

Mr. Ariful Hasan-Opu, is an entrepreneur and a visionary who is widely recognized for his perseverance in the path of dreaming of a revolutionized Bangladesh. He is the CEO of e-Soft which is one of the leading Web-Based Solution firm in Bangladesh and also the Founder of doctorsbd.com, the first Health and Medical based web portal in Bangladesh. His company has been focusing on both Local and International Web and E-commerce Developmentand have gained massive recognition for their work. Other than working for development of his projects he has also been the Former Director of Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS) along with being the Independent Director of the Country’s first IPO listed software company, e-generation Ltd.
Mr. Ariful Hasan-Opu, is an eentrepreneur and a visionary who is widely recognized for his perseverance in the path of dreaming of a revolutionized Bangladesh. He is the CEO of e-Soft which is one of the leading Web-Based Solution firm in Bangladesh and also the Founder of doctorsbd.com, the first Health and Medical based web portal in Bangladesh. His company has been focusing on both Local and International Web and E-commerce Developmentand have gained massive recognition for their work. Other than working for development of his projects he has also been the Former Director of Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS) along with being the Independent Director of the Country’s first IPO listed software company, e-generation Ltd.
Mr. Hasan has gained substantial networking through the organizing of national and international events. He has organized well over 1200 events in affiliation with reputed minds and organizations that needs no introduction.Some of the noteworthy events include: BASIS Soft Expo, Digital World Innovation Camp, Space Innovation Summit, Women Empowerment Summit, and NASA Space Apps Challenge, an event which was directly supervised by NASA. Throughout his life he has gained tremendous respect and had also been honored with numerous awards. He achieved 7 Championship Awards for National Science Fair organized by the Ministry of Science Information and Communication Technology and have also achieved 32 awards for attending various Science and IT Fair.
Mr. Hasan has tremendous experience when it comes to attending seminars, conferences, and workshops. He had been provided the opportunity to speak in more than 250 national seminars, conferences, and workshops along with having the honor of travelling to countries like Netherland, Turkey, India, Sweden, USA, Denmark, Japan, Korea, and Singapore to speak in over 24 Seminars and Conferences and in many have led IT Industry teams to negotiate on behalf of IT business houses with different departments of government and development partners. Being a man with many attributes, it only seems logical that the person had taken part in events as an honorable judge. Mr. Hasan has been a judge to over 82 recognized national and international events, till date. The events organized worth putting special mentions are Bangladesh Gaming Expo, National Hackathon, Startup World Cup, Power & Energy Hackathon, Ideathon, BASIS Programming Contest, National Digital Innovation Award, World Summit Award, Student Startup, Basis National ICT Award, and a2i (Prime Minister Office) etc. Mr. Hasan has an exceptional interest when it comes to space travel. He has been very lucky to be one of the first Bangladeshi to experience Astronaut Training from the US Space and Rocket Center, Huntsville Alabama, USA.In order to share the wonderful experience, he have lead NASA Space Apps Challenge and have been victorious in year 2018.
He also organized events like Space Camp, Aviation Challenge and Astronaut Training in association with Space Innovation Camp for kids under 12 in hope they one day will also be able to experience the thrill he had experienced. With the dream to revolutionize the science and technology industry of Bangladesh, he set out to create yet another organization named Bangladesh Innovation Forum where 70,000 members from 64 districts are actively involved to ensure the dreams are turned into reality. The organization arranges workshops, training, seminar, summit, conference etc. for University and colleges students to help them get more actively involved and help increase their skills in the field of Robotics, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Space Science etc. Mr. Hasan believes working with these students will help ignite passion in them and accelerate their journey to reach the ultimate goal of building a technology-based culture. To help the vision
Mr. Hasan has been actively involved with government officials, working on projects to create job opportunities in the sector of science and technology to ensure the minds of the future get properly utilized in building of a revolutionized Bangladesh, becoming future scientists, astronauts, engineers and many more.
E-mail: info@ahopu.com
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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, , jointly organized by Brac onnesha team and Bangladesh Innovation forum.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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'.
"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.
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.
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.
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 Sir at Chittagong University of Engineering & Technology.
NASA Space Apps Challenge 2017 Closing & Award Ceremony
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 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
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।
Deliver my speech about Business Innovation & Re invent at Women & e-Commerce Forum- WE Presents Women e-Commerce Entrepreneurship Summit 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-
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