the goal of creating 1 crore new internet users in the country every year, Bangladesh Internet Week 2015 is being held this year. Along with three major expos taking place in Dhaka, Rajshahi and Sylhet, this internet festival will also be held in 487 upazilas throughout Bangladesh. The country's foremost e-commerce companies, mobile apps development companies, web portals, device manufacturers, as well as all internet products and services companies will be taking part in this event. Bangladesh Internet Week will be held from the 5th to the 11th of September and it is being jointly organized by Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS), GP and the ICT Division of the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology.

"Innovation Zone" management as one of the collaborators of Digital World

The Digital World is the largest organized IT based arrangement in South Asia. In order to lead the "Innovation Zone", Bangladesh Innovation Forum signed an agreement with the Department of Information Technology and Bangladesh Computer Council. Under this agreement, Bangladesh Innovation Forum operates Innovation and Experience Zone. New innovations were displayed in this program.  In this zone, 39 innovations were displayed, including 25 separate projects.

Operate as a partner with access to information

My Organization Bangladesh Innovation Forum has long-term agreement with Access to Information (A2I) operated from the Prime Minister's Office. According to the agreement, innovation forum actively working in various programs for successful implementation of Access to Information (A2I) activities, and Innovation Forum playing an important role in the promotion of these activities in different educational institutions of the country.

First IT Conference In Bangladesh Held at BASIS Auditorium

In the current era, the need for skilled manpower in ICT is increasing day by day in the local and international markets for the development of information technology. In the face of this goal, on December 23, 2017, the Information Technology Conference was held at the BASIS auditorium. The keynote speaker and the chief guest in the inaugural session of the ceremony was the former President of the Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS) and the Honorable Minister of the present Postal, Telecommunication and Information Technology Mr. Mustafa Jabbar. The program was run from 9:30 am to 7:30 pm, and several technical seminars were organized throughout the day. Established and experienced persons in the respective fields conducted the seminars. The contents of the technical seminars were Internet Of Things, Big Data, AR and VR, Digital Marketing etc.

Innovation Camp at Digital World 2016

On the second day of Digital World 2016, on October 20, "Bangladesh Innovation Forum" organized the 'Innovation Camp'. This 'Innovation Camp' was organized to find out the innovative ideas of young students and to guide them in the implementation. Concept Development of Innovative thoughts, the process of making prototype, how Innovative ideas can be used to solve daily problems and learn different strategies, including business models and plans for Innovative Thoughts.

'Innovators Hub' program. On December 11, 2016

Science is running in search of innovation to make people's life easier. Wherever the problem is encountered, the innovators are working relentlessly to find the solution. The young generation of Bangladesh is not behind this journey. New innovations can be found only by the development of the order of thinking of young generations. The aim of the initiative 'Innovators Hub' is to work with the innovators of the country. In order to make the innovative dream of all the innovators of the country a reality, Bangladesh Innovation Forum has successfully organized the nationwide 'Innovators Hub' program. On December 11, 2016, the program was inaugurated by Mr. Naimuzzan Mukta, a reputed expert of Access to Information, Prime Minister's Office.

'Career Clinic' was organized on October 10, 2016

Entering into the career place and to move forward with success, it is very important to know, making professional CVs, have confidence in the Viva Board, to know about professional ethics and manner etc. In order to provide training on these subjects, a training called 'Career Clinic' was organized on October 10, 2016 by the joint initiative of 'Bangladesh Innovation Forum' and 'BD Jobs.com'.

Workshop on Innovation with Big Data Analysis, IOT and Mobile

"Bangladesh Innovation Forum" organized a workshop in Dhaka at United International University to give detailed ideas to students through the practical examples of Big Data Analysis, Internet of Things (IOT) and how it will impact our livelihood and career of future information technology professionals.

Business Innovation Summit- 2017

The biggest event organized by Bangladesh Innovation Forum is the "Business Innovation Summit". On August 5, 2017, the "Business Innovation Summit" was held for the first time in the Institute of Agricultural Institution of Dhaka, where about 1000 visitors attended.

Business Innovation Summit- 2018

On the 10th of March, 2018, the 'Business Innovation Summit-2018' was held in Bangabandhu International Conference Hall (Hall of Fame) for the second time, where about 5000 people visited. The 'Business Innovation Summit 2018' was divided into 3 sessions. These included 'IT Professionals Meet Up', 'Business Conference' and 'Business Planning Challenge' Competition.

Ariful Hasan Opu Meet Sarah leads of NASA Space Apps Challenge at July 2019

Sarah is an Earth science program and policy analyst with Booz Allen Hamilton and the NASA Earth Science Division at NASA Headquarters. She also technical leads of NASA Space Apps Challenge

Picture: July 2019 NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

— at NASA's John F. Kennedy Space Center.

