Hult Prize concludes at Chittagong University with winner – Team চতুষ্কোণ
The grand finale of the Hult Prize at the University of Chittagong campus programme was successfully held, with ‘Team চতুষ্কোণ’ emerging as the champion, whose idea aligns with SDGs 12, 13, and 15. Additionally, ‘Team The Optimistic’ secured the first runner-up position, while ‘Team Moumachi’ claimed the second runner-up spot.
Hult Prize concludes at Chittagong University with winner – Team চতুষ্কোণ
The grand finale of the Hult Prize at the University of Chittagong campus programme was successfully held, with ‘Team চতুষ্কোণ’ emerging as the champion, whose idea aligns with SDGs 12, 13, and 15. Additionally, ‘Team The Optimistic’ secured the first runner-up position, while ‘Team Moumachi’ claimed the second runner-up spot.
The event took place on Thursday, 22 January,at 9:00 am at the Faculty of Business Administration. It commenced with the national anthem and recitations from the Holy Quran, Bhagavad Gita, Tripitaka, and the Bible, followed by speeches from Professor Dr Mohammad Shahab Uddin and Lecturer Md Rafiqul Islam. Professor Shahab emphasised the importance of understanding the ecosystem and market demands in the present era.
The overall initiative was successfully implemented under the leadership of the Organising Committee for the 2025–26 tenure, led by Campus Director Khaled Mahmud Onik, along with Chief of Staff Kazi Muhaiminul Islam Munaj and Chief Strategist Karin Saffana. Chief Strategist Karin Saffana stated, “Hult Prize is not just a competition; it is a platform for social entrepreneurs that inspires the emergence of new ideas among students.” The Chief of Staff also added, “Hult Prize brings organisational committees together on a common platform.”
The jury panel for this year’s competition featured distinguished professionals, including:
- Md Minhaz Ul Alam
(Regional Head, Grameenphone) - Arif Iftekhar
Head of Financial Institutions Sales, Sonali Bank UK Limited (Chattogram Zone);
Former Trade Finance Specialist, Euro Exim Bank;
Head of International Trade Advisory and Sales, Riverstone Capital Ltd;
Resident Vice-President, Citibank N.A.;
Vice-President, Eastern Bank PLC and The City Bank PLC - Md Farman Toyoub
Chief Financial Officer, N Mohammad Group
A total of six teams competed in the final round: Team Aboron, Innovators, Trio Grind, Moumachi, চতুষ্কোণ, and The Optimistic. They received mentorship from industry experts, including:
- Shubhashish Chakraborty
Graduate Associate at Wealth and Retail Banking, Standard Chartered, and Champion of BizMaestros 2023 - Tasmim Hossain Tuba
Management Trainee Officer at Don Sumdany Facilitation and Consultancy and Mentor of BRAC Youth Platform - Mashrur Ahmed
Customer Development Trainee at Unilever Bangladesh Limited, CMO of Code Green Afghanistan, Winner of the House of Venture Startup Incubator Competition, and Bronze Medallist at YISG Russia 2018 - Tasnim H Chowdhury
Sales Consultant at Let’s Get Moving Canada and Champion of Hult Prize NSU, Epitome 3.0, and POMAC 5.0 - Shihabuzzaman Mollik
Sourcing Analyst of a global fashion brand - Alvi Rahman
Business Development Manager at Turtle Venture, CEO of Mechanic Koi, and CSI at Best Aid Limited
Each year, the Hult Prize presents a theme aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This year’s theme, “Unlimited”, underscored the interconnected and interdependent nature of global challenges, urging participants to think beyond conventional approaches and develop innovative solutions.
