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Season 2026 · April – October

Speak. Lead. Inspire.

বাংলাEnglishparallel tracks

The Global Public Speaking Olympiad returns for its 2026 season — a nationwide stage where students from every district of Bangladesh compete in parallel Bangla and English panels at every level, are judged live, and earn verified certificates.

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64
Districts
6
Rounds
2
Languages
24
Finalists
Schedule

Six stages, one national stage.

  1. 01
    Apr 2026

    Registration Opens

    Institutions register and onboard students for the 2026 season.

  2. 02
    May–Jun 2026

    Institution Round

    Internal selection across schools, colleges and universities.

  3. 03
    Jul–Aug 2026

    District Round

    Top speakers from each institution face district panels across all 64 districts.

  4. 04
    Sep 2026

    National Semifinals

    District winners convene online for the semifinal stage.

  5. 05
    17 Oct 2026

    National Finals · Dhaka

    Finalists take the national stage. Speak. Lead. Inspire.

  6. 06
    Late Oct 2026

    Awards Ceremony

    Trophies, scholarships and verified certificates awarded.

Judging Rubric

Scored on a transparent 50-point rubric.

Five equally weighted criteria, applied uniformly from the institution round to the national finals.

Content

10/10

Substance, originality and depth of argument.

Delivery

10/10

Voice, pace, expression and stage presence.

Language

10/10

Vocabulary, grammar and rhetorical strength.

Structure

10/10

Clarity, flow and logical organization.

Impact

10/10

Persuasive effect and lasting impression on the audience.

Total
50
points possible per round
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National Finals Venue

Dhaka · 17 October 2026

The 2026 National Finals will be hosted in Dhaka. The official venue, ticketing details and live broadcast partners will be announced closer to the event.

  • Champion, runner-up and category trophies awarded on stage.
  • Verified digital certificates issued to every finalist and judge.
  • Doors open early afternoon; ceremony concludes the same evening.
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17 Oct
2026 · Dhaka

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