Creative Talent Hunt


Creative Talent Hunt is an initiative by the Government of Bangladesh to find great talents from all over the country. The competition was first launched in 2013. The competition is held in 3 categories and 4 subjects. The national winners get BDT 1,00,000 from the Prime Minister of Bangladesh.The winners are also rewarded with a foreign tour sponsored by the Education Ministry of Bangladesh.


2013 with Sheikh Hasina,the Prime minister of Bangladesh

''Groups''

The competition is arranged in three groups.
  1. Group A - Classes VI - VIII
  2. Group B - Classes IX - X
  3. Group C - Classes XI - XII

    ''Subjects''

The competition is based on talents of 4 subjects.
  1. Language and Literature
  2. Daily Science / Science
  3. Mathematics and Computer
  4. Bangladesh Studies and Liberation War

    ''Marks Distribution''

A 50 marks exam is taken in every level to select talented students. According to the Creative Talent Hunt Regulations - 2012 the marks distribution is given below.

''2013 Winners''

The winners are - in Language & Literature Subject Humayra Adiba from Class 6-8 Group, Anika Bushra from Class 9-10 Group, Modhurima Shaha from Class 11-12 Group; in Daily Science Subject Bushra Adib from Class 6-8 Group, Supantha Joy from Class 9-10 Group, Mohammad Azmain Iktidar from Class 11-12 Group; in Science & Computer Subject Thanic Nur Samin from Class 6-8 Group, Vuban Dey from Class 9-10 Group, Azwad Anjum Islam from Class 11-12 Group and in Bangladesh Studies Subject Afia Anzum Zaman Zeba from Class 6-8 Group, Mosarrat Mehjabin from Class 9-10 Group, A. Bachit Molla from Class 11-12 Group.

''2014 Winners''

The winners are - in Language & Literature Subject Siratal Mostakim Sraboni from Class 6-8 Group, Abrar Promity Mollick from Class 9-10 Group, Aditi Barua from Class 11-12 Group; in Daily Science Subject Anika Tabassum from Class 6-8 Group, Fahima Sultana from Class 9-10 Group, Shahazadi Nowrin Haque from Class 11-12 Group; in Mathematics & Computer Subject Puspita Biswas from Class 6-8 Group, Jubayer Rahman from Class 9-10 Group, Mohammad Fahim Shahriar from Class 11-12 Group and in Bangladesh Studies Subject AL Muhit Muhtadi from Class 6-8 Group, Afia Anzum Zaman Zeba from Class 9-10 Group, Sumaiya Islam from Class 11-12 Group.

''2015 Winners''

Ibnul Muhtadi Shah of Moulvibazar's the Flowers KG and High School, Dinajpur Zilla School's Shakil Reja Efti, and Rajshahi College's Anika Bushra topped the language and literature category respectively.
In daily science, Sylhet Government Pilot High School's Ishtiaq Mahmood Siyam, Khulna Zilla School's Shadman Nasif and Sunamganj Government College's Jayanta Pal were the winners.
Rajshahi University School's Rubaiyat Jalal, Dhaka's St Joseph High School's Tanjeem Azwad Zaman and Jessore's Noapara College's Shakil Ahmed stood first in the maths and computer education section.
In the Bangladesh studies and Liberation War category, Habiganj's BKGC Government Girls High School's Sheikh Khatun-e Jannat Shamima, Dhaka's Viquarunnisa Noon School and College's Ishmam Tasnim and Dhaka Holy Cross College's Raida Karim came out on top.

''2016 Winners''

The 2016 Students of the Year are:
  1. Literature: Nahian Islam Inan of Mymensingh Zilla School, Siratal Mostakim Sraboni of Rajuk Uttara Model College, Moumita Rahman Ipshita of Lalmonirhat Mozida Khatun Govt. Women College.
  2. Science: Md Moklesur Rahman Emon of Dinajpur Amena Baki Residential Model College, Shatabdi Roy of Joypurhat Govt Girls' High School, Mahiya Ahmed of Govt. Azizul Haque College, Bogra.
  3. Mathematics and ICT: Shaswato Saha Roy of Rangpur Zilla School, Sourya Das of Comilla Zilla School, Sheikh Azizul Hakim of Notre Dame College.
  4. Bangladesh Studies: Mota Kabbir Bin Motahar of Brahmanbaria Annada Govt High School, Nazmus Shakib of Comilla Zilla School and Aisharza Saha Urmi of Biyani Bazar Govt. College.

