A proud moment for Bangladesh as the Bangladesh Humanitarian Hub has been recognised as the Best Humanitarian Hub in the World at the prestigious Global Hub Connect 2026 in Istanbul, Türkiye.

At the international gathering, Dr. Md. Shahid Uz Zaman, Chair of Start Hub Bangladesh and Executive Director of ESDO, represented Bangladesh on the global stage by presenting the Hub’s strategic priorities and vision for the year ahead. His presentation highlighted Bangladesh’s commitment to humanitarian leadership, innovation, collaboration, and locally led solutions for addressing emerging challenges.

On 4 June 2026, at Hotel Rotana, Istanbul, the award was officially presented by the START Network, UK. The honour was received by Dr. Md. Shahid Uz Zaman on behalf of Start Hub Bangladesh, alongside Co-Chair Kaiser Rejve.

This prestigious global recognition reflects the outstanding leadership of Dr. Md. Shahid Uz Zaman and the collective efforts of humanitarian actors across Bangladesh in strengthening coordination, resilience, and community-driven humanitarian action. Under his leadership, Start Hub Bangladesh has continued to play a significant role in advancing locally led humanitarian responses and fostering meaningful partnerships at both national and international levels.

Congratulations to Dr. Md. Shahid Uz Zaman, Start Hub Bangladesh, and all partners and stakeholders whose dedication and commitment made this remarkable achievement possible.

Together, we continue to build a more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable future.