NDB Bank recently concluded the much-anticipated 2025 edition of its signature quiz competition, “Battle of the Brains”, an exciting initiative designed to foster camaraderie, collaboration, and continuous learning among its employees.
This year’s competition saw an overwhelming response, with 69 teams registering from across the Bank. Of these, 66 teams competed in the preliminary round, showcasing their knowledge and quick thinking in a diverse range of topics including general knowledge, current affairs, business, science and technology, history, arts, sports, and entertainment. Following an intense first round, the top 20 teams advanced to the grand finale, which was held in a vibrant and competitive atmosphere.
After a thrilling battle of intellect and strategy, the Customer Acquisition Unit (CAU) emerged as the overall champion of the 2025 contest. The Risk Department secured second place, while the Cards Department claimed third. Close contenders included the Strategy & Business Intelligence team in fourth place and the Regional Office Southern team in fifth place, making the finale one of the most engaging yet.
NDB’s Battle of the Brains is more than just a knowledge competition, it is a testament to the Bank’s commitment to creating a culture of learning, teamwork, and employee engagement. The event not only celebrated the intellectual diversity within NDB but also reinforced the importance of collaboration and adaptability in today’s dynamic environment.
Building on its continued success, Battle of the Brains has now become a much-loved tradition at NDB, uniting employees across departments and regions in the spirit of friendly competition and shared achievement.
NDB Bank is the fourth-largest listed commercial bank in Sri Lanka. NDB was named Sri Lanka’s Best Digital Bank for SMEs at Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025 and was awarded Domestic Retail Bank of the Year – Sri Lanka and Sri Lanka Domestic Project Finance Bank of the Year by Asian Banking and Finance Magazine (Singapore) Awards 2024. NDB is the parent company of the NDB Group, comprising capital market subsidiary companies, together forming a unique banking and capital market services group. The Bank is committed to empowering the nation and its people through meaningful financial and advisory services powered by digital banking solutions.
