JCI Bangladesh hosted the Ten Outstanding Young Persons (TOYP) of Bangladesh 2026 gala ceremony at the Grand Ballroom of Radisson Blu Dhaka on Saturday.
Presented by BioBuild Development Ltd and powered by Rhythm, the event celebrated young individuals recognised for their achievements, leadership and contributions to society.
Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Anee, MP, water resources minister, attended the ceremony as chief guest, while Swiss Ambassador to Bangladesh Reto Renggli was the special guest.
The event brought together distinguished guests and members of the JCI Bangladesh community to recognise young talent and celebrate leadership, achievement and social impact.
Arefeen Raafi Ahmed, national president of JCI Bangladesh for 2026, welcomed the guests and award recipients. Event adviser Erfan Haque and event directors Sk Motiur Rahman and Zafir Shafie expressed their gratitude to those involved.
The 10 TOYP award recipients this year were Dr Sunsila Jabrin Priyanka, MP, for Humanitarian Leadership; Mohammad Mohasin for Moral Leadership; Samanzar Sayeed for Culture; Amid Sakif Khan for Business Accomplishment; Lisa Saha for Academic Leadership; Kazi Ashikur Rasul for Entrepreneurial Accomplishment; Mohammad Jahirul Islam for Voluntary Leadership; Afeida Khandaker for Sports; Md Rasel Bin Ahad for Economic Development; and Afsan Ara Bindu for Personal Accomplishment.
The silver sponsors were Stamford University Bangladesh, Curtivelle, Mutual Logistics Solution, English Therapy, Seven Seas Shipping Lines, Eastern Medical College and Hospital, and Red Carpet.
Singularity Ltd was the creative partner, Crimson Cup the coffee partner, and Craftiman the gift partner. Zephyr and Lambert were the refreshment partners, while Hermizon was the fashion partner.
JCI Bangladesh is part of Junior Chamber International, a global network that empowers young people to create positive change through leadership development, community engagement and active citizenship.