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.

The World Bank Group Youth Summit, the institution’s largest annual event dedicated to people aged 18 to 35, brings together thousands of young leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers and development practitioners to exchange ideas and explore solutions to pressing global challenges.

This year’s summit will be held under the theme, “FutureWorks: Designing Jobs for the Digital Age,” with discussions focusing on the future of employment, education, skills development and entrepreneurship in an increasingly digital economy.

Organisers said the summit aims to empower young people to develop innovative solutions to development challenges, equip them with the knowledge and tools needed to create meaningful impact, and foster dialogue between youth, the World Bank Group and other key global stakeholders.

The event is linked to a global network of more than 10,000 alumni from over 170 countries, offering participants opportunities for collaboration, knowledge-sharing and long-term engagement with emerging leaders worldwide.

The selection of Toufiq Elahi and Tisha Khandokar underscores Bangladesh’s continued representation on global youth leadership platforms and reflects the potential of the country’s young generation to contribute to building a more inclusive, innovative and sustainable future.