Unilever Bangladesh Limited (UBL), one of the country’s leading FMCG companies, staged the grand finale of the 16th edition of its flagship business competition, BizMaestros X Unilever Future Leaders Programme (UFLP) 2026, in Dhaka, a press release said.

Team Soap-R-Stars comprising Mir Ramisa Raiyan Rose, Faiyaz Amin Rahin and Rushmila Habib emerged as the champions, lifting the coveted trophy following a competitive final round among the top six teams. Rahin and Rushmila represented Institute of Business Administration, University of Dhaka, while Rose was the only undergrad across the competition representing University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Team Locked Out consisting of Samiha Tahsin Medha, Evan Ashfaque and Nusaiba Naim was named the first runner-up, where Medha and Nusaiba represented Institute of Business Administration, University of Dhaka, while Evan represented Islamic University of Technology. Team Breaking Good consisting of Fatima Ahmed, Muzahidul Islam Tajdid and Adiba Mustafa Tanisha finished as the second runner-up. Tanisha represented Institute of Business Administration, University of Dhaka, Fatima represented North South University and Tajdid represented Bangladesh University of Professionals.

The finalists presented solutions to a real-world business challenge before a distinguished panel of jurors led by Nabila Jabeen Khan (Personal Care Head – Unilever Bangladesh Ltd.), Md. Nurul Monowar (Home Care Head – Unilever Bangladesh Ltd.), Md. Shadman Sadikin (CBD Head – Unilever Bangladesh Ltd.) and Faria Yasmin (Managing Director – Bata Shoe Bangladesh Ltd.). A mixed panel of internal and external assessors truly made the panel impactful.

Unilever Bangladesh’s management committee members handed over the awards to the winning teams in the presence of, university representatives, faculty members and invited guests.

Speaking at the event, Syeda Durdana Kabir, Human Resources Director at Unilever Bangladesh, said, “The future belongs to young people who dare to challenge convention, disrupt the norm, and turn bold ideas into meaningful impact. With interventions like BizMaestros X UFLP 2026, we empower a generation that will shape a more digital, data-driven and future-fit Bangladesh going forward.”

Held under the theme “Disrupt To Win,” BizMaestros X UFLP 2026 encouraged participants to challenge conventional thinking, anticipate emerging market trends and develop innovative solutions for an evolving business landscape.

For the first time, Unilever Bangladesh integrated BizMaestros with UFLP, creating a combined platform for leadership development, real-world business problem-solving and early-career recruitment. The initiative was designed to identify high-potential individuals and provide them with practical exposure to Unilever’s operations, consumer-focused decision-making and leadership culture.

The competition began with individual applications, aptitude assessments and digital interviews. The top 45 candidates then advanced to an immersive bootcamp and Discovery Centre, where they participated in mentorship sessions, focus group discussions, functional case-solving exercises, and individual and group assessments.

Following the assessments, the top 18 candidates were divided into six teams for the grand finale. Their proposed solutions were evaluated based on innovation, relevance, feasibility and potential business impact.

As part of the programme, Unilever Bangladesh also organised “Learn to Lead” roadshows at leading universities and a nationwide webinar through the Radancy platform. The sessions introduced students to Unilever’s business operations, leadership journeys, early-career programmes, recruitment processes and entry-level opportunities.

Participants will have access to career opportunities across Go-To-Market, Finance, Supply Chain and Human Resources. High-performing candidates will be fast-tracked to the final interview stage of UFLP and considered for entry-level positions and opportunities under the Unilever Leadership Internship Programme.

Through BizMaestros X UFLP 2026, Unilever Bangladesh continues its commitment to developing purpose-driven, adaptable and future-ready leaders capable of driving innovation and creating sustainable impact.