Bangladesh Youth Environmental Initiative honored National Earth Olympiad 2026 winners at the French Residence in Dhaka, with four students selected to represent Bangladesh at the International Earth Science Olympiad.
Four Bangladeshi students have been selected to represent the country at the International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO) 2026 in Turin, Italy, after emerging as the top performers in the National Earth Olympiad (NEO) 2026, organisers said.
The winners, Ajmain Hussain Adiyan of International School Dhaka, Shahad Shahriar of Notre Dame College, Tawhidur Rahman of Notre Dame College and Md. Omar Faruk of Notre Dame College, were honoured at an award ceremony hosted by French Ambassador to Bangladesh Jean-Marc Séré-Charlet at the French Residence in Dhaka on June 13.
Presenting certificates and medals to the top performers, Ambassador Séré-Charlet highlighted the importance of science-based solutions and international cooperation in addressing environmental challenges.
The ceremony brought together students, educators, policymakers, diplomats and environmental professionals to celebrate Bangladesh’s emerging talent in earth and environmental science.
Organised by the Bangladesh Youth Environmental Initiative (BYEI), NEO 2026 attracted more than 2,270 student registrations from across the country. The competition featured an online preliminary round, in-person divisional examinations, the Green Day Training (GDT) workshop, the national round, an online camp and the Bangladesh National Team Selection Test.
A key component of the Olympiad was the E-STEM Action Project, through which participants identified local environmental challenges and developed STEM-based solutions with funding and mentorship support.
NEO 2026 received support from the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE), while Kishor Alo served as the media partner. The Department of Geology at the University of Dhaka and the Department of Environmental Science and Management at Independent University, Bangladesh, provided strategic and knowledge support.
In his closing remarks, BYEI Founder and Trustee Shamir Shehab reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to advancing environmental education and expressed gratitude to all partners and supporters.
Founded in 2009, BYEI promotes environmental education and youth leadership through initiatives such as the National Earth Olympiad. The organisation received the 2025 Global E-STEM Excellence Award from NAAEE in recognition of its impact.
