BD youth wins gold
Staff Reporter:
A young Bangladeshi pastry chef and international trainer has secured a gold medal at the prestigious ‘World Cake Artistry Award 2026’, held in the Maldives, bringing further international recognition to the country’s growing skills sector.
Md Sabbir Hossain Hridoy clinched the top honour in the ‘Advanced Floral Piping’ category, impressing judges with his creativity, aesthetic finesse and technical precision.
The international competition took place at Kurumba Maldives, drawing around 800 renowned cake artists from 38 countries. After progressing through multiple competitive stages, Hridoy earned the gold medal and trophy, marking a significant achievement for Bangladesh on the global culinary arts stage.
The award was handed over by a representative of the Maldives government’s Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Information and Arts, Mohamed Asil, at the closing ceremony.
Congratulating Hridoy on his achievement, Dr Najnin Kowsar Chowdhury, Executive Chairman (Secretary) of the National Skills Development Authority (NSDA) under the Prime Minister’s Office, received him at her office and lauded the accomplishment.
She described the award as a matter of immense pride for the country’s skills development sector and a clear demonstration of Bangladesh’s growing capacity to compete at the highest international level. She said the success was not only a personal milestone for Hridoy but also a reflection of the steady progress made in aligning the country’s skills training system with global standards.
Hridoy’s journey to the international arena began in 2021 when he emerged as champion in the bakery trade at district, divisional and national levels in the National Skills Competition organised by the NSDA. His national triumph paved the way for his participation in the global skills arena.
In 2022, he represented Bangladesh at the special edition of the WorldSkills Competition held in Lausanne, Switzerland. Competing against some of the world’s most talented young professionals, he secured an impressive eighth position, a notable achievement for the country.
The competition was organised by WorldSkills International as the ‘Special Edition 2022’, with events hosted across several countries, including Switzerland. In recognition of his performance, WorldSkills International declared him ‘Best of Nation’ in 2023.
Beyond competition success, Hridoy has also made a significant contribution to skills development at home. Through his institution, Ridhoy Bake House, he has trained more than 10,000 students both online and offline. His training initiatives are helping build a new generation of skilled professionals in Bangladesh’s bakery and pastry sector.
