Freedom? What is Freedom? In the broadest of definitions, Freedom is the idea of Individual Freedom – and should therefore be aspired by all Freedom-loving people in the world. Unfortunately, reality is not that simple. The well sounding term Liberalism is often misunderstood. Some misrepresent Liberalism because they don’t know better, others distort liberal ideas because they fear the liberating force of Freedom.

Then, what does Individual Freedom mean in a Bangladeshi context? And what does it mean to have Individual Freedom in a nation proud to have fought and sacrificed lives to be free?

To find original answers to these questions, we are organising this Essay Writing Competition – an exercise about Individual Freedom in Bangladesh for liberals and non-liberals alike. For in a true liberal spirit everyone is invited to join and share. With but a few qualification.

Topic: What does Individual Freedom mean to you as a Bangladeshi?

Eligibility for Participants:

• All between the ages of 16-45
• Essay: Original work, Not Published anywhere else before
• Language – English only

Submission Date: No later than 30 September 2019

Submission Format: doc or docx only

Format of Essay:

• Title Page
• Biography: Max 1 page; Include the Applicant’s Name, Academic Credentials, Contact Information
• Summary of the Essay: Max 500 words
• Essay: Max 2500 words

Judging Criteria:

• Format/Structure Prescribed (Eligibility and Format of Essay)
• Essay Structure
• Clarity of Thoughts and Purpose
• Persuasiveness
• Liberal Principles

Winners: Top 20 Essays

Prizes:

• BDT 10,000 Cash
• A Copy of the Published Book
• Invitation to an Educational Activity in Germany sponsored by the Foundation