Dhaka: The Queen Elizabeth II Commonwealth Trust (QECT), established by Queen Elizabeth II, has announced the QECT 100 Young Leaders Awardees 2026, recognizing 100 exceptional young changemakers from across the Commonwealth, including four young leaders from Bangladesh.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the British High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Sarah Cooke, congratulated the four young leaders from Bangladesh who have been acknowledged among the QECT 100. She emphasized that their work reflects the shared Commonwealth values of inclusion and innovation, honoring Queen Elizabeth II’s enduring commitment to empowering young people to shape a better future.
This initiative marks what would have been Queen Elizabeth II’s 100th birthday on 21 April 2026 and celebrates her belief in the power of young people to strengthen communities and shape the future, as stated by the British High Commission in Dhaka.
The four young leaders from Bangladesh selected are Shah Rafayat Chowdhury of Footsteps Bangladesh, Munia Islam Mozumder of Teach for Bangladesh, Imran Hamin of Farm Solution BD, and Md Rezwanul Islam Shuvo of Eco Sentinels Bangladesh. These individuals were chosen through a highly competitive process from thousands of applications, representing impactful work across education and employability, environment, food and agriculture, health, and inclusion.
The awards honor young leaders whose initiatives are transforming communities and addressing some of the Commonwealth’s most pressing challenges. Over the coming months, the awardees will participate in curated engagements, capacity-building opportunities, and global networking designed to amplify their work and strengthen their impact.