Chatga Research Centre
Evidence-led publications, oral histories and collaborative inquiry for the people of Chattagram.
Anwesha Essay Competition 2026
Share original essays that explore Chattagram’s people, coastlines, and future resilience. Winning entries will be published in the 2026 Anwesha booklet and invited to a writers’ residency with mentors from the research centre.
Shortlisted authors receive editorial feedback and presentation coaching ahead of the awards ceremony.
Students celebrating after the 2025 competition distribution event.
Featured dossier
A curated dossier of essays, maps and oral histories exploring Chattogram’s portside districts, produced with community partners.
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Issued October 2025 • Distributed under CC BY-SA 4.0
Invitation letter
Anwesha Essay Competition 2025
The Anwesha booklet documents the finalists, mentors and judges who gathered for the 2025 essay competition. Their reflections on identity, civic resilience and future visions are all recorded inside.
Highlights from the booklet
Photograph from the Anwesha Essay Competition 2025 gathering.
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