Chattogram:The 'Robi-Dristi Debate Championship 2026' commenced today at the Theatre Institute auditorium in the port city. The championship will conclude with the grand finale on October 9.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, this year's event, sponsored by Robi Axiata PLC, features the 31st Inter-School and 20th Inter-University debate competitions organized by Dristi Chattogram.
In the school category, 32 institutions from the Chattogram metropolitan area are participating, while 24 institutions and debate clubs from across the country are competing in the university category.
The ceremony was presided over by Dristi Chattogram Founder Masud Bakul. Chattogram City Corporation Mayor Dr. Shahadat Hossain attended as the chief guest, emphasizing that debating fosters reasoning, tolerance, and leadership, encouraging constructive thinking among the youth.
Special guests included Robi Axiata PLC Chief Corporate and Regulatory Officer Shahed Alam, corporate personality and lyricist Asif Iqbal, Senior Cluster Market Director Sheikh Mainul Islam, and General Manager (Sustainability) Mahfuz Sobhan Roni.