After a challenging contest among the top 6 finalists, team ‘Extra Drill’ from Institute of Business Administration, University of Dhaka (IBA DU) lifted the coveted champions trophy of Unilever Bangladesh’s 'BizMaestros 2022.' The finale event saw teams from Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP), Faculty of Business Studies (FBS) and Institute of Business Administration (IBA), University of Dhaka presenting their ideas on real brands of Unilever.
The Champion team, comprised of Sibbir Riyan, Akibur Rahman and Ferdous Hasan, will now prepare for a greater stage, the international level of the competition - Unilever Future Leaders' League (FLL) 2023, that will take place in London with participants from universities across the world. The First Runner Up title was awarded to Team ‘Inmates’ consisting of Ishrat Jahan Ikra, Syed Fatin Ishraq, and Naeem Abrar from University of Dhaka. Team ‘Final Gambit’ was named the Second Runner Up. The Second Runner Up team members are Marjuka Ahmed Chowdhury, Shelachi Mitra, G.M. Naimuz Saadat from Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP).
CEO and Managing Director of Unilever Bangladesh Limited Zaved Akhtar said, “There is no such thing as a job for life in today's world, thus, it is more important than ever to have a plan for the future and the skills to match. At Unilever Bangladesh, we are committed to helping our people equip themselves to pursue their idea of meaningful work in an ever-changing world.”
“Bizmaestros is our decade-old youth development initiative to prepare the youth of Bangladesh to become effective business leaders. Our aim has always been to bridge the gap between academia and corporate life for young business leaders by equipping them with the practical experiences and skills required to succeed in the corporate world. Every year we wait to encounter our country's bright talent and nurture them to become ready for tomorrow, and this is our pursuit to create a better future for all,” he added.