The grand finale of Marico Bangladesh Limited’s flagship campus-based product innovation competition, Over The Wall Season 4, was held recently in Dhaka, where Team Jinxed from Bangladesh University of Professionals was crowned the Champion of this year’s edition. Launched under the theme ‘Innovate with Impact’, this season continued its mission of empowering youth to develop meaningful, practical, and innovation-driven solutions that inspire positive change in the personal care industry, a press release said.
This year saw the highest participation in the history of the competition, with more than 6,000 registrations from over 45 campuses across Bangladesh. Following multiple competitive rounds featuring idea submission, development, and mentorship, six finalist teams presented their outstanding concepts at the grand finale, offering forward-thinking solutions that combined technology, sustainability, and creative business strategy.
Team Oops We Tried from Islamic University of Technology was named First Runner-up, while Team The Lannisters from University of Dhaka secured the Second Runner-up position. All three winning teams received an attractive prize pool from Marico Bangladesh Limited. The Champion team will receive an international internship opportunity at one of Marico Limited’s global offices, continuing the legacy of last year’s winners who interned at Marico Malaysia. The First and Second Runner-up teams will also be offered internships at Marico Bangladesh Limited. In addition to that, all three finalist teams will represent Bangladesh at the Global Grand Finale in December.
The final round was evaluated by an esteemed panel of industry leaders including 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, Managing Director, Marico Bangladesh Limited, 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 extraordinary creativity, purpose, and dedication. We are proud to champion their journey and look forward to seeing their ideas create real impact.”
Reflecting on the initiative, K M Sabbir Ahmed, HR Director of Marico Bangladesh Limited, stated “Over The Wall inspires entrepreneurial ambition in young minds, shaping future leaders who can think big, act responsibly, and drive meaningful change for Bangladesh. This year’s theme, ‘Innovate with Impact,’ reflects that mission”
With the successful completion of its fourth edition, Over The Wall reaffirms Marico Bangladesh’s commitment to nurturing future leaders and fostering an entrepreneurial culture that drives growth and transformation in the country.
