Organisers have revealed more details about Bangladesh’s selection for the Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026. They also confirmed the host, jury, and a new date for the national final.
The final of Voice of Bangladesh will take place on September 30. Organisers recently moved the show from its previously announced date.
12 artists will compete in the televised final. The winner will represent Bangladesh at the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia.
The competition follows a format similar to that of the Eurovision Song Contest. Public voting will decide the winner, although the jury may also have a role in the final result.
Singer and actor Tahsan Khan will host the national final.
The jury for Voice of Bangladesh will consist of:
Fahmida Nabi
Hamin Ahmed
Bappa Mazumder
Shawkat Ali Emon
Akhi Alamgir
Voice of Bangladesh will be broadcast on Bongo and NTV. The winner will go on to represent Bangladesh at the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia.
Eurovision Song Contest Asia
The first Eurovision Song Contest Asia will be held on November 14 in Bangkok, Thailand. Like the Eurovision Song Contest, each country’s participation is organised by a participating broadcaster. Each participating broadcaster is expected to select its entry through holding a national final in their country.
The format of the national selections will be revealed in the coming months, with some countries opting to hold multi-week selections.
The rules of the contest will match those of the Eurovision Song Contest, meaning that a song must not exceed 3 minutes in length and no more than 6 people can be on stage. The winner will be determined by 50% televoting and 50% jury voting.
The countries and broadcasters confirmed to date as taking to the stage in Bangkok are:
• 🇧🇩 Bangladesh – NTV
• 🇧🇹 Bhutan – Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS)
• 🇰🇠Cambodia – TV5 Cambodia
• 🇱🇦 Laos – Vientiane Capital Television (VTE9)
• 🇲🇾 Malaysia – Media Prima (TV3)
• 🇳🇵 Nepal – Himalaya TV
• 🇵🇠Philippines – ABS-CBN
• 🇰🇷 South Korea – ENA (SK Telecom / KT Group)
• 🇹🇠Thailand – Channel 3
• 🇻🇳 Vietnam – Vietnam Television (VTV 3)
Source: Daily Times of Bangladesh