BUP Development Leaders Club Presents Devthon 6.0

Schedule

Sun, 16 Nov, 2025 at 08:00 am

Location

Bangladesh University of Professionals, 1216 Mirpur, Bangladesh | Dhaka, DA

Get ready to unlock your potential!
The ??? ??????????? ???????’ ???? (??????) is back with a more powerful, creative, and transformative sixth edition — ??????? ?.?!
DEVTHON is designed to inspire young visionaries and future leaders to unlock their potential, refine their skills, and channel their creativity into meaningful action. It’s a journey of turning ideas into impact. At DEVTHON 6.0, we aim to bring together students, young professionals, and development enthusiasts to share ideas, learn from one another, and shape practical approaches for a more inclusive and sustainable future.
So, are you ready to be part of the movement that transforms imagination into impact?
Then gear up — because DEVTHON 6.0 is here to test your creativity, strategy, and vision for a better tomorrow.
This year, we’re taking things to the next level with ???? ??????? ???????? designed to challenge your intellect, creativity, and vision for change:
1. Development Case Competition
2. Development Career Expo
3. DevTalk
4. Short Documentary & Short Film Competition
5. Creative Digital Contest powered by CSD
The details of the segments are as follows:

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The Development Case Competition is the signature event of DEVTHON 6.0— where innovation meets impact. Designed for undergraduate students, teams of ?–? ??????? from any university will tackle real-world challenges. Cross-university participation is encouraged. The first round will be conducted online, and teams will receive a social case under a specific theme.
???????????: Undergraduate Students
???????????? ????: https://forms.gle/rHXrKGTrm8PSMwqF7
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????? ????: 510 BDT (12 October – 15 October)
???????: 610 BDT (16 October – 28 October)

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The Development Career Expo connects passionate students with top development organizations, NGOs, research institutes, and international agencies. Through interactive booths, live Q&A sessions, mentorship opportunities, and direct CV submissions, participants can explore diverse career paths and take their first step toward real-world impact.
???????????? ???: No registration fee is required to participate in this segment.

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DevTalk is a panel discussion platform for knowledge-seeking enthusiasts where undergraduate and graduate students can engage directly with real-life development practitioners. Through this event, students can learn about innovative initiatives, success stories, and future prospects from professional and practitioners. Distinguished professionals from various organizations share their experiences and insights, helping students broaden their understanding and build practical knowledge.
???????????? ???: No registration fee is required to participate in this segment.

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Lights. Camera. Development! This segment invites undergraduate or graduate students with an enthusiastic team of 3-4 members to produce a 3–5 minute short film or documentary that captures the spirit of development based on a predetermined theme.
???????????: Undergraduate and graduate students (enrolled in a regular program)
???????????? ????: https://forms.gle/GPkJG6jt27deYoTm7
???????????? ???:
????? ????: 290 BDT (12 October – 15 October)
???????: 380 BDT (16 October – 28 October)
?????: Social and Economic Inclusion to Reduce Inequality:
- Gender Based Violence
- Protection of Children’s Rights
- Disability and Exclusion
- Lost Childhood
- Digital Divide
- Ethnic and Indigenous Rights
- Protecting Marginalised Communities
- Voices of the Unheard
- Empowerment and Employment
- Corruption and Elite Capture

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Create. Inspire. Transform. The newest addition to DEVTHON 6.0 celebrates digital creativity through two sub-categories:

i) ??????? (????? ????? ???????????): DevShot focuses on photography with storytelling — capturing the realities of development in action. It invites creative individuals to highlight pressing themes through the lens of a camera. By transforming powerful visuals into meaningful narratives, DevShot aims to foster awareness, provoke dialogue, and leave a lasting impression on viewers.
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-Submit a series of 3–5 photos that together tell a story (6”×4” ratio).
-Photos should be arranged in a sequence that conveys a clear idea, message, or emotion.
-Each entry must include a title and a caption/description (max 150 words) explaining the story.
-Photos must be original and taken by the participant.
-Orientation can be portrait or landscape, but keep it consistent for better framing.
-Acceptable formats: JPEG/JPG, high-resolution (minimum 1500px on the long side).
-No heavy watermarking or text overlays on photos.
???????????: College and Undergraduate Students
???????????? ????: https://forms.gle/TGciPVH82i5d8F7s9
???????????? ???:
????? ????: 160 BDT (12 October – 15 October)
???????: 210 BDT (16 October – 28 October)
?????: The City Speaks:
- Urban Life
- Slum Life and Informal Settlement
- Youth Voice (includes movements like the July Uprising, youth activism, and other social or civic initiatives)
- City's Nature

ii) ??????? (????? ???????): DevToon merges humor and creativity to present development-related issues in an engaging, relatable, and thought-provoking way. Participants will use comics to simplify complex topics related to the theme, making them accessible to wider audiences. Beyond entertainment, DevToon serves as a creative platform to highlight critical ideas through a format that resonates with today’s digital generation.
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-Submit 1–4 cartoons or comic strips (hand-drawn or digital).
-Format: JPEG/JPG, A4 size, landscape or portrait orientation, 300 DPI resolution.
???????????: College and Undergraduate Students
???????????? ????: https://forms.gle/6fmhxh87wbWCt98W8
???????????? ???:
????? ????: 110 BDT (12 October – 15 October)
???????: 160 BDT (16 October – 28 October)
?????: When the Climate Speaks:
- Climate Poverty
- Gendered Experience of Climate Change
- Waste Management
- Pollution
- Climate Politics
????: The participants of Digital Creative Contest powered by CSD can participate either in DevToon or DevShot or both.

Where is it happening?

Bangladesh University of Professionals, 1216 Mirpur, Bangladesh, বাংলাদেশ ইনিভার্সিটি, Asad Avenue, ঢাকা, বাংলাদেশ, Dhaka, Bangladesh

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