National Earth Olympiad 2026 Awards Ceremony Held in Dhaka; Top Students to Represent Bangladesh Internationally

The award ceremony for the National Earth Olympiad (NEO) 2026 took place in Dhaka, hosted by the French Ambassador to Bangladesh. The event celebrated students passionate about environmental science, with winners receiving certificates and medals. Azmain Hussain Adian from International School Dhaka and Shahad Shahriar, Tawhidur Rahman, and Md. Omar Faruk from Notre Dame College were selected as national winners. They will represent Bangladesh at the International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO) 2026 in Turin, Italy. The Olympiad also featured an 'E-STEM Action Project' where students identified and proposed STEM-based solutions for local environmental issues, receiving mentorship and funding. Over 2,270 students registered for this year's competition.

The National Earth Olympiad recognizes and encourages young talent in environmental science, providing a platform for students to represent Bangladesh internationally and develop solutions for environmental challenges.