Bangladesh has taken its first major step towards its Eurovision Asia 2026 debut, with details emerging about the country's planned national selection process, titled Voice of Bangladesh.
According to information reported by Eurovoix on 25 May, the selection process will give local artists the opportunity to compete for the chance to represent Bangladesh at the inaugural Eurovision Asia Song Contest, scheduled to take place in Bangkok, Thailand, on 14 November 2026.
Twelve artists to compete for the ticket to Bangkok
Under the initially announced plans, twelve artists were expected to advance to the televised national selection. The process was designed to combine auditions, artist preparation and a final competition in which the country's representative would ultimately be chosen.
The original schedule outlined several important milestones:
10 June 2026: Deadline for song submissions.
21 June 2026: Announcement of the twelve selected finalists.
July 2026: Preparation and training period for the selected artists.
23 August 2026: Initially scheduled date for the national final.
The selection was expected to involve public voting, with the possibility of a professional jury also contributing to the final decision.
NTV and Bongo involved in Bangladesh's Eurovision journey
The project is being developed with the involvement of Bangladeshi broadcaster NTV and production and digital entertainment company Bongo, which are expected to play important roles in bringing the country's Eurovision Asia debut to audiences.
The national selection represents an opportunity to showcase Bangladesh's contemporary music scene and introduce its artists to an international audience.
Bangladesh prepares for its Eurovision Asia debut
Bangladesh is among the countries confirmed for the inaugural Eurovision Asia 2026, which will bring together artists from across the region in Bangkok on 14 November.
With Voice of Bangladesh, the country is establishing a national platform to identify its first representative and song for the competition.
Further details about the participating artists, songs and final voting arrangements are expected to emerge as the selection progresses.
Written by Manios Themis
Themis Manios is the founder of escasia.news and song contest analyst. He has a Computer Science background and years of experience documenting international musical competitions including Eurovision's 70-year legacy. He provides a specialized perspective on the intersection of pop culture and regional identity. Through his dedicated coverage, he tracks the evolution of the contest format as it expands toward the historic Bangkok 2026 stage.
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