34 Meritorious Students from Laksam and Manoharganj Honoured, Each Receives Tk 10,000
Published : 18:56, 10 November 2026
A total of 34 meritorious students from Laksam and Manoharganj upazilas in Cumilla have been honoured for their academic achievements. Each student, who secured a GPA-5 in the 2026 HSC and equivalent examinations, received a commemorative crest and Tk 10,000.
The programme was organised last Saturday, November 7, by the Manoharganj Development Forum, with funding from Qatar expatriate Mohammad Jasim Uddin. Manoharganj Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Rifat Jahan attended as the chief guest.
She said the students' achievements were the result of hard work and perseverance. However, securing a GPA-5 should not be considered the ultimate goal in life. Alongside pursuing higher education, students must prepare themselves to face future challenges. She urged them to develop into capable and responsible citizens.
Speaking to Channel 24, Qatar expatriate Jasim Uddin (CIP) said he undertakes such initiatives every year to encourage meritorious students. He believes that an educated and talented generation is the key to building a developed society and a prosperous nation.
The event was chaired by Mohammad Jasim Uddin, president of the Manoharganj Development Forum and a Qatar expatriate. The programme was conducted by the organisation's General Secretary, Main Uddin Sohag.
Former principal of the Bangladesh Madrasah Teachers Institute, Maulana Professor Dr Ahmed Ullah, attended as a special guest. Also present were Maulana Dr Md Abdul Hannan, principal of Daulatganj Gazimura Kamil Madrasah; former principal of Laksam Model College Abu Taher; Maulana Anwar Hossain, principal of Shahpur Islamia Fazil Madrasah; and Maulana Jinnat Ali, principal of Manoharganj Darul Ulum Keramatia Fazil Madrasah.
Other attendees included the forum's advisers Professor Ashrafuzzaman Molla and Abdul Khaleque Molla; vice-presidents S M Munsur and Mostafizur Rahman Shamim; journalist Mojibur Rahman Dulal; executive member Shawkat Hossain Biplob; journalists Abul Khayer and Jahangir Alam Miazi; and other local dignitaries.
Organisers said the main objective of the programme was to motivate students to pursue their studies and recognise their talent and achievements. Teachers from various educational institutions and parents also attended the event.
