Prof. Abu Nasser Muhammad Abduz Zaher, Chairman of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited, hands over the cheque to 200 underprivileged students who obtained GPA-5 in the HSC examination-2011 in Dhaka Thursday.

Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited awarded scholarship to 200 underprivileged students who who achieved grade point average 5 in secondary school certificate and equivalent examinations in 2011.

The information was disclosed at a reception for the students organised by the Bank held at the Bangladesh Chemical Industries Corporation (BCIC) in Dhaka Thursday, said a press release.

Each of 200 students will get Tk 18000 who obtained GPA-5 in HSC exam for one year. The Bank will provide scholarship to these students up to completion of their graduation.

Prof. Abu Nasser Muhammad Abduz Zaher, Chairman of the Bank was present as chief guest while Mohammad Abdul Mannan, Managing Director of the Bank presided.

Hafizul Islam Mian, former Additional Secretary, Humayun Bokhteyar, ACPA, FCA, director of the Bank, Mohd. Shamsul Haque, Deputy Managing Director of the Bank addressed the function.

The function was addressed among others by Md. Habibur Rahman, Deputy Managing Director of the Bank, Rafiqul Islam, Chairman, Aman Group, Abdul Hamid, Managing Director, RK Group and A.K.M. Jane Alam, Prominent Industrialist.

Prof. Abu Nasser Muhammad Abduz Zaher in his speech said that achieving scholarship from Islami Bank, you who are beneficiary, need not express gratitude. It is your right. Being awarded by national and international institutions, Islami Bank’s responsibilities has been increased.

Mohammad Abdul Mannan said that Islami Bank is working for the welfare of the people since its inception. The Bank is conducting different program in social development and education.

The Daily Sun/Bangladesh/ 1st July 2012