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A team representing Bangladesh has achieved a significant accomplishment on the global stage, securing the second runner-up position at the prestigious HSBC/HKU Business Case Challenge 2026. This international undergraduate business case competition is jointly organized by HSBC and the University of Hong Kong.

The Bangladeshi team, comprising Shakhawat Salim, Naveed Abrar, Md Ridwan Sakib Anjum, and Mohammad Faiyad Hossain from the Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP), earned their spot in the global competition by winning the Business Case Competition 2026 organized by HSBC Bangladesh and BRAC University in April.

Held in Hong Kong from June 1 to 5, the global challenge featured 24 undergraduate teams. These teams were selected from an initial pool of over 12,000 students who participated in local rounds across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. Australia emerged as the champion, followed by Thailand as the first runner-up, with Bangladesh securing the third position.

During the competition, the teams tackled four complex business cases. These challenges reflected contemporary corporate issues, including managing founder-dependency risks at an investment firm, strategies for Pop Mart to sustain profitability, educating the public about stablecoins in Hong Kong, and transforming an influencer-led fashion brand into a global business.