The OPPO Reno15 Series 5G Presents OPPO Photography Contest 2026, themed “Every Photo Tells a Story,” has reached its grand finale, with a record more than 23,000 submissions received from across Bangladesh.

Organized to celebrate World Photography Day, the contest highlights the creativity of young Bangladeshis who use smartphones to transform everyday moments into compelling visual stories.

Photography is now more accessible than ever. From busy city streets and natural landscapes to cultural heritage, portraits and low-light scenes, ordinary moments can become meaningful stories when captured from the right perspective.

The contest has been organized by OPPO in partnership with Pathshala South Asian Media Institute, one of Bangladesh’s leading institutions for photography and visual arts.

Participants were invited to submit smartphone photographs in five categories: Portrait, Nature & Wildlife, Street & Architecture, Low Light, and Heritage & Culture.

The record response of more than 23,000 submissions reflects the growing interest in photography among Bangladesh’s younger generation and the increasing use of smartphones as tools for creative expression.

As the competition enters its grand finale, attention is now focused on which photographers and visual stories will stand out from thousands of entries. Winners will receive recognition and awards across several categories.

The Grand Winner will receive BDT 100,000 in cash, an OPPO flagship smartphone and a photography course at Pathshala South Asian Media Institute. The Elite Winner will receive BDT 50,000, an OPPO smartphone and a photography course at Pathshala. The Master Winner will receive BDT 30,000, an OPPO smartphone and a photography course. Each Category Winner will receive BDT 20,000, an OPPO smartphone and a photography course at Pathshala.

Damon Yang, General Manager of OPPO Bangladesh Authorized Exclusive Distributor, said, “At OPPO, we have always believed that photography is one of the most powerful mediums for young people to express their identity and show how they see the world. World Photography Day is an incredible opportunity for us to reaffirm that commitment. It is not only about imaging technology; it is also about our responsibility to build a creative community across the country. More than 23,000 people have shared their stories through our competition, which is truly inspiring. We want to create platforms and opportunities that will help this passion and creativity continue to grow.”

The initiative reflects OPPO’s commitment to developing Bangladesh’s creative ecosystem. By bringing together smartphone technology, professional photography institutions and emerging photographers, the contest aims to go beyond a conventional competition by creating a platform where visual storytellers can gain recognition, learn from professionals and further develop their creative skills.

The participation of more than 23,000 submissions demonstrates that photography is no longer defined solely by expensive cameras or professional studios. A unique perspective, emotion and the ability to capture a meaningful moment can be equally powerful.

As the grand finale approaches, one question remains: Which photograph will rise above more than 23,000 stories and capture the top spot?