The DU_Bayanno team, comprised of Abdullah Ibne Hanif Arean (CSE 26th Batch), Ashraful Islam Shanto Sikder (IIT 11th Batch) and Nazmus Sakib (IIT 11th Batch), demonstrated remarkable prowess becoming Champion in the Natural Language Processing segment at the "ভাষা উৎসব ও জাতীয় ভাষা সেমিনার ২০২৪," meticulously organized by the esteemed Linguistics Department of the University of Dhaka.

The DU_Bayanno team took on the challenge of digitizing Bengali literature and journalism. They noticed that although Bengali literature has a long history, it's not easily accessible online. So, they came up with a plan to digitize Bengali texts thoroughly. Their meticulously crafted pipeline for data digitization, encompassing various stages such as segmentation, preprocessing, post processing, OCR/HCR, and the structured organization of data for researchers, presented a pioneering pathway toward advancing research in Bengali natural language processing. Their participation in the event not only showcased their groundbreaking idea but also fostered a collaborative environment, with numerous institutions contributing diverse perspectives and insights. 

The culmination of the event was marked by a grand ceremony, where the DU_Bayanno team was honoured with an award presented by the distinguished Vice Chancellor of University of Dhaka, Prof. Dr. A. S. M. Maksud Kamal sir. This accolade not only celebrates their triumph but also underscores the importance of their endeavor in preserving and promoting the linguistic and cultural heritage of Bangladesh.