Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- Bangladeshi youth leader Ahmed Fahmi has been shortlisted as a regional finalist for Asia for the 2026 Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work.

The recognition highlights his contributions to climate resilience and community-based development in Bangladesh, said a press release.

Fahmi is among 20 finalists selected from across the Commonwealth's five regions following a competitive selection process that drew 977 applications from 56 member states.

The finalists were chosen through a two-stage judging process led by 57 pan-Commonwealth adjudicators, assessing the scale, sustainability and impact of youth-led development initiatives aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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