World University of Bangladesh Concludes Business Idea Competition 2026 with Grand Award Ceremony

World University of Bangladesh (WUB) successfully concluded the Business Idea Competition 2026 – Innovation for Sustainable Growth with a grand Award Ceremony and Closing Session held at the Founding Treasurer Morsheda Choudhury Auditorium on July 15, 2026. The event brought together more than 126 participants and guests, including academicians, industry leaders, judges, mentors, faculty members, students, and organizers to celebrate innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable business solutions.

The ceremony began with a welcome address by Professor Zaki Imam, Registrar, World University of Bangladesh. The Guest of Honor, Md. Nazrul Islam Sarker, Additional Managing Director of Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC, emphasized the importance of innovation-driven entrepreneurship in strengthening Bangladesh's economy and encouraged students to transform their ideas into impactful ventures. Special Guests, Professor Dr. Md. Mamun Habib, Head of the Department of General Management, Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB), and Dr. Rafiuddin Ahmed, Professor, Department of Marketing, University of Dhaka, highlighted the importance of innovation, sustainability, and stronger industry-academia collaboration.

Speaking on behalf of the Core Committee, Professor Dr. AQM Shafiul Azam, Dean of Academic Affairs and Research, praised the participants and organizing team for successfully hosting the university's flagship entrepreneurship competition. Representing the Advisory Committee, Professor Dr. M. Nurul Islam, Honorable Pro Vice-Chancellor, commended the initiative for promoting entrepreneurial thinking and sustainable innovation among students.

The Chief Guest, Honorable Vice-Chairman, Board of Trustees, World University of Bangladesh, reaffirmed the University's commitment to nurturing innovation, entrepreneurship, and industry engagement, emphasizing that such initiatives prepare students to become future entrepreneurs and responsible leaders.

During the ceremony, crests and certificates were presented to the external and internal judges, special guests, and organizing committee members in recognition of their valuable contributions.

Among the winners, Team ‘AmarDoctor’ from the Department of Computer Science & Engineering emerged as the Champion. Team ‘Green Genesis’ (Department of Textile Engineering) became the 1st Runner-Up, while Team ‘Pharmagoal’ (Department of Pharmacy) secured the 2nd Runner-Up. The Best Innovative Idea Award went to Team ‘EcoPulp BD’ (Department of Textile Engineering), and the Best Social Impact Idea Award was presented to Team ‘CareCatalyst’ (Department of Business Administration).

In his closing remarks, Professor Dr. Selim Ahmed, Dean, Faculty of Business Studies and Convener of the competition, thanked the Advisory Committee, organizing committee, judges, mentors, faculty members, volunteers, sponsors, and participants for making the event a remarkable success. He encouraged students to continue transforming innovative ideas into sustainable ventures that create positive social and economic impact.

The program concluded with a group photograph of the distinguished guests, judges, organizers, volunteers, and winning teams, marking the successful conclusion of the Business Idea Competition 2026 – Innovation for Sustainable Growth and reaffirming WUB's commitment to fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development.