First-ever BRANDSTORM sees fierce competition, Indalo takes the title

Khulna University made history by hosting its first-ever national case competition, BRANDSTORM, organised by the Khulna University Business Club. With overwhelming participation from across Bangladesh, the competition saw 97 teams compete, culminating in an intense grand finale at the Liakot Ali Auditorium.
After three rigorous rounds, eight teams—Code Breakers, Team Canto Manto, Nirveek, Kalairuti, Indalo, Blue Beetles, Team Chosma, and Fortune 501—secured their spots in the showdown. Following a display of strategic insights and innovative problem-solving, Team Indalo emerged as the champion of BRANDSTORM. Team Chosma finished as the first runner-up, while Team Canto Manto secured the second runner-up position.
An esteemed panel of judges, including Prof Dr Md Noor Un Nabi, treasurer of Khulna University; Atif Dewan Rashid, managing director of DTC Ltd and Bangladesh Furniture Industries Ltd (AYOTO); and Md Anwar Hossain Rubel, deputy general manager of Basic Bank Ltd, assessed the teams, adding valuable industry and academic insights to the competition.
Sponsored by PRAN-RFL and Shotspot, BRANDSTORM marks the beginning of a new era for Khulna University's business and entrepreneurial ecosystem. The event has set a strong precedent, fostering innovation, strategic thinking, and industry-academia collaboration nationally.