Bangladesh, Aug. 12 -- Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) and the Bangladesh Debating Council (BDC) will host an all-women national debate tournament in Dhaka from Aug 28-30.

The three-day event, titled "Shevolution 2026", will take place at the IUB campus under the theme "#HearHerRoar", with IUB as the title sponsor, the university said in a statement.

The event will be presented as "IUB Presents BDC Shevolution 2026".

More than 500 participants from across Bangladesh are expected to attend, including around 120 debaters, more than 50 adjudicators and over 100 organisers and volunteers, the statement read.

Every level of the tournament, from participation and adjudication to organisation and leadership, will be led by women. ...