Marico Bangladesh crowns BUP team champion of over the wall 2025

Team Jinxed from Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) has been crowned the Champion of Over The Wall Season 4, Marico Bangladesh Limited's flagship campus-based product innovation competition.

Held under the theme "Innovate with Impact," this year's edition continued its mission to inspire and empower university students to design practical, sustainability-driven, and forward-thinking solutions for the personal care industry.

The 2025 edition marked a record-breaking year with over 6,000 registrations from 45+ campuses across Bangladesh. After several competitive rounds involving idea submission, mentorship, and development, six finalist teams presented their projects at the grand finale in Dhaka.

Team Oops We Tried from the Islamic University of Technology (IUT) was named First Runner-up, while Team The Lannisters from the University of Dhaka secured the Second Runner-up position.

All three winning teams received attractive prizes from Marico Bangladesh Limited. The Champion team earned an international internship opportunity at one of Marico Limited's global offices, following the legacy of last year's winners who interned at Marico Malaysia. The First and Second Runner-up teams will also receive internships at Marico Bangladesh Limited, while all three will represent Bangladesh at the Global Grand Finale in December.

The final round was judged by an esteemed panel of industry leaders: Sumitava Basu, Managing Director, Marico Bangladesh Limited; Khandker Swanan Shahriar, Managing Director, Keymakers Consulting Ltd.; and M H M Fairoz, Managing Director, Singer Bangladesh Ltd.

Speaking at the event, Sumitava Basu said, "Over The Wall is more than a competition – it is a platform that encourages young innovators to dream boldly and execute responsibly. This year's participants have demonstrated remarkable creativity and purpose, and we are proud to champion their journey toward real impact."

Reflecting on the initiative, K M Sabbir Ahmed, HR Director of Marico Bangladesh Limited, said, "Over The Wall inspires entrepreneurial ambition in young minds, shaping future leaders who can think big, act responsibly, and drive meaningful change for Bangladesh."

With the successful completion of its fourth season, Over The Wall reaffirms Marico Bangladesh's commitment to nurturing future leaders and building an entrepreneurial ecosystem that drives innovation and sustainable growth.