HSBC, BRAC Business School honour winners of Business Case Competition

The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) Bangladesh, in collaboration with BRAC Business School, BRAC University, recently recognised the winners of the "Business Case Competition 2025".

Team Adamantine from the Bangladesh University of Professionals emerged as the champion, receiving a development fund of Tk 2 lakh and earning the opportunity to represent Bangladesh at the HSBC/HKU Asia Pacific Business Case Competition in Hong Kong this June, according to a press release.

The winning team will compete against counterparts from over 20 countries on a global platform.

Team Broke Bankers from North South University secured the position of runner-up and was awarded Tk 1 lakh, while Pencil Musketeers, also from the Bangladesh University of Professionals, finished as second runner-up, receiving Tk 50,000.

Md Anwar Hossain, vice-chairman and CEO of the Export Promotion Bureau and administrator of the Bangladesh Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association, attended the event as the chief guest and presented the awards to the winners.

"The remarkable talent we witness today signals a bright future for Bangladesh. Competitions of this nature bridge the gap between academic learning and practical application, providing students with unparalleled opportunities for global exposure," said Hossain.

Md Mahbub ur Rahman, chief executive officer of HSBC Bangladesh, stated, "This platform serves as a launchpad for young leaders to think and act responsibly, helping to shape the world. We are grateful to BRAC University for partnering with us to bring these young talents to the global stage."

Rubaba Dowla, country managing director for Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan at Oracle; Uzma Chowdhury, chairperson of Meghna Bank PLC and finance director of Pran-RFL Group; and Dan Pasha, director of trade and investment at the British High Commission to Bangladesh, served as panel judges.

Syed Ferhat Anwar, vice-chancellor of BRAC University, and Mohammad Mujibul Haque, dean of BRAC Business School, BRAC University, along with other senior officials from both institutions, was also present.