Who can compete, and where they belong.
GPSO Season 1 (2026) runs across four age divisions and three language tracks. Every student finds a stage matched to their development.
General eligibility
Any student currently enrolled in a registered school, college, or university in Bangladesh may participate. Each institution sets its own internal selection criteria for the Institution Round; district and national rounds are open only to qualifiers from the level below.
The four age divisions
Divisions are based on the student's grade or year of study at the time of registration, with age provided as a guideline.
| Division | Age (typical) | Grade / Year | Who it's for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | 11–13 | Class 6 – 8 | Early secondary students stepping onto a competitive stage for the first time. |
| Secondary | 14–15 | Class 9 – 10 (SSC candidates) | Late secondary students refining technique under SSC-year pressure. |
| Higher Secondary | 16–18 | Class 11 – 12 (HSC candidates) | College-level orators preparing for university entrance and national stages. |
| Tertiary | 18–24 | University undergraduates | Undergraduate students competing at the highest division of the Olympiad. |
Three language tracks
Every division runs in parallel across all three tracks. A student picks one track per format and competes against peers in the same language.
Bangla
Pure Bangla delivery. Judges are native Bangla speakers using the same 50-point rubric.
English
Pure English delivery. Judges are fluent English-language educators and broadcast professionals.
Bilingual
Code-switching is allowed and assessed: speakers must demonstrate fluency and intentional use of both languages.
Formats offered in every division × track
Four formats per division × language combination. Total: up to 4 divisions × 3 tracks × 4 formats = 48 distinct competitions per season.
Prepared Speech
5–7 minute scripted speech on a chosen theme.
Impromptu Speech
2 minutes prep, 3–4 minutes delivery on a drawn topic.
Debate
Asian Parliamentary or BP-style debate, 3 vs 3.
Storytelling
Narrative performance with characterisation, pacing, and arc.
Ready to register?
Pick your institution, your division, and your language track — your coach or institution admin handles the rest.