Robi-Drishty Debate Championship 2026 Launches Nationwide

Cultivating evidence-based reasoning, logical argumentation, and youth-driven leadership skills, one of the nation's premier debate carnivals commenced in the port city. On Friday (October 2), the "Robi-Drishty Debate Championship 2026" was formally launched during an inaugural ceremony held at the Theatre Institute Auditorium.

Sponsored consistently by Robi Axiata PLC, the debate festival features 56 academic institutions, bringing together 32 schools from metropolitan Chattogram and 24 universities and debate clubs across Bangladesh. The contest will reach its peak during the final round and closing ceremony scheduled for October 9. This edition marks the 31st Inter-School and 20th Inter-University debate edition directed by Drishty Chattogram.

Chattogram City Corporation Mayor Dr. Shahadat Hossain inaugurated the tournament as chief guest. Special guests included Robi Axiata PLC Chief Corporate and Regulatory Officer Barrister Shahed Alam, corporate figure and lyricist Asif Iqbal, Robi Axiata Senior Cluster Market Director Sheikh Mainul Islam, and General Manager of Sustainability Mahfuz Sobhan Ronnie.

Presided over by Drishty Chattogram Founder Masud Bakul, the session was addressed by Tournament Committee Chairman Kashshaful Huq Shehzad, Convener Saifuddin Munna, Tournament Director Saber Shah, and former Drishty Chattogram President Saif Chowdhury.

In his inaugural remarks, Mayor Dr. Shahadat Hossain emphasized rational thinking, noting that debate goes beyond simple academic contestation to serve as a vital crucible for developing logic, mutual tolerance, and constructive leadership skills.

Highlighting a 16-year sponsorship journey, Barrister Shahed Alam affirmed that when youthful imagination and analytical thought are systematically guided, they create immense socioeconomic dividends for national progress. Asif Iqbal urged students to embrace structured logical reasoning, cultural alignment, and deep respect for opposing perspectives.

Drishty Chattogram Founder Masud Bakul traced their continuous legacy of organizing inter-school debates across 31 years and inter-university fixtures across 20 years, acknowledging Robi's steadfast institutional support.

The inaugural gathering was joined by Drishty Chattogram Senior Organizer Shahidul Islam, Competition Committee Convener and Joint Convener Jewel Ahmed, Tournament Committee Deputy Directors Sadman Sakib Jisan and Sumaiya Islam, Tournament Coordinator Munna Mumdar, School Committee Coordinator Dr. Yasin Sakib, Co-coordinator Junaid Asad, Media and Communication Committee Head Mujibul Huq, Joint Head Mehraj Bin Alam, and Hospitality Joint Head Arafat Kabir. Media and Communication Head Mujibul Huq confirmed that this assembly of brilliant minds will reinforce Chattogram's vibrant culture of free thought and technical reasoning.

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