“Marketing insights for impact-driven ventures” session held for Hult Prize at University of Chittagong

Grameenphone, the strategic partner of Hult Prize at the University of Chittagong, hosted an exclusive learning session for the finalist teams of the HPCU 2025–26 tenure, aimed at strengthening their entrepreneurial ideas and pitch strategies through practical industry knowledge.

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Titled “Marketing insights for impact-driven ventures,” the session focused on delivering actionable marketing guidance and strategic perspectives to help impact-driven startups refine their value propositions and market approaches. The session was held on 19 January at the Grameenphone Chattogram Regional Office.

The session was led by Muhammed Mafijor Rahman, Circle Marketing Head of Grameenphone, who shared real-world experiences and best practices from the corporate marketing landscape that are particularly relevant to social and impact-based ventures. Guest attendees included Emon Kalyan Dutta, Circle Business Head, and Arif Mahamood, Circle HR Head, both from the Chattogram Business Circle. The key speaker of the session was Muhammed Mafijor Rahman.

The event was supported by Tasnia Shawkat, Deputy Head of Judges and Participants Management, and Mohammed Motammim Hossain Jarif, Head of Photography and Videography (HPCU 2025–26), who ensured smooth coordination and comprehensive documentation of the session.

For the 2025–26 tenure, the organising body is led by Campus Director Khaled Mahmud Onik, alongside Chief of Staff Kazi Muhaiminul Islam Munaj and Chief Strategist Karin Saffana. The initiative highlighted the continued collaboration between Grameenphone and Hult Prize at the University of Chittagong in empowering young innovators with industry-relevant knowledge and mentorship.