About Us • LUMUNA

A Decade of Diplomacy. A Legacy of Leadership.

Diplomacy rarely begins in a conference hall. It begins when someone chooses to listen before they speak, understand before they disagree, and collaborate beyond their differences.

Leading University Model United Nations Association (LUMUNA) Delegation
Leading University Model United Nations Association (LUMUNA)
Kamal Bazar, Sylhet, Bangladesh • Estd. 2016
ESTABLISHED 2016

About LUMUNA

10 Years
Empowering Youth Diplomats
530+
Delegates Per Recent Edition

Where It All Began

In 2016, a small group of students at Leading University set out to build something the Northeast had not yet seen: a space where young minds could practice diplomacy, not just study it. That first step, the Leading University Intra Model United Nations Conference 2016, became the seed from which everything LUMUNA stands for today has grown.

A Region Finds Its Voice

A year later, in 2017, that seed became a movement. LUMUNA hosted Sylhet’s first-ever national Model United Nations conference, giving the region a seat at a table it had never occupied before. Rooted in the pioneering spirit of the Northeast, LUMUNA has spent the years since turning policy simulation and cross-cultural dialogue into a lasting culture, one built on accountability, practical leadership, and the belief that where you’re from should never limit how far your ideas can travel.

The Values That Carry Us Forward

LUMUNA was never just about conferences. It is about the leaders those conferences quietly shape, students who learn to argue with discipline, listen with intent, and act with accountability. That growth hasn’t stayed within our own walls: LUMUNA members have gone on to bring home awards from conferences across the country, and many now sit as Executive Board members leading committee rooms of their own. From a world in transition to the choices that will shape it, LUMUNA trains its members to meet real challenges with ethical judgment and global awareness, because the skills that matter most in a committee room are the same ones that matter everywhere else.

LUIMUN: Ten Years, Five Editions, Our Biggest Leap Yet

This December, LUIMUN returns for its 5th international edition, marking ten full years since LUMUNA first opened its doors. For this edition of LUIMUN, the conference will run across four full days, a milestone that lets us go deeper into debate, negotiation, and committee work than ever before. LUIMUN 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most academically rigorous conferences LUMUNA has ever hosted, and every delegate who walks through our doors this year is in for an experience unlike any LUIMUN before it.

FLAGSHIP CONFERENCE

About LUIMUN 2026

Five International Editions. Ten Years of Legacy.

December 23–26, 2026 (4 Days)
Leading University, Sylhet

Celebrating ten years of LUMUNA, the Leading University International Model United Nations 2026 (LUIMUN 2026) marks our fifth international edition and our most ambitious chapter yet.

Returning to Sylhet from December 23–26, 2026, LUIMUN will bring together aspiring diplomats, researchers, debaters, and changemakers for four days of dialogue, negotiation, and discovery.

CONFERENCE THEME

“A World in Transition: Reimagining Global Cooperation, Advancing Human Progress, and Shaping Our Shared Future”

Delegates will confront pressing global challenges, navigate competing national interests, and explore pathways toward a more inclusive and cooperative international order.

Through dynamic committee sessions, crisis simulations, and meaningful engagement, LUIMUN 2026 aims to challenge assumptions, sharpen diplomatic skills, and transform disagreement into understanding.

Decade Archive • 2016–2026

A Decade of Diplomacy in Frames.

From the humble beginnings of the 2016 Intra-MUN to the grand international assembly of LUIMUN 2025, explore our complete photographic archive across ten years of youth leadership and diplomatic tradition.

9 Editions
2016 to 2025
3,500+
Delegates Trained
4 International
Editions Hosted
LUIMUN 2026
10th Anniversary
2025

LUIMUN 2025 (4th International MUN)

532 Delegates • Bay of Bengal Concert • Kushiara Convention Hall

A landmark international edition welcoming 532 delegates and 50 Executive Board members. Began with an Opening Plenary hosted at the residence of Dr. Syed Ragib Ali featuring a concert by 'Bay of Bengal', rigorous committee negotiations on campus, and an illustrious Gala & Award Giving ceremony at Kushiara Convention Hall.

LUIMUN 2025 (4th International MUN) - Photo 1
LUIMUN 2025 (4th International MUN) - Photo 2
2024

LUIMUN 2024 (3rd International MUN)

Engaging the Global Diplomatic Community

Recognised as one of the hallmark Model UN conferences in Bangladesh, engaging international delegates, policy analysts, and youth changemakers in high-stakes negotiations and multilateral compromise.

LUIMUN 2024 (3rd International MUN) - Photo 1
LUIMUN 2024 (3rd International MUN) - Photo 2
2023

LUIMUN 2023 (2nd International MUN)

Where Diplomacy Meets Ambition (Sept 7–9, 2023)

A premier international gathering held from September 7 to 9, 2023, establishing LUMUNA as the cornerstone of youth diplomacy in the Sylhet region and nationwide.

LUIMUN 2023 (2nd International MUN) - Photo 1
LUIMUN 2023 (2nd International MUN) - Photo 2
2022

LUIMUN 2022 (1st International MUN)

The International Frontier

LUMUNA successfully transitioned from national summits to the international arena with its first-ever international conference, fostering cross-cultural understanding and global leadership.

LUIMUN 2022 (1st International MUN) - Photo 1
LUIMUN 2022 (1st International MUN) - Photo 2
2020

LUMUN 2020

Flagship National Assembly (Feb 6–8, 2020)

A landmark event in Bangladesh's extracurricular landscape conducted over three dynamic days, facilitating collaborative problem-solving and diplomatic excellence before the pandemic.

LUMUN 2020 - Photo 1
LUMUN 2020 - Photo 2
2019

LUMUN 2019

3rd National MUN Conference in Sylhet

Successfully arranged as the largest Model UN summit in the northeastern region, solidifying LUMUNA's academic reputation for debate rigor.

LUMUN 2019 - Photo 1
LUMUN 2019 - Photo 2
2018

LUMUN 2018

2nd National Conference (Feb 8–11, 2018)

Following the success of the inaugural national edition, LUMUN 2018 expanded into a 4-day convention, setting the regional record for delegate participation.

LUMUN 2018 - Photo 1
LUMUN 2018 - Photo 2
2017

LUMUN 2017

Inaugural National Conference at Permanent Campus

LUMUNA's first-ever national Model UN conference held in its permanent campus at Ragib Nagar, marking a new era of diplomatic tradition.

LUMUN 2017 - Photo 1
LUMUN 2017 - Photo 2
2016

Intra-MUN 2016

The Genesis: LUMUNA's First MUN

LUMUNA organized its first Intra-MUN in 2016. This founding event marked the official beginning of structured debate, parliamentary procedure, and diplomacy initiatives within Leading University.

Intra-MUN 2016 - Photo 1
Intra-MUN 2016 - Photo 2
A DECADE OF EXCELLENCE

Our Legacy, Our Future

For the past decade, LUMUNA has brought young minds together through the spirit of diplomacy. With over 530 delegates attending each of our last two editions, LUIMUN continues to expand its reach and strengthen its place in Bangladesh's Model United Nations circuit.

As we enter our next decade, our purpose remains unchanged: to create spaces where ideas are challenged, perspectives evolve, and future leaders find their voice.

Ten years of diplomacy. Five international conferences. One Sylhet.

This December, be part of the next chapter of LUMUNA.