banAI 2026: Bangladesh AI Video Competition with BDT 100,000 in Prizes

Show Bangladesh through a locally grounded AI lens

Brain Lab’s banAI competition asks creators to move beyond generic AI imagery and build stories rooted in Bangladesh’s people, places, and visual identity. Entries may be made by solo creators or small teams, and copyright remains with the creator. The organizer receives a non-exclusive, noncommercial license to screen and promote selected work.

Contest details

• Deadline: October 30, 2026.
• Who can enter: Bangladeshi citizens living anywhere in the world, entering individually or in teams of up to three.
• Entry fee: No entry fee is stated on the official registration page.
• Prize: BDT 50,000 for first, BDT 25,000 for second, BDT 15,000 for third, and BDT 10,000 for the audience-choice award.
• Video format: A 2–5 minute 1080p MP4 video that uses AI tools and responds to the theme “Localizing Visual Models.” A short report explaining the AI workflow is required.

Before you submit

Read the organizer’s current rules, confirm music and footage rights, and keep original project files in case finalists are asked to verify their work. Requirements and dates can change after this listing is published.

Visit the official contest page and enter.

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