Chattogram’s youth writing challenge

Write the idea
only you can.

One remarkable essay will name Chattogram’s 19th Scholar—and put an iPhone in the winner’s hand.

Read the brief

Students across Chattogram
are already stepping forward.

A student writing an essay, surrounded by a bee and hand-drawn prize symbols
AGE 12–20ENTRY ৳300ONE ORIGINAL ESSAYCHITTAGONGAGE 12–20ENTRY ৳300
01 / THE CHALLENGE

Not another
school assignment.

We’re looking for perspective—not perfect grammar dressed up in big words. Choose an idea that matters, make a clear argument, and show us how your mind moves.

01The 19th Scholar
First prize

iPhone

For the essay that refuses to be forgotten.

02
Second prize

Digital camera

For an eye that sees the ordinary differently.

03
Third prize

Laptop

For ideas that deserve to elevate further.

THE WRITING BRIEF / A19

Creative freedom.
Clear boundaries.

Write about anything—but make every word yours.

  1. 01
    TopicAny creative topic.
  2. 02
    LanguageBangla or English.
  3. 03
    Length400–600 words.
  4. 04
    AI screeningAI-generated entries will be filtered out.
  5. 05
    OriginalityCopied or pasted material will be detected.
02 / YOUR ROUTE IN

Four clean steps.
Zero confusion.

Registration and submission stay separate so every essay remains tied to one paid, verified participant.

  1. 1

    Register

    Send ৳300 to our bKash number and complete the entry form.

  2. 2

    We verify

    Your registration and member ID are created automatically; we verify the transaction.

  3. 3

    Check your inbox

    After approval, we email your active member ID.

  4. 4

    Submit your essay

    Use that member ID to upload your final file by 1 September 2026.

03 / EARLY ENTRANTS

A city full of
sharp minds.

Meet a rotating selection of students from schools across the Chattogram board.

YOUR PAGE IS BLANK—FOR NOW

Could your essay
be the one?

Entries close on 20 August 2026.
Essay submission closes 1 September.