Abul Khair Group Presents
MIC - Make It Count 2026
In a country where voices have shaped history, what will yours stand for?
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Abul Khair Group Presents MIC - Make It Count 2026
Registration for MIC 2026 has closed. Follow BUP Career Club's official page for competition updates.
About Make It Count
BUP Career Club proudly unveils Make It Count (MIC) 2026, the 4th edition of its flagship national public speaking competition. Bringing together university and college students from across Bangladesh, MIC returns with a stage for bold perspectives, compelling stories, and arguments that give people a reason to think again.
With “Freedom of Speech” as its theme, MIC 2026 celebrates the courage to question, express, and stand behind an idea while engaging with perspectives different from your own. In Bangladesh, where speaking up carries a powerful historical significance, the competition invites students to consider what they want to say and why it matters. Across three progressive stages, participants will demonstrate their ability to think critically, persuade, and connect with an audience.
Theme: Freedom of Speech
Event overview
- Round 123 - 27 October
Online video submission
The competition begins with your voice. Participants will submit a short video responding to an assigned topic, giving them the opportunity to showcase their perspective, delivery, and speaking ability.
- Round 230 October
Heads & Tails
Selected participants will present arguments for and against a given motion. The round will test their critical thinking, argumentation, and composure under pressure.
- Grand Finale4 November
The final stage
From ideas to arguments to the final stage, it all comes down to this. Top performers from the previous round will take the stage to compete for the title, bringing the competition to a close with a celebration of outstanding public speaking.
Prize pool
Total prize pool
BDT 240,000
University Category
| Place | Prize |
|---|---|
| MIC Champion | BDT 60,000 |
| 1st Runner-Up | BDT 45,000 |
| 2nd Runner-Up | BDT 30,000 |
College Category
| Place | Prize |
|---|---|
| MIC Champion | BDT 50,000 |
| 1st Runner-Up | BDT 35,000 |
| 2nd Runner-Up | BDT 20,000 |
Eligibility and registration
Eligibility
Open to university and college students from across Bangladesh.
Registration fee
- Early bird registration: BDT 199
- Regular registration: BDT 299
Registration deadline: 21 October 2026
MIC 2022 in brief
Make It Count 2022 started with over 350 participants from 25 institutions across the country. After three rounds of evaluation, the best speaker was named champion.
BUP Career Club aims to make each edition better than the one before.
Why take part in MIC?
Improve your speaking
Build confidence in public speaking through practice and feedback.
Meet other students
Meet other students who share your interest in speaking.
Be recognised
The best speakers in each category take home the title and a prize.
Grow personally
Challenge yourself, face your fear of speaking and build your skills as a communicator.
Ready to make it count?
Registration for MIC 2026 has closed. Follow BUP Career Club's official page for competition updates.