The AIUB Cyber Gaming Fest 2025, organised by the AIUB Computer Club (ACC) and supported by the Office of Student Affairs (OSA), American International University - Bangladesh (AIUB), was held from December 19 to December 22. The event was graced by the presence of Prof. Dr Md Abdur Rahman, Pro Vice-Chancellor; Prof. Dr Manzur H Khan, Proctor; Abhijit Bhowmik, Associate Professor and Special Assistant, OSA; Md Mazid-ul-Haque, Assistant Professor and Special Assistant (OSA); and S M Abdullah Shafi, Lecturer and Special Assistant (OSA).

Spanning multiple days of online and on-campus competitions, the fest transformed the AIUB campus into a vibrant gaming arena filled with excitement and competitive energy.

The PUBG Mobile segment began with 51 teams divided into three groups for the online qualifiers, which were narrowed down to 32 teams for the semi-finals on December 19 and eventually to the top 16 teams for the campus finals. On the final day, amid intense focus and competition, four thrilling matches were played, after which “Blackbeard Pirates” emerged as the champions in a highly energetic atmosphere.

The Valorant segment featured a combination of online lower-bracket matches conducted via Discord and high-stakes LAN matches on campus. “AllStars” battled through the lower bracket and defeated “No_Nonsense” in a best-of-three series to secure a place in the Grand Final against “NAXR Esports”. The final was a thrilling best-of-three contest, where NAXR Esports won the first match in overtime after 26 rounds. However, AllStars made a remarkable comeback by winning the second and third matches to claim the championship title.

The festival also showcased several competitive sports and mobile gaming titles. In Mobile Legends: Bang Bang , “Viper Strikers” secured the championship. The FC 25 tournament saw “Neo emerge” as the champion. In E-Football , Shaon Shanto claimed the solo championship, while “PNG Bot” lifted the trophy in the team segment.

The closing ceremony was attended by distinguished guests, including Nadia Anwar, Founder Member and Chairman of the Board of Trustees; Dr Saiful Islam, Vice-Chancellor; and Prof. Dr Md Abdur Rahman, Pro Vice-Chancellor.