Dhaka Summer Open A 2024

A blistering 29.33 second average in the 4x4x4 Cube final set the standard at Orchid International School as Taosif Amin Sahil stamped his authority on the schedule. Held on May 10, 2024, the Dhaka Summer Open A 2024 brought 48 competitors together in Dhaka, Bangladesh for a packed 10-round programme across five official puzzles. The day proved to be a masterclass in pacing, where navigating round cutoffs and progressive eliminations determined who earned a shot at the podium. Across the board, participants adjusted to varied round requirements that rewarded both high-risk single attempts and rock-solid consistency.

Across five official disciplines, the tournament structure demanded sharp focus through every phase. With 46 competitors entering the flagship Rubik's Cube event, the format required surviving two preliminary stages before reaching the eight-person final round. The multi-layered progression meant every solve mattered, leaving no room for early mistakes. Meanwhile, direct final formats like the 6x6x6 Cube placed immense pressure on competitors immediately from the first turn, demanding composure over grueling multi-minute attempts. This tactical balance between aggressive speed cubing and calculated consistency defined every single event bracket throughout the entire weekend.

The classic 3x3x3 Cube competition lived up to its premier billing as the three-round schedule whittled the 46-person field down to an elite concluding group. The 3x3 results culminated in Taosif Amin Sahil taking victory with a crisp 7.64 winning average, bolstered by a best single of 6.03 seconds. Md Tafsirul Islam pressed the pace relentlessly to claim second place on a 7.80 average, while Zuhair Raiyan Khan locked down the third spot on the podium with an 8.51 mark. The multi-stage elimination proved ideal for testing stamina across consecutive high-pressure solves in the local speedcubing calendar.

Taosif Amin Sahil extended his command across the big cube roster, claiming first place in both the 4x4x4 Cube and 6x6x6 Cube events. In the two-round 4x4x4 Cube, where 35 competitors contended, Sahil delivered a tournament-best 23.98 single on his way to his winning 29.33 average. Arnab Banik took runner-up honours with a 39.37 average, followed closely by Md Tafsirul Islam at 40.04. The direct final of the 6x6x6 Cube saw Sahil conquer the big cube division once more, securing gold with a 2:09.88 average and a 1:59.04 single, while Arnab Banik finished second at 2:16.09 and Towhidun Nobi secured third at 2:56.24.

The shorter sprint puzzles brought instant intensity to the floor, where fraction-of-a-second margins separated the top seeds in the Dhaka Summer Open A 2024. In the 2x2x2 Cube, Talha Harun captured the title with a rapid 2.49 average across the two rounds, edging out Hasnine Rashid who posted a 2.53 average for silver. Zuhair Raiyan Khan took third place with a 3.27 average. In the Pyraminx, Ahnaf Uddin Rafid demonstrated exceptional precision across two rounds among 29 competitors, securing the gold medal with a winning average of 4.19 ahead of Md Wayashik Nihal Arnob at 4.75 and Talha Harun at 5.34.

Beyond the podium battles, the scorecards revealed major milestones from dedicated participants who took full advantage of the competition schedule. Kazi Nehan achieved a massive 80 percent drop on his 2x2x2 Cube personal best, clocking 2.76 seconds, improved his 3x3x3 Cube mark by 44.3 percent to 11.45, and completed his first ever attempt at 4x4x4 Cube with a 51.33. Raaid Bin Rahman sliced 53 percent off his previous Pyraminx best down to 7.25 seconds, improved his 2x2x2 Cube single by 34.1 percent to 3.63, and recorded his first official 4x4x4 Cube solve at 53.85. Khandaker Raad Shahamat entered all five events, securing 8th in 6x6x6 Cube while posting a 34.7 percent personal best of 6.94 in Pyraminx. Darul Zinan completed his first ever 4x4x4 Cube attempt at 1:21.39 and dropped his Pyraminx personal best by 34.4 percent to 7.98.

The breakthrough performances continued through the roster, with competitors tackling unfamiliar puzzles and shattering individual milestones. Nipun Borman delivered a 32.1 percent personal best of 10.25 in the 3x3x3 Cube alongside first ever attempts in both the 2x2x2 Cube at 3.97 and 4x4x4 Cube at 1:08.18. Shafayat Hossain Khan registered his first 2x2x2 Cube attempt at 10.64 while improving his Pyraminx single by 29.7 percent to 10.44. Ilhan Ibne Ahmed claimed a best finish of 5th in the 3x3x3 Cube, lowering his 2x2x2 Cube best by 28.3 percent to 2.59 and his 3x3x3 Cube single by 15.5 percent to 8.23. Shahir Chowdhury took on four disciplines, logging first ever attempts in the 2x2x2 Cube at 3.03, Pyraminx at 10.89, and 4x4x4 Cube at 1:03.24.

When the final solves settled, Bangladesh secured all 15 available podium positions across the five scheduled disciplines. For the 48 cubers gathered in Dhaka, navigating the precise cuts and progressive rounds offered a thorough assessment of technical precision and competitive endurance. The high-calibre results across every category established clear targets for every solver as the community looks forward to the next season on the national circuit.

With multiple event sweeps, personal bests across multiple categories, and intense elimination rounds, the cubing competition at Orchid International School delivered an exceptional display of skill. As the WCA competition concluded, the achievements of both the podium finishers and advancing competitors highlighted the continued depth and development of the regional speedcubing community.