Stockholm Junior Water Prize Bangladesh Award Ceremony 2024 Celebrates Young Innovators Solutions for Water-Related Issues.

Saturday, May 25, 2024

The Stockholm Junior Water Prize Bangladesh (SJWPBD) Award Ceremony 2024, held on the 10th of May, Friday, from 3:30pm to 5:00pm, at Ascott Palace, Baridhara, Dhaka,Bangladesh, dazzled audiences as it showcased the groundbreaking solutions crafted by the brilliant young minds of Bangladesh to tackle pressing water-related challenges. Set against the backdrop of a prestigious venue in Dhaka, the event was an extraordinary celebration of talent, innovation, and dedication. Since its inception in September of the previous year, the competition has attracted an overwhelming response, with 168 teams registering to participate. These teams, composed ofindividuals aged between 15 and 20, brought forth their ingenuity and passion to confront water scarcity and pollution head-on. After a rigorous selection process, 11 project paperswere chosen for the final stage from 46 submissions , outshining the competition with their creativity and effectiveness. The winners of this distinguished competition will representBangladesh at the 'Stockholm Junior Water Prize in Stockholm, Sweden, this August, joining peers from 40+ other nations. During the ceremony, the finalists showcased their innovative solutions, ranging from locally-sourced water filtration systems to grassroots awareness campaigns. The winners notonly demonstrated exceptional creativity but also exhibited a profound commitment to sustainable water management.