Frequently Asked Questions

1.  Why should I participate in the Business Case Competition?
This programme offers you an excellent opportunity to exercise your analytical and apply theoretical knowledge in a fun and exciting way. You will acquire practical knowledge through a series of training programmes hosted by practitioners and teachers. You may also meet some of the most successful and influential people in the business world.

2.   Do I need to specify which award I would like to compete for in the Business Case Competition?
No, it is not necessary to specify which award you want to compete for as judges will be able to select the best team for each award based on the judging criteria specified in the competition.

3.  Is there any cost to enter the competition?
There is no cost to enter. However, all participants will have to bear their own out-of-pocket expenses in preparing for the competition. HSBC, IBA and UNDP will not provide any travel or daily allowance to the students for participation.

4.   Is it necessary to be nominated by my university/college before submitting my entry?
Yes, each University/Institution will be contacted by the organisers and asked to nominate a specified number of teams. Only the teams selected by their respective University/Institution will be able to participate in the first round.
During each organisers may request a proof of whether you are a full-time undergraduate business school student in either from a public or private university in Bangladesh.

5.  Apart from undergraduates attending full-time degree courses, can students attending associate degree/diploma/certificate courses enter the competition?
No, the competition is only for the undergraduate business school students. Full-time postgraduate students from local universities, colleges or institutes of vocational education etc. are not eligible to enter the competition.

6.  Is it necessary for my team to give our student numbers and university particulars?
Yes, this competition is open to full-time undergraduate students only. Hence, you must provide proof that you are indeed a full-time undergraduate student in either a public or private university in Bangladesh.

7.  If a team member withdraws during the competition, will the team be allowed to continue with the competition?
No, the team will not be eligible to compete.

8.  Is it mandatory to attend the training workshops arranged by the organiser? Will I be disqualified if I cannot attend all or any of them?
No, it is not compulsory for you to attend the training workshops, and you will not be disqualified for not attending. However, you might miss a lot of useful information judging criteria and presentation techniques. So it is recommended that all team members be present.

9.  What should I do if I or my team members cannot attend the Bangladesh Finale or Regional Finale due to unforeseen reasons such as illness?
Unless the whole team withdraws, other team members are allowed to continue with the competition. If the team wishes to replace a team member with another student, a written request with sound reasons and justifications must be submitted to the Organising Committee with consent from the Authority of the participating University. Replacing a team member will require written consent from the Organising Committee.

10.  What should I do if my team cannot represent my own country or territory to compete at the Regional Competition?
In the event that the Gold Award winning team cannot attend the Regional Competition, the Silver Award winners (first runner-up) will be eligible to compete. If the Silver team fails to compete at the Regional Competition, the Bronze Award winners (second runner-up) will be eligible to compete.