''2017 Winners''

The winners of 2017 are:
  1. Literature: Arbina Muntaha of Halishahar Cantonment Public School and College, Chattogram, Ainun Tajrian of Bogra Govt. Girls' High School, Shakil Reja Efti of St. Joseph's Higher Secondary School.
  2. Science: Arjo Jyoti Roy of Mymensingh Zilla School, Prithu Anan of Udayan Higher Secondary School, Fateen Anam Rafid of Notre Dame College, Umar Sk Pathan of Dutt High School.
  3. Mathematics and ICT: Amlan Dey Avik of Mymensingh Zilla School, Anik Saha of Motijheel Govt. Boys' High School, Tahmid Anjum Khan of Rangpur Govt. College.
  4. Bangladesh Studies: Nourin Rahman of Cantonment Public School and College, Lalmonirhat, Ahmad Abtahi of Bandarban Cantonment Public School and College, Safwan Rahman of Notre Dame College.

    ''2018 Winners''

The winners of 2018 are:
  1. Language & Literature: Faizul Karim Rabbi of Kumilla Jila School, Jannatul Bushra of Netrokona Govt. Girls School, Siratal Mostakim Sraboni of Rajuk Uttara Model College.
  2. Daily Science & Science: Tasnim Jahan Misory of Kurigram Govt. Girls School, Md. Sanzad Hossain of Motijhil Govt. Boys School, Muhammad Rakeen Mueeb Monon of Notre Dame College.
  3. Mathematics and Computer: Epshita Jahan of Rajuk Uttora Model College, Imtiaz Tanweer Rahim of Barishal Zilla School, Md. Mehrajul Islam of Government Hazi Mohammed Mohsin College Chittagong.
  4. Bangladesh Studies & Liberation War: Mahin Muntasir of Abdur Rashid Sarkar Secondary School Ptuakhali, Anirban Moitro Abir of Kushtia Jilla School, Safoat Saima Arpi of Holy Cross College, Tejgaon, Dhaka.

''2019 Winners''

The national level competition of Creative Talent Hunt 2019 was held on 25th April 2019 at Azimpur Govt. Girls' High School, Dhaka. The honorable Education Minister, Dr. Dipu Moni inaugurated the ceremony. After a day long competition, the honorable secretary of Education Ministry Md. Sohorab Hossain announced the name of winners of Creative Talent Hunt 2019. The winners of 2019 are:
  1. Language & Literature: Esrat Jahan Joynob of Manikganj S.K. Government Girls' High School from Class 6-8 Group, Arnob Das of Mymensingh Zilla School from Class 9-10 Group and Asif Adnan Ami of Khulna Public College from Class 11-12 Group.
  2. Daily Science & Science: Md. Dedarul Islam Sefat of Narayanganj Ideal School from Class 6-8 Group, Md. Sanzad Hossain of Motijheel Government Boys' High School from Class 9-10 Group and Augusto Dip Niloy of Government Hazi Mohammad Mohsin College Chattogram from Class 11-12 Group.
  3. Mathematics and Computer: Tazrian Tahlil of Dr. Khastagir Government Girls' High School from Class 6-8 Group, Prantick Kumar Mondal of Khulna Zilla School from Class 9-10 Group and Anik Saha of Notre Dame College Dhaka from Class 11-12 Group.
  4. Bangladesh Studies & Liberation War: Arshiya Nawar of Blue Bird High School and College Sylhet from Class 6-8 Group, Pratik Pontirtha of Sylhet Government Pilot High School from Class 9-10 Group and Jinan of Chittagong College Chattogram from Class 11-12 Group.

    Legacy

The competition in recent years have featured vibrant competition among the students of both the rural and urban areas of Bangladesh.It has played a significant role in removing the educational disparity that persists between the students of highly developed cities and backward villages of the country.