The National Talent Fest 2025, organised by the United Nations Youth and Students Association of Bangladesh (UNYSAB), celebrated the brilliance, creativity, and innovative spirit of the country’s young minds.
The grand finale of the daylong event was held last Saturday (November 8) at Rajshahi University’s Kazi Nazrul Islam Auditorium, transforming the campus into a vibrant hub of talent and enthusiasm as students from various universities across the country came together to compete and collaborate.
The competition featured three main segments—Business Case Competition, Promo Ad Making, and Creative Content Writing. Participants showcased their creativity, analytical skills, teamwork, and innovative thinking through these categories. North South University’s Team Jhalmuri emerged as the highlight of the event, clinching championships in multiple segments.
Professor Dr Mohammad Main Uddin, Pro-Vice Chancellor (Administration) of Rajshahi University, attended the program as the chief guest. Other distinguished guests included Dr Md Amirul Islam, the university’s student advisor; Dr Md Zahurul Anis from the Department of Management; UNYSAB President Amena Rashid Bania; and Mohammad Mamun Mia, the World Bank program coordinator and UNYSAB trustee board member.
Addressing the students, Professor Dr Main Uddin said that events like this play a crucial role in nurturing students’ skills and creativity.
“In today’s competitive world, active participation in co-curricular activities, alongside academic learning, helps develop leadership and real-world experience,” he added.
In the Business Case Competition and Promo Ad Making categories, Team Jhalmuri from North South University secured double championships, while Team High Table from Rajshahi University and Team Red Marked from East West University were declared first and second runners-up, respectively.
In the Promo Ad segment, Team Ad Just Made from Rajshahi University and Team Gryffindors took first and second place, respectively.
In the Creative Content Writing category, Sharifatunnesa from the University of Chittagong claimed the championship title, while Noshaiba Nowrin from Jahangirnagar University and Mohammad Junaidul Islam from Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) won first and second runner-up positions, respectively.
The event was supported by several partners, including Bioxin as the title partner, Chandrakali as the sustainability partner, and Berlo Communications Limited as the PR partner.
Moreover, SME Foundation, Marico Bangladesh, NIT Global Academy, Radio Padma 99.2 FM, Bombay Sweets, Radio Carnival, and others also contributed as supporting partners.
Participants said the National Talent Fest helped enhance their creativity, teamwork, and presentation skills.
UNYSAB representatives said that the event successfully showcased the leadership, innovation, and talent of the country’s youth at the national level—and that the organisation aims to host an even larger edition next year.
