In a landmark achievement for Bangladesh’s creative industry, POP5, a Dhaka-based full-service creative agency founded just nine months ago, has clinched the Grand Prix (SDG: Sustainable Cities category) and Gold (SDG: No Poverty category) at MAD STARS 2025, one of the world’s premier advertising festival, for its innovative “Plot Farming” campaign. The agency also secured additional recognition with a Silver, Bronze, and two Crystal awards.

POP5’s rapid ascent underscores the immense creative talent emerging from Bangladesh’s advertising sector. Under the leadership of Chief Creative Officer Akrum Hossain, POP5 has quickly established itself as a creative powerhouse, producing campaigns that resonate deeply with audiences and judges alike.

The “Plot Farming” initiative transforms unused housing plots into productive urban farmlands, addressing urban space utilization and food security, while demonstrating how creativity can drive social impact.

With these achievements, POP5 continues to set new benchmarks for creativity and innovation, cementing Bangladesh’s growing influence in the global advertising arena.