Virtual Business Combat 2025 returns after five years

The country's largest online festival for students, Startise Presents Virtual Business Combat 2025, Season 02, organised by the Notre Dame Business Club (NDBC), is set to return after a five-year hiatus.
The three-day virtual competition will be held from Friday, 10 October, to Sunday, 12 October, entirely online.
Startise, the title sponsor, is the parent company of WPDeveloper, Storeware, Easy Jobs and xCloud. The group empowers over seven million users worldwide with technology, business and talent solutions. Startise has a global presence and is committed to innovation, nurturing ideas that redefine industries and inspire the next generation of creators and entrepreneurs.
The event's partners include The Business Standard as Online Media Partner, ExcelBiz as Strategic Partner, Dottin Digital LLC as Digital Marketing Partner, Mexemy as Creative Partner, and Shutter Lens as Content Partner. Shutter Lens will also manage event photography at the prize-giving ceremony.
Virtual Business Combat 2025 features an array of solo and team segments designed to test creativity, strategic thinking and business acumen. Solo events include the Online Olympiad (business knowledge), Photography (mobile or DSLR), Digital Poster Design and Content Writing (in Bangla and English). Team events comprise the Case Study, Idea Presentation and OVC (Online Video Commercial). The signature segment, Guess the Brand, will challenge participants' marketing instincts in a fun and competitive format.
As anticipation builds across campuses nationwide, Virtual Business Combat Season 02 promises more than just a competition; it is a celebration of innovation, leadership and excellence. The event offers students a dynamic platform to showcase the future of Bangladeshi business from the comfort of their own homes.