Youth community has immense potential to positively influence community and economic development, said, Dr. Shamsul Alam, Minister of State, Ministry of Planning on Friday.
He was addressing concluding ceremony of the 20th iteration of ‘Battle of Minds’, the flagship business case competition platform of Bangladesh on Thursday as the Chief Guest.
The state minister extended his commendations to ‘Battle of Minds’ for providing youth with invaluable real-world experiences that nurture leadership and sustainable growth.
Among others the key leaders from BAT Bangladesh, including Golam Mainuddin, Chairman; Shehzad Munim, Managing Director; and Saad Jashim, Head of Talent, Culture, & Inclusion attended the event.
The coveted championship title was secured by ‘Team Khichuri’ from the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Dhaka University.
The triumphant team, composed of Abir Ershad, Mashrif Hasan Adib, and Mohtasim Bin Habib, showcased their exceptional ingenuity by outshining four other finalist teams with their innovative project titled Synergy. Synergy is an energy initiative that sells biogas cylinders as a sustainable cooking gas alternative.
‘Azor Ahai’, a collaborative team from the Army Institute of Business Administration (AIBA) and Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET), comprising Hasrat Humayun, Azmain Bin Rashid, and Salman Sayeed, clinched the honorable first runner-up position.
In parallel, Team “Twenty’s Tenants” from Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP), consisting of Alavy Rayhan Mahim, Zuhayer Ali, and Zunayed Mubtasim Islam, secured the esteemed second runner-up position.
An impressive participation of over 3800 participants from 22 universities marked the 20th edition of Battle of Minds in Bangladesh. The champion team will get to compete against the winners from 36 countries who participate in the global round.
The champions in the global round will have the opportunity to get £50,000 as a seed fund to catalyze the launch of the idea presented.
