Dhaka: Robi Axiata PLC has recognised the top 10 teams of its ‘Privacy Avengers 2026’ competition, organised to raise awareness of data privacy among young people and encourage innovative thinking.
The final round and award ceremony took place on Thursday at Robi’s corporate office in Dhaka. Based on their performances in the final round, the first, second and third-place teams were announced as the winners.
The competition was organised for university students from across the country. Its objective was to raise awareness among young people about personal data protection and encourage them to develop new and effective solutions in this area. The competition was organised as part of Robi’s ongoing efforts to ensure the safe use of personal information amid the growing use of digital services.
Following evaluations at different stages, the top 20 teams were selected as ‘Privacy Defenders’. Among them, the top 10 teams advanced to the final round. The finalist teams were Cive Voders, Thought Police, AgentOne, Sed_People, CU_ET_E Encrypted Waves, Aezakmi, Team Saddu, Team Black Coffee, TheCypherGirls and Project Red Sky. The participants presented their ideas to address various real-life challenges related to personal data protection, customer trust, business needs and the use of emerging technologies. The winners received a total of Tk 5 lakh in prize money.
Thought Police emerged as the champion, while AgentOne secured the first runner-up position and Sed_People became the second runner-up.
Md. Mamunur Rashid Bhuiyan, Secretary of the Information and Communication Technology Division, said, “We want young people to go beyond simply being users of technology and use their innovative thinking and knowledge to develop new solutions for digital security. By harnessing the innovative potential of young people, it will be easier to build a safe, responsible and trusted digital ecosystem in Bangladesh. ‘Privacy Avengers 2026’ is an effective initiative to help young people develop these capabilities.”
Brigadier General Shahzad Pervez Mohiuddin, Director General (Systems and Services), Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC), said, “Initiatives like ‘Privacy Avengers 2026’ are encouraging young people to develop new and effective solutions in data privacy and cybersecurity. We hope that through the collective efforts of the government, industry and young people, a safer, more reliable and trusted digital environment will emerge in Bangladesh.”
Ziad Shatara, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Robi Axiata PLC, said, “In today’s digital economy, protecting customers’ personal information is not just a policy commitment; it is one of the key foundations of long-term digital trust and sustainable growth. As digital services continue to expand and their usage increases, the importance of managing information safely and responsibly is also growing. Through our ‘Privacy First’ initiative and the ‘Privacy Avengers’ competition, we are encouraging the younger generation to think innovatively and develop practical solutions in data privacy and cybersecurity.
“We firmly believe that by developing a generation that is aware, skilled and responsible about data protection, we can establish a safer, more inclusive and reliable digital ecosystem in Bangladesh.”
Beyond the competition, Robi is conducting various awareness activities throughout the week under its ‘Privacy First’ initiative. These activities involve employees, business partners, customer service and call centre staff, suppliers and distributors. The activities include discussions, quizzes and training sessions, emphasising the importance of ensuring the safe use of personal information at different levels of the organisation.
Robi believes that protecting personal information is not just a matter of legal compliance; it is everyone's responsibility. The company is working to strengthen customer trust and build a safer digital environment in Bangladesh by engaging young people and promoting responsible use of personal information.
