“Poet SM Abul Hussain Memorial Trust” scholarship was presented to 25 students for their brilliant scores in the entry test of the Faculty of Business Studies of Dhaka University.

Vice-Chancellor Md Akhtaruzzaman and Selim RF Hussain, CEO of Brac Bank, handed over the scholarships at a ceremony at the faculty on Saturday. Two poems of the poet were also recited.

“As family members of the poet, we are proud and honoured to provide the scholarship,” said Hussain, son of SM Abul Hussain.

“SM Abul Hussain was a renowned modern Bangalee Muslim poet. He worked for the education and socio-economic development of the country throughout his life. We believe students will become enlightened human beings with the help of the scholarship.”

Dean Prof Shibli Rubayat Ul Islam and the poet's family members were present. Hailing from different districts, all of the 15 female and 10 male students stay in the DU residential halls.