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Unilever Bangladesh hosts BizMaestros X UFLP 2026 finale
Published : Thursday, 30 July, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Press Release
Unilever Bangladesh Limited (UBL) hosted the grand finale of the 16th edition of its flagship business competition, BizMaestros X Unilever Future Leaders Programme (UFLP) 2026, in Dhaka on Thursday, July 30.
Team 'Soap-R-Stars', comprising Mir Ramisa Raiyan Rose, Faiyaz Amin Rahin, and Rushmila Habib, won the championship title after competing against six finalist teams. Rahin and Rushmila represented the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), University of Dhaka, while Rose represented the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Team 'Locked Out' became the first runner-up, featuring Samiha Tahsin Medha and Nusaiba Naim from IBA, University of Dhaka, and Evan Ashfaque from Islamic University of Technology.
Team 'Breaking Good' finished as second runner-up. The team consisted of Fatima Ahmed from North South University, Muzahidul Islam Tajdid from Bangladesh University of Professionals, and Adiba Mustafa Tanisha from IBA, University of Dhaka.
The finalists presented solutions to real-world business challenges before a jury panel. The panel included UBL Personal Care Head Nabila Jabeen Khan, UBL Home Care Head Md Nurul Monowar, UBL CBD Head Md Shadman Sadikin, and Bata Shoe Bangladesh Managing Director Faria Yasmin.
UBL management committee members presented the awards in the presence of university representatives, faculty members, and guests.
Speaking at the event, UBL Human Resources Director Syeda Durdana Kabir stated that initiatives like BizMaestros X UFLP empower young minds to shape a digital, data-driven, and future-fit Bangladesh.
Under the theme "Disrupt to Win," this edition integrated BizMaestros with UFLP for the first time. The combined platform aimed to solve real-world business problems while serving as an early-career recruitment pipeline.
The selection process began with individual applications, aptitude assessments, and digital interviews. The top 45 candidates attended a boot-camp and Discovery Centre for mentorship and case-solving exercises, after which the top 18 candidates formed six finalist teams.
Ahead of the finale, UBL organized "Learn to Lead" road-shows across leading universities and a nationwide webinar to introduce students to company operations and leadership opportunities.
High-performing participants from the competition will get fast-tracked access to the final interview stage of UFLP, as well as entry-level positions and internship opportunities at Unilever Bangladesh.
-SA
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