Four students of Rajshahi University (RU) have developed a free, advertisement-free mobile application called Muthomess to simplify mess management. The app has surpassed 2,000 users and is reportedly used daily in more than 600 messes across the country.

The idea emerged from the personal experience of Motiur Rahman Mizan, who faced difficulties managing daily meals, grocery expenses and monthly accounts while living in a student mess. Recognising that many students encounter similar challenges, he decided to develop a digital solution.

Mizan developed the platform with three fellow RU students: Md Mukul Hossen, Fardaus Hossain Anoy and Rajiwan Anwar Ratul.

Muthomess allows mess managers and members to maintain daily meal records, track grocery expenses and financial transactions, and manage member information from a single platform. It aims to reduce the burden of handwritten accounting, minimise calculation errors and improve transparency in shared expenses.

Managing a student mess often involves calculating individual meal costs, dividing grocery expenses and keeping track of monthly payments. These responsibilities can lead to confusion and disagreements among members. The app seeks to make the process easier through a centralised digital system.

One of its key features is that it is completely free and contains no advertisements. Students and mess managers across Bangladesh can download and use the application without paying subscription fees.

Muthomess is available on the Google Play Store.