DHAKA : The ninth edition of Rise Above All, Bangladesh’s largest and most significant public speaking platform, took place on Friday at the Krishibid Institution in the Khamarbari neighborhood of Dhaka. Thousands of students, professionals, entrepreneurs, and changemakers from across the country gathered for the day-long event. The 2025 iteration was larger and more vibrant than prior events. This year’s title sponsor is Shukhee, a 360° digital healthcare platform. Mutual Trust Bank was the associate sponsor. MasterCard Strategic Partner and Guardian Life Insurance Limited served as associate organizations, a press release said.
In his keynote speech, Dr. Ahmed Armaan Siddiqui, CEO of Grameen Healthtech Ltd., stated, “This event is more than just a platform; it is a story of the courage to dream and the inspiration to break boundaries and go beyond ourselves.” Our goal is to provide doctors, diagnostics, and medicine to every family’s doorstep in Bangladesh. You—the ones who innovate, introduce change, and create new possibilities—have the potential to make that dream a reality. Whether you are a student of technology, business, or medicine, your abilities can help cure, improve, and empower millions of others. You will build the future of healthcare not only in hospitals but also in schools, companies, labs, and communities.”
Some of the most accomplished and remarkable people in their areas spoke at the event, inspiring and empowering attendees. This initiative will assist the youth in overcoming life’s challenges and moving forward on the path to achieving their goals. A month-long club activation reached 35 clubs from 30 universities, during which the primary round of the Push-Up Challenge took place. The top 17 advanced to the final round, where the final winner received a brand new iPhone 17 Pro courtesy of “Shukhee”.
The keynote speakers included Syed Mahbubur Rahman, Ali Reza Iftekhar, Rubaba Daula, Mohammad Mamdudur Rashid, Nasimul Baten, Naser Ejaz Bijoy, Rezwanul Haque, Shuvashish Bhowmik, Tanzeen Alam, Rubana Haque, Wahida Sharmin, and Sanjida Jannat (boxer). Popular stars Zahid Hasan, Arifin Shuvo, and Tasnia Farin were in attendance at the media event. The Nemesis band performed live in the evening, bringing the celebration to a close.
