DHAKA : The Russian House in Dhaka, in cooperation with
the Bangladesh International Youth Foundation (BIYF), hosted a preparatory
meeting for the International Festival of Youth 2026, bringing together
Bangladeshi young people interested in international youth cooperation and
opportunities to participate in youth programmes in Russia, a press release
said
During the meeting, participants were introduced to the
upcoming International Festival of Youth 2026, which will be held in
Yekaterinburg, Russia, from 11 to 17 September 2026. The festival will bring
together young leaders and youth representatives from Russia and countries
around the world, providing an opportunity for international interaction, exchange
of ideas and experiences, and the development of connections among young people
from different countries.
The preparatory meeting also provided an opportunity for
participants to learn more about the upcoming festival and its international
youth engagement opportunities.
Bangladeshi participants who attended the previous edition
of the International Festival of Youth also joined the meeting. Drawing on
their own experiences, they shared personal insights, practical advice and
reflections with those preparing to participate in international youth
programmes.
Their firsthand experiences offered valuable guidance to
the prospective participants and helped them gain a better understanding of the
opportunities available through international youth programmes.
The meeting reflects the continued efforts of the Russian House in Dhaka to promote youth engagement, international cooperation and people-to-people contacts, while creating opportunities for Bangladeshi youth to connect and exchange experiences with young people from Russia and other countries.