With CUET hon'ble VC prof. Mohammad Rafiqul Alam

With CUET hon'ble VC prof. Mohammad Rafiqul Alam Sir at Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology.

NASA Space Apps Challenge 2017 Closing & Award Ceremony

NASA Space Apps Challenge 2017 Closing & Award Ceremony

Bangladesh Pavilion in Japan IT Week (spring) 2016

Bangladesh Pavilion in Japan IT Week (spring) 2016. 11 BASIS member company and Hi-tech Park joined to this one of the mega ICT exhibition in Japan. A large delegate joined to the 3 days long exhibition and 4days long programs lead by honrable ICT State Minister Zunaid Ahmed Palak. BASIS delegates including Shameem Ahsan, M Rashidul Hasan, Uttam Kumar Paul and Ariful Hasan-Opu also joined.

In Japan IT Week (spring) - Bangladesh Pavilion at 2016

Bangladesh Pavilion in Japan IT Week (spring) 2016. 11 BASIS member company and Hi-tech Park joined to this one of the mega ICT exhibition in Japan. A large delegate joined to the 3 days long exhibition and 4days long programs lead by honrable ICT State Minister Zunaid Ahmed Palak. BASIS delegates including Shameem Ahsan, M Rashidul Hasan, Uttam Kumar Paul and Ariful Hasan-Opu also joined.

Bangladesh- Korea Business Summit 2016, Soul, Korea

Bangladesh- Korea Business Summit 2016, Soul, Korea

সাবেক বেসিস প্রেসিডেন্ট মোস্তাফা জব্বার এর হাত থেকে বিদায়ী শুভেচ্ছা গ্রহন।

বেসিস এর নতুন কমিটির দায়িত্ব হস্তান্তর এর সময় দেশে ছিলাম না, তাই দেরীতে হলে ও আমাদের সবার প্রিয় সাবেক বেসিস প্রেসিডেন্ট জব্বার ভাই এর হাত থেকে আমার বিদায়ী পরিচালক এর শুভেচ্ছা গ্রহন করলাম আজ। সাথে সাথে নতুন আরেকটি দায়িত্ব ও হাতে পেলাম।  ‘ওয়েব এবং ক্লাউড অ্যাপ্লিকেশন’ বিষয়ক স্ট্যান্ডিং কমিটিতে চেয়ারম্যান হিসাবে বেসিস আমাকে মনোনীত করেছে। বেসিস ইসি’র প্রতি আমার অশেষ কৃতজ্ঞতা জ্ঞাপন করছি।
সেই সাথে শুভেচ্ছা জানাচ্ছি এই স্ট্যান্ডিং কমিটি সদস্য সহ, বেসিস এর সকল সদস্যদের। সামনের দিনগুলিতে সবাইকে সাথে নিয়ে এগিয়ে যেতে হবে বহুদূর।

Speaker at Women e-Commerce Entrepreneurship Summit 2021

Deliver my speech about Business Innovation & Re invent at Women & e-Commerce Forum- WE Presents Women e-Commerce Entrepreneurship Summit 2021    

Special Guest at WE presents "Joyee Award-2021"

We Women can achieve every goal that we set! Every year 10 successful women entrepreneurs who work with local products and have accomplished themselves as outstanding entrepreneurs are given awards (Joyee Award) to celebrate their journey. This prestigious award is given to inspire and honor women entrepreneurs who have shown excellence in their business.

Like every year, this time on the occasion of the founding anniversary of WE "Joyee Award" were given to the dreamy women entrepreneurs. But, this year the award ceremony a little differently on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of independence. This ceremony was held in the biggest convention in Bangladesh that is the "Bangabandhu International Convention Center (BICC)" & the award was being given to a total of 50 women from other professions including 10 women entrepreneurs.

Honorable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr A.K. Abdul Momen was the chief guest and Honorable State Minister for ICT Zunaid Ahmed Palak was the chairperson.

The other honored guests are-

• Mr. Khwaja Shahriar, Managing Director, LankaBangla Finance Limited (Special Guest)
• Meher Afroz Chumki, MP, Chairman of the Parliament Standing Committee of Women and Children Affairs. (Special Guest)
• Nasima Aktar Nisha , President, WE (Convenor)
• Ariful Hasan Opu, Founder, Bangadesh Innovation Forum. (Special Guest)
• Saumya Basu , President and CEO, Silkoak Global Ltd. (Special Guest)
• Kabir Sakib , Advisor, WE (Special Guest)

বেস্ট ওয়েব সল্যুশন কোম্পানি হিসাবে ই-সফট কে পুরস্কৃত করছেন প্রফেসর জামিলুর রেজা চৌধুরী।

বেস্ট ওয়েব সল্যুশন কোম্পানি হিসাবে ২০১১ সালে ডিজিটাল আইসিটি মেলায় ই-সফট কে পুরস্কৃত করছেন প্রফেসর জামিলুর রেজা চৌধুরী।