This is the second edition of the event, as the First BIMSTEC Youth Summit was held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India, in February 2025, which also saw the participation of 10 Bangladeshi youth delegates. 'The Summit underscored that the young leaders of the Bay of Bengal region should come together to usher in inclusivity and deeper regional cooperation. It brought together over 80 dynamic young leaders from across all BIMSTEC member states. Their active participation showcased Bangladesh's commitment to advancing the shared prosperity and connectivity goals of BIMSTEC,' the statement said. Over the course of three days, the Summit engaged young leaders on themes of resilient and inclusive 21st-century leadership, entrepreneurship, design thinking, and socially responsive innovation.