TEAM Group has awarded the Wahid-Kohinoor Memorial Scholarship 2026 to 36 students of Hazi Piar Ali School, the institution located next to its 4A Yarn Dyeing Ltd. facility in Savar, at the programme's annual ceremony.
Managing Director Afroza Shaheen and Deputy Managing Director Abdullah Hil Nakib attended the event. The recognised group comprised 18 primary-level students from KG to Class 5, 15 high-school students from Classes 6 to 10, and three SSC graduates.
At both the primary and high-school levels, the awards followed merit by position, with the first-, second- and third-place students in each class from KG to Class 10 receiving the scholarship. New for this year, the programme also granted an honorarium to three students who performed well in the SSC examination, extending recognition beyond the school's regular classes.
Dutch delegation visits 4A Yarn Dyeing
A high-level delegation from the Kingdom of the Netherlands visited 4A Yarn Dyeing Ltd., TEAM Group's LEED Platinum-certified facility, to see how investments and Dutch-Bangladeshi partnerships are advancing sustainability in the textile sector. The delegation included Mr. Steven Collet, Vice Minister for International Cooperation; Ms. Wampie Libon, Ambassador for Sustainable Development; and Ambassador Joris van Bommel. The group briefly joined the scholarship event as it began before departing.
Messages to the students
Addressing the students, Afroza Shaheen said their merit and achievements had already proven them. She stressed that, beyond grades and academic success, becoming a better human being matters most in the present era, and urged them to be good at heart, uphold their values and use their knowledge to make a positive difference in others' lives, adding that good people build a better society and a better future.
Abdullah Hil Nakib described education as one of the most meaningful investments a community can make. He said the scholarship seeks to recognise the hard work of these talented students and encourage them to pursue their ambitions with confidence, expressing hope that the initiative would continue to open doors for young people and inspire them to contribute to their families, communities and the country.
A scholarship recipient said receiving the award was a great honour and a moment of immense happiness for their family, adding that it made them feel their hard work was recognised and motivated them to study harder and pursue their dreams. The student thanked TEAM Group for encouraging students and giving them another reason to believe in their future.
About the scholarship
The Wahid-Kohinoor Memorial Scholarship was announced in June 2024 by the late Abdullah Hil Rakib, founder and managing director of TEAM Group, to advance SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) in line with the group's Sustainability Vision 2030. Many children of 4A Yarn Dyeing workers study at the school, which TEAM Group has supported through initiatives including a computer lab and stipends covering workers' children's school fees. The scholarship is awarded annually on merit, and 33 students received it last year.