n a small Bangla-medium classroom, surrounded by textbooks and quiet lessons, a young student whispered his first arguments to an empty room. The walls were familiar but limiting. Outside, the world was moving faster, speaking a language that felt foreign, confident, unstoppable. For Gazi Mahtab, English was not just a language — it was a barrier, a challenge he could barely imagine overcoming. Yet deep inside, a quiet voice insisted: “You have something to say. Don’t let the world hear you in silence.”The journey that followed was anything but easy. Each debate became a battlefield. Mispronunciations were judged more harshly than ideas. Lost rounds felt like failure, victories fleeting and uncertain. Doubts, criticism, and high expectations pressed down like the weight of the world. But Mahtab kept speaking — not for applause, not for recognition — because silence was no longer an option.Late nights blurred into early mornings. Research notes piled high. Rehearsals repeated until words no longer stumbled. Each mistake became a lesson; each critique, a blueprint for growth. Debate became his crucible — forging resilience, sharpening intellect, and teaching him that true learning comes through challenge. Slowly, whispers in that small classroom became echoes capable of filling halls, arenas, and eventually, continents.Then came UADC 2025 — the United Asian Debating Championship. Here, Mahtab, the Bangla-medium student once unsure of his English, stood among Asia’s finest speakers. Every argument was precise, every point layered with strategy, logic, and heart. When the results came, he was celebrated as one of Asia’s best speakers — proof that beginnings do not dictate limits.This TEDx talk is more than a story of trophies or titles. It is a chronicle of transformation — of a young man who turned the barriers of his beginnings into bridges. It is about persistence, grit, and the courage to find your voice when the world expects you to remain silent. Gazi Mahtab’s journey reminds every student, dreamer, and silent voice that your story, your words, and your vision can echo across continents — even against the odds. He didn’t just win a debate. He redefined what it means to be heard. Presenting our 5th guest for TEDxYouth@Monipur High School and College — Gazi Mahtab Hossain, UADC EFL Champion & Best Speaker Student, Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) From the heart of BUP to the global stage of UADC 2025, Mahtab’s words shattered boundaries. A voice that broke through the silence, a speaker who turned rebellion into an art. At TEDxMUBC, he’ll reveal not just his story — but a revolution within. This is more than a talk. It’s a heist of ideas. A rebellion of minds. ? August 16, 2025 Monipur High School & College Auditorium BREAK THE CHAINS OF MIND This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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成功只有一个标准答案吗？ 王浩琦，这位从建筑系逃学、又和唱片公司解约的音乐人，用一张独立专辑《自行人》打破了成功的“人设”。 他相信：真正的成功，不是成为下一个谁，而是有勇气“活出自我”！ 音乐唱作人 This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

In a world on fire with chaos and burnout with 82% of employees at risk, this talk delivers a provocative truth: work-life balance is a lie, and only purpose-driven clarity can fuse who we are with how we work before exhaustion becomes our new norm. Dr. Laura Young is a strategic communication expert, professor and speaker who helps leaders and professionals cut through noise, align with their values, and lead with clarity. Drawing from 14 years of expertise, Dr. Young brings both academic rigor and deeply personal insight into her search for clarity. Her undergraduate work was at Nebraska Wesleyan. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Nebraska Wesleyan alum Joshua Berry works with leaders to unlock Team-Led Results—where decisions are shared, ownership is deep, and outcomes stick. An author (Dare to Be Naïve), global leadership consultant and CEO, he equips leaders to trade the addiction to being right for systems that invite participation, experimentation and aligned autonomy. Nebraska Wesleyan alum Joshua Berry works with leaders to unlock Team-Led Results—where decisions are shared, ownership is deep, and outcomes stick. An author (Dare to Be Naïve), global leadership consultant and CEO, he equips leaders to trade the addiction to being right for systems that invite participation, experimentation and aligned autonomy. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx