Unilever Bangladesh Limited (UBL), a leading fast-moving consumer goods company, staged the grand finale of the 15th edition of its flagship business competition, styled "BizMaestros", in Dhaka recently.

A team from the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) at the University of Dhaka, consisting of Md Tahmidur Rahman Khan, Nusrat Fauzia Nishu and Maisha Islam Monamee, emerged as champions, lifting the coveted trophy following a challenging competition among the top five teams, according to a press release.

The finalists were evaluated by a distinguished panel of jurors led by Masud Khan, chairman of Unilever Consumer Care.

The other members were Mominul Islam, chairman of Dhaka Stock Exchange, Zinnia Huq, finance director of Unilever Bangladesh, Shadman Sadikin, marketing director for home care, and Zaheen Islam, marketing director for beauty and wellbeing.

A team comprising students from IBA and the Islamic University of Technology (IUT), consisting of Md Shamsul Arefin Chowdhury, Hridita Islam and Sawda Muntaha, was named the first runner-up.

Sameeha Rahman, Afra Nawal and Raiyan Ibne Hossain from IBA and the IUT finished as the second runner-up.

Zaved Akhtar, chairman and managing director of Unilever Bangladesh, handed over awards.

The BizMaestros 2024 was themed "Power of U", encouraging participants to showcase their unique passions and strengths.

The competition provided students with the opportunity to tackle real-world business cases from Unilever's portfolio, honing their problem-solving and strategic thinking skills.

The three-round competition began with online submissions from students across Bangladesh.

In the second round, 45 selected students underwent comprehensive mentorships, boot camps, and immersive experiences, which culminated in the selection of the top five teams for the finale.

This year's champions will represent Bangladesh at the Unilever Future Leaders' League 2025, competing against top teams from around the globe.

Additionally, all members of the top five teams will be fast-tracked to internships and management trainee programmes with Unilever Bangladesh, enabling them to experience the organisation's dynamic culture and diverse career pathways.

Durdana Kabir, human resources director at UBL, along with jury members and management committee members were also present.