Four Bangladeshis named in QECT 100 Young Leaders Awards 2026

Four young leaders from Bangladesh have been recognised in the QECT 100 Young Leaders Awards 2026, announced by the Queen Elizabeth II Commonwealth Trust, marking the centenary of Queen Elizabeth II, said a press release.

The award honours 100 outstanding young changemakers from across the Commonwealth, celebrating what would have been the late monarch’s 100th birthday on 21 April 2026, and her long-standing belief in the role of youth in shaping communities and the future.

The Bangladeshi recipients are Shah Rafayat Chowdhury of Footsteps Bangladesh, Munia Islam Mozumder of Teach for Bangladesh, Imran Hamin of Farm Solution BD, and Md Rezwanul Islam Shuvo of Eco Sentinels Bangladesh.

Selected through a highly competitive process from thousands of applications, the awardees were recognised for their contributions across different sectors, including education and employability, environment, food and agriculture, health, and inclusion.

The awards aim to highlight young leaders whose initiatives are addressing key challenges across the Commonwealth. In the coming months, the recipients will take part in different engagements, capacity-building programmes and global networking opportunities to expand their impact.

British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke congratulated the winners, saying their work reflects shared Commonwealth values of inclusion and innovation and honours Queen Elizabeth II’s commitment to empowering young people to build a better future.