BUBT clinches ATN Bangla Shadow Parliament Debate title

The Debating Club of Bangladesh University of Business and Technology (BUBT) has won the championship title at the ATN Bangla Shadow Parliament Debate Competition 2026.

Organised by Debate for Democracy, the national competition concluded with BUBT defeating Dhaka College in the final.

Dr Naznin Ahmed, executive director of the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), attended the event as the chief guest.

The winning BUBT team comprised Afrin Sultana Mishti, Sohan Ibne Shahid, Ishtiak Ahamed Sonet, Abdur Razzak and Suraiya Ahmed Sadika.

The team secured the title through analytical skills, teamwork and effective arguments, bringing recognition to the university.

The achievement further strengthens BUBT's presence in the national debating arena. The university's Debating Club continues to promote critical thinking, intellectual leadership and public speaking among students.