TGN Desk:
The prestigious Global Net Newspaper English Debate Competition 2026 alongside the Rural Kids Global Voices initiative was grandly held on the morning of September 5, 2026, at the Nabinagar Upazila Parishad Auditorium. The vibrant event aimed to empower rural students by enhancing their English communication and critical thinking skills.
Program Highlights & Key Guests
The grand inauguration was led by Mr. Nazimul Haque, Additional DIG of Chattogram Range, Bangladesh Police, who formally declared the event open.
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Presided over by: Mr. Rakibul Islam, Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO), Nabinagar.
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Guest of Honor: Professor Dr. Syed Samsuddin Ahmed, Honorable Vice Chancellor, University of Brahmanbaria.
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Special Guests:
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Mr. Piash Basak, Additional Police Super, Nabinagar Circle, Brahmanbaria
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Professor Md. Ibrahim, Dean, University of Brahmanbaria
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Mr. Arup Kumar Ghosh, General Manager, The Daily Prothom Alo
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Ln. Mithu Dhar Chowdhury, Editor & Publisher, The Global Net and Debate Authority
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Panel of Adjudicators
The high-stakes debate matches were evaluated by a distinguished panel of judges:
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Mr. Washim Ahmed Khan Shimul, Founder, International English Center, Brahmanbaria
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Mr. Niaz Mahmud, University of Brahmanbaria
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Mr. Suman Bhuiyan, Assistant Upazila Election Officer, Nabinagar
Speakers & Educators
Distinguished educationalists addressed the gathering, emphasizing the critical role of English fluency for rural youth on global platforms:
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Mr. Olyullah, Assistant Headmaster, Nabinagar Govt. Pilot High School
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Mr. Helal Uddin, Assistant Headmaster, Salimgonj A.R.M. High School
Championship Results
Following intense, articulate arguments from both sides, Salimgonj A.R.M. High School emerged as the Champions, demonstrating exceptional eloquence and reasoning. Nabinagar Govt. Pilot High School put up a formidable effort to secure the Runners-Up position.
