Dhaka, June 6 -- Two young Bangladeshis, Md Toufiq Elahi and Tisha Khandokar, have been selected as in-person delegates for the prestigious World Bank Group Youth Summit 2026, set to be held on June 11-12 at the headquarters of the World Bank Group in Washington.

Their selection came through a highly competitive, merit-based process involving applicants from across the globe, highlighting the growing presence of Bangladeshi youth in international development, innovation and leadership initiatives.

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