Bringing Astronomy Closer to Bangladeshi Community
NOC Bangladesh Office of IAU-OAO aims to make astronomy accessible to everyone in Bangladesh, inspire curiosity about the universe, and connect local communities with global astronomy initiatives.
Meet our NOC
Prof. Dr. Farseem Mannan Mohammedy
National Outreach Coordinator (NOC) Bangladesh, IAU-OAO
Prof. Dr. Farseem Mannan Mohammedy is recognized as a professor of electrical engineering at a premier engineering university in Bangladesh. His engagement with amateur astronomy has been ongoing since the early 1990s. Since 2017, he has been serving as the National Outreach Coordinator (NOC) for Bangladesh. The role of National Astronomy Education Coordinator (NAEC) Chair in Bangladesh is also held by him. Additionally, he is serving as the General Secretary of the Bangladesh Astronomical Society.
Shafayet Rahman
Deputy National Outreach Coordinator (Deputy-NOC) Bangladesh, IAU-OAO
Shafayet Rahman is the Deputy National Outreach Coordinator of the IAU Office for Astronomy Outreach and the CEO of GreenVista. An aspiring civil engineer from CUET, he organizes astronomy workshops, chases dark skies, and works with teams across continents to share the universe with curious minds. Somewhere between flood resilience and starlight, he has found a home in connecting science with people.
Astronomy Outreach Under NOC-BD
Browse through our outreach programs and materials created with professional touches.
Offline Astronomy Workshops
- Offline events in different region of Bangladesh
- Lectures by professionals
- Hands-on activities to understand cosmic events
APOD Translations
- Translate Astronomy Picture of the Day published by NASA to Bangla
- Share on social media targeting vast audience
Rising Awareness Through Graphics
- Encouraging People to astronomy via Graphic contents
- Infographic on seasonal topics
Voice of Experts and Ameture Astronomers
- Sharing knowledge through podcasts hosted by experts
- Topic specific episodes