BNDS National Barwari Debate Competition across country
Staff Correspondent
Bangladesh National Debating Society (BNDS), which started its journey with the slogan 'Drawing the canvas of freedom in the shadow of reason', has organized the "National Debate Competition 2026" under the patronage of Haji Eyakub Ali Foundation.
The competition, which will be held with the participation of school, college, madrasa and university students from all over the country, will provide an opportunity for young people to showcase their logic, thinking, creativity and leadership skills.
The organization said that since there is no competition between specific teams like in traditional debates, the contestants will have the opportunity to freely present their thoughts, analysis, and creativity. The competition will be held separately for school, college, and university level students.
School, college, madrasa and undergraduate students from all over the country can participate in the competition. School level students will compete in Group 'A', college level students in Group 'B' and university level students in Group 'C'.
The topic of debate in Group A has been set as 'If we don't wake up, mother...'. The contestants will have to present their speeches on this topic within two minutes. In Group B, the topic is 'This storm is heavy, we have to cross', where the time for the presentation of the speech is two minutes and 30 seconds. And in Group C, the topic for university-level contestants has been set as 'When my footprints will not be left on this floor...'. The time for the presentation of the speech in this group will be three minutes.
Competitors will have to complete the registration through the prescribed registration form [which is Facebook/ bnds.org ] by recording a video on the specified topic and time and submit the video at the same time. There is no registration fee to participate in the competition. The last date for registration and video submission is 30 September 2026.
The first place winner in each group of the competition will receive a book worth 5,000 taka, a crest and a certificate. The second place winner will receive a book worth 3,000 taka, a crest and a certificate, and the third place winner will receive a book worth 2,000 taka, a crest and a certificate. Not only the first three places, but also the fourth to tenth place winners in each group will be given special certificates.
In addition, there is a digital certificate for each participant who participates in the competition. Videos of the top 10 participants in each group will be published on the Facebook page of the Bangladesh National Debating Society.
The organizers hope that this competition will further develop the ability of young people from different parts of the country to think logically and present their opinions. It will also develop freedom of expression, mutual respect, analytical thinking, and leadership qualities among the young people.
