The results for the 12th National Twaki Art and Essay Competition 2026 have been officially announced by the 'Sontrash Nirmul Twaki Moncho'. The organization confirmed the results through a press release on Saturday. The grand award ceremony is scheduled to take place on November 20 at 3:00 PM at the Sufia Kamal Auditorium of the National Museum in Dhaka.
This year's competition witnessed enthusiastic participation from students across the country, with 850 entries in the art category and 300 in the essay category. The competition was divided into three distinct age groups for both art and essay segments. Winners securing the first position in each category will be awarded the prestigious 'Twaki Medal'. Additionally, those finishing in second and third places will receive special crests, books, and certificates, while the top ten participants will also be honored with crests, books, and certificates.
The judging panel for the event comprised eminent personalities. The essay competition was judged by economist Anu Muhammad and Rafiur Rabbi, while the art competition was evaluated by renowned artists Rafiqun Nabi, Zahid Mustafa, and Ashok Karmakar. Their rigorous evaluation process ensured the selection of the most deserving young talents.
Organizers have announced that a commemorative publication titled 'Twaki' will be published, featuring the winning artworks and essays from all categories. This initiative aims to document the creative expressions of the youth and encourage their intellectual growth.
In the essay competition, Tahmid Anan Jarif from Bogura secured first place in the 'K' group with his essay on 'My School', followed by Amiy Chakraborty from Narayanganj and Parban Saha from Dhaka. In the 'B' group, Nafim Hayat from Bogura took the top spot with his essay titled 'We Do Not Want Child Abuse', followed by Muhib E Zahra Fiza from Dhaka and Aranyak Pal Prachurya from Rangpur. The success of these young participants is expected to inspire further creative endeavors among the youth of the nation.
