26/09/2025
Last year,IDS was born out of resilience—built through obstacles,without privilege, sustained only by conviction. Today,we step into a new era: one defined by guidance, vision, and excellence.
We are proud to announce our very first coach: Zafir Anam
Zafir Anam is more than an accomplished debater.An Open Champion at prestigious tournaments and a consistent Debater of the Tournament,his record speaks volumes.Yet beyond the accolades,it is his discipline,intellectual rigor, versatility,mastery of persuasion that make him a true figure to look up to.Under his mentorship, our novices will not just learn to debate—they will learn to think critically, structure with clarity, and command with conviction. With Zafir at the helm, IDS will not just compete,but thrive—not just participate, but lead.
Here's an excerpt from Irteja Hossain:
"I still remember when Zafir kept losing debate after debate.It wasn’t just small losses—some of them were really tough.Most people would’ve given up,but not him.He kept showing up,kept practicing and never lost his passion for debating.Now,it’s amazing to see how far he’s come.He’s winning everywhere, and not just that—he’s become the coach of his first institution, where he did not matter much. I’ve always admired how hardworking he is,and how much he believes in what he does.Zafir never let failure stop him,and that’s what makes him such a great coach.The way he still works actively just to get a bit better,is amazing.I think it’s easy for people to relate with a coach who will be learning from someone who’s been through the hard times and still came out on top.Pride doesn’t even begin to cover it."