TEAM Group has awarded the Wahid-Kohinoor Memorial Scholarship 2026 to 36 meritorious students of Hazi Piar Ali School, the school next to its 4A Yarn Dyeing Ltd. facility in Savar. The annual ceremony was attended by Managing Director Afroza Shaheen and Deputy Managing Director Abdullah Hil Nakib.
The recipients span three levels: 18 primary 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 ranking, with the first-, second- and third-position holders in each class from KG to Class 10 being recognised.
Honorarium extended to SSC graduates
New this year, three students who achieved good results in the SSC examination also received an honorarium, extending the programme's recognition beyond the school's regular classes. The scholarship is awarded annually on merit; 33 students received it the previous year.
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 investment and Dutch-Bangladeshi partnerships are advancing sustainability in the textile sector. The delegation comprised 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 ceremony as it began and departed shortly afterwards.
Messages to the students
Addressing the students, Managing Director Afroza Shaheen urged them to carry their values as far as their grades. She said the students had already proven themselves through merit and achievements, but that beyond grades and academic success, what matters most in this era is becoming a better human being — being good at heart, upholding values and using knowledge to make a positive difference in the lives of others, because good people build a better society and a better future.
Deputy Managing Director Abdullah Hil Nakib described education as one of the most meaningful investments a company can make in its community. He said the Wahid-Kohinoor Memorial Scholarship aims to recognise the hard work of talented students and encourage them to pursue their ambitions with confidence, and expressed the 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 the family. The student said it made them feel that their hard work was being recognised and motivated them to study harder and achieve their dreams, and thanked TEAM Group for encouraging students and giving them another reason to believe in their future.
About the scholarship
The 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 TEAM 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.