International Hope School Bangladesh · Uttara, Dhaka

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AboutIHSB Business Carnival · 2026
IBC ’26

The event.

A student-driven inter-school business event organized by the IHSB Business Club.

IHSB Business Carnival (IBC ’26) is a flagship inter-school business event organized by the IHSB Business Club of International Hope School Bangladesh, bringing together students from schools across Dhaka and Bangladesh for competition, creativity, entrepreneurship, and meaningful engagement with the world of business.

Through practical business challenges, participants are encouraged to think strategically, communicate clearly, solve problems, collaborate under pressure, and approach real-world scenarios with creativity and confidence.

Date10–12 December 2026
VenueUttara Senior Section, Plot 7, Road 6, Sector 4
Scale400+ students
Purpose

How it arose.

“Built by students, for students who want to lead.”

IBC began inside the IHSB Business Club as a student-led effort to give peers from schools across Bangladesh a practical setting for business learning—beyond textbooks and examinations.

The event places students in situations that require creativity, strategic thinking, communication, teamwork, analysis, and decision-making, so learning becomes competitive, collaborative, and memorable.

Ad Making

Create and present advertising concepts that communicate a brand message clearly and creatively.

Round Table Discussions

Discuss business topics with peers, practice structured argument, and build collaborative insight.

Sales Pitches

Present products or ideas persuasively under timed conditions before judges and audiences.

Entrepreneurship

Develop venture ideas and explain how they create value in practical market scenarios.

Case Studies

Analyze business situations, weigh options, and recommend grounded decisions.

Economics Olympiad

Test economics knowledge and problem-solving across a structured competitive format.

History

Since when.

Building on previous editions in 2023 and 2024, which welcomed more than 1,000 participants collectively.

Active since 2023
2023First edition

Inaugural edition

The IHSB Business Club launched IBC as a student-driven inter-school business event at the Uttara campus, combining competitive activities with a wider carnival experience.

2024Second edition

Second edition

The second edition built on that foundation, welcoming schools from across Bangladesh and pairing business challenges with a trade fair and entertainment.

Who takes part

The participants.

Students from schools across Dhaka and Bangladesh, competing in business-focused segments over three days.

Participants challenge themselves, showcase their abilities, and turn ideas into practical experiences—while meeting peers, educators, and business professionals who join as judges and guests.

  • Students from schools across Dhaka and Bangladesh
  • Teams competing across various business-focused segments
  • Judged with industry professionals and business leaders as guests
Inter-school competitionUttara, Dhaka
At a glance

Key figures.

400+Expected students in 2026

Participants from schools across Dhaka and Bangladesh over three days.

800+Prior edition participants

Combined attendance across the 2023 and 2024 editions.

3 days10–12 December 2026

Competition, creativity, entrepreneurship, and industry engagement.

6Core segments

Ad Making, Round Tables, Sales Pitches, Entrepreneurship, Case Studies, and Economics Olympiad.

Figures reflect the official IBC 2026 event overview and recorded participation from prior editions at the IHSB Uttara campus.

Organizing committee

IBC 2026 panel.

The student committee organizing this edition of the carnival.

2026 committee

The committee for this edition will be announced soon.

Register

Join IBC 2026

Take part with students from schools across Dhaka and Bangladesh. Review the competitions, then register your delegation for 10–12 December 2026.