Young Talents Shine at Inaugural Kidlon Junior Award 2025

The KIB 3D Auditorium Hall in Dhaka recently became a hub of youthful brilliance as the first-ever Kidlon Junior Talent Award 2025 honoured Bangladesh’s most promising young achievers.

Organised by Twimbol, the landmark event celebrated excellence across 12 diverse categories, recognising the extraordinary accomplishments of young talents selected from a competitive pool of 36 finalists.

A total of 12 outstanding individuals were awarded, their selection guided by a distinguished panel of judges whose expertise lent both credibility and inspiration to the occasion.

The jury included Suraiya Siddiqua, Director of Sales and Marketing at Grameen Danone – Shokti, whose insights helped assess achievements in the health and social sectors. Influential digital creator and AI content pioneer RobinRafan (Obidur Rahman) brought his contemporary perspective, particularly resonating with the tech-savvy youth.

Joining them was Aysha Siddika, who evaluated entries in the healthcare and wellness segment, while Tania Taslima, Managing Director of 2TS Creation, completed the expert panel with her creative industry knowledge.

From over 300 initial submissions, the jury selected 36 finalists, ultimately awarding 12 winners for their exceptional contributions in fields such as environmental advocacy (Md Mirajul Islam), digital content creation (Mahmud HM), innovation (Zarif Hasan), and the arts (Ayaaz Mahmud).

Antu Kareem, Managing Director of Kidlon Bangladesh, expressed his enthusiasm about the initiative, saying, “This inaugural event reflects our commitment to nurturing young talent. We aim to make this an annual celebration of excellence.”

Event organiser Shamim Ashraf echoed the sentiment, adding, “Our goal is to inspire creativity among children and provide platforms that foster their growth and confidence.”

With an accomplished jury and a vibrant display of youthful excellence, the Kidlon Junior Talent Award 2025 has set a high benchmark in recognising and supporting the next generation of leaders and innovators in Bangladesh.