Dhaka, Oct. 2 -- Drishti Debate Championship 2026,' one of the country's largest debate competitions, officially kicked off in Chattogram on Friday with a grand opening ceremony at the Theater Institute auditorium.

Sponsored by Robi Axiata PLC, a total of 56 educational institutions-including 32 schools from Chattogram metropolis and 24 universities and debating clubs from across Bangladesh-are participating in the tournament. The week-long debate festival will conclude with the final round and closing ceremony on October 9.

This year's event marks the 31st Inter-School and 20th Inter-University Debate Competition organized by Drishti Chattogram.

Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) Mayor Dr. Shahadat Hossain inaugurated the championship ...