University of Dhaka (DU) student has won top recognition at an international painting competition in Russia after her artwork was selected as the best among 1,653 submissions from young artists across multiple countries, according to a press release said. The award was given at the “KARTINA MIRA” international painting competition held in Samara, where the entry titled The Craftsman by Aroni Hossain Othoi, a student of the Drawing and Painting Department under the Faculty of Fine Arts (2018–2019 session), was selected as the winning artwork.
The competition brought together emerging artists from around the world, with submissions evaluated across a total pool of 1,653 works. The recognition marks a significant international achievement for the Dhaka University student, who was formally honoured during a ceremony linked to the event held at the State Tretyakov Gallery. The award and certificate were presented on 24 June 2026 by Nikolay Mikhailovich Kropachev, Rector of Saint Petersburg University, underscoring the academic and cultural collaboration surrounding the event.
The “KARTINA MIRA” competition is focused on showcasing contemporary works by young artists and was held in the Russian city of Samara. The selection of The Craftsman as the top entry highlights the visibility of South Asian talent in global fine arts platforms, particularly in competitive international exhibitions featuring large submission volumes.
Following the recognition, Aroni Hossain Othoi met the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Dhaka, Professor Dr ABM Obaidul Islam, on Sunday, 5 July 2026. During the meeting, the Vice-Chancellor congratulated the student on her achievement, stating that the university family was proud and delighted at her success on an international stage.
The University of Dhaka administration welcomed the recognition as an important milestone for its Faculty of Fine Arts, noting that such achievements contribute to strengthening the institution’s global academic reputation and cultural presence.
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