BAQC – Bangladesh Aspiring QA Community
SQA Community Meetup Summary (Nov 28, 2025 • Mirpur 12)
Attendees: 8

Alhamdulillah, the meetup wrapped up beautifully 🤲 The venue—chosen by Shobuj vaiya—was a calm, inspiring masjid that set the perfect tone. May Allah place barakah in everyone’s efforts.

The gathering began at 4 PM right after Asr. Shiblee vaiya opened the discussion by reflecting on a community he built in his youth—how it started, who joined, the challenges they faced, and why it couldn’t sustain. His reflections gave us a roadmap of pitfalls to avoid and principles to follow for building something lasting, by Allah’s mercy.

Shobuj vaiya then shared his journey into tech—his background, how he discovered Software Testing, and what fuels his passion for SQA. He talked about how easily we slip into comfort zones, stop learning, and gradually fall behind. His hope is that this community becomes a place that pushes all of us to grow, stay current, and support one another 🤝

Later, Shiblee vaiya offered valuable insights into his SQA hiring process—what he looks for, how he finds top talent, and the patterns he has observed over the years. Those who attended benefited deeply from his advice.

Shobuj vaiya continued the hiring discussion with stories from real experiences—how many people struggle because they lack a supportive network, and how a community could fill that gap. He emphasized the need for volunteers to take responsibility for:
• offering online help
• inviting members
• answering questions or directing them to experts
• collecting data on QA trends, tools, and technologies in Bangladesh
• identifying what freshers truly need to get hired
He encouraged contributors to step up as subject-matter experts to share focused knowledge for the benefit of all.

The conversation naturally shifted toward AI. With so many answers instantly available online, why do we need a community? Shiblee vaiya led this thought-provoking discussion, explaining that the real value lies in what AI can’t offer—human connection, mentorship, lived experience, emotional support, and accountability.

We took a short snack break and prayed Maghrib. After Maghrib, Shiblee vaiya had to leave, and the rest of us continued with more casual but meaningful conversations.

We talked about automation testing, learning paths, and effective knowledge sharing. Juniors asked questions, seniors shared guidance, and we discussed our next steps and upcoming plans. The meetup wrapped up right at 7 PM, and we parted with warm goodbyes 🌙

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