Mymensingh's Ishtak receives 'Youth Volunteer Award-2026'

National

Dhaka Magazine Desk

Published: Tuesday, 03 November 2026

Young entrepreneur and social worker Ishtak Ahmed Tarek of Mymensingh has received the 'Youth Volunteer Award-2026' in recognition of his outstanding contribution to volunteer activities in the social sector. He received the award from Prime Minister Tarek Rahman at an event organized by the Ministry of Youth and Sports at Shapla Hall of the Prime Minister's Office.

A son of Trishal Upazila, Ishtak completed his graduation in Computer Science from China and founded ‘Pathgriho Foundation’ in Mymensingh in 2018. Through this organization, he has been conducting various humanitarian activities, including educational assistance for the poor, free book reading, and food distribution to orphans and street children. Besides, in 2024, he launched Mymensingh's first reading cafe ‘Pathgriho Cafe’, and in 2025, he launched ‘Pathgriho Academy’, an institution for teaching IT and Chinese language, and earned recognition as an entrepreneur as well.

Expressing joy after receiving the award, Ishtak said it is not only his alone but a collective achievement of his volunteer team and well-wishers. This honor has increased his sense of responsibility further. He called upon the youth to work for the welfare of society and enhance their skills, instead of thinking only about themselves. Hasnat Jahan Khan, Upazila Nirbahi Officer of Trishal Upazila, expressed joy and pride on behalf of the Upazila Administration over Ishtak's achievement.