learn, innovate and lead
Bobby Hajjaj
State Minister for Primary and Mass Education
The future is bright for you. Today, this is a huge stage, but I believe it is too small for your achievements.
The true stage for your accomplishments will be the entire world, where you will carry our country’s name with pride. You will brighten the name of our country across the world. The generations before you did so, but our expectations of you are much greater.
We want those achievements to be put to use for our country.
I call upon the schools: your students have no shortage of talent. Through the awards they are receiving in the O-level and A-level examinations, they are proving they have no shortage of merit.
Create more opportunities for them to develop their talent. Build more science, technology, robotics and IT labs so they can apply their talent to practical solutions.
If you introduce such programmes, the government will stand beside you and provide all possible support.
Do not limit them to textbooks. The world is changing. Today, with AI, the value of some traditional skills has declined. Human creativity and skills are once again the most important. Our students must have opportunities to apply their talent, and our schools should play a greater role in making that possible.
Faisal Rahman
CEO, Prime Bank PLC
To our young achievers, congratulations. Today is a well-deserved recognition of your hard work, perseverance and commitment. It also reflects the support and encouragement that have helped you reach this point.
As you look ahead, what matters is not only what you have achieved, but how you build on it.
You are entering a world of rapid change. As knowledge expands and technology evolves, your ability to remain curious, keep learning, and adapt will be your greatest strengths.
Consider different perspectives and ask, “Can this be done differently?” Those questions often lead to new ideas, better solutions, and meaningful progress.
Today’s achievement has opened many doors. As you pursue new opportunities, do so with integrity and purpose. Wherever your path takes you, remain connected to Bangladesh and the communities that shaped you.
Every profession has a role in strengthening our country by creating opportunities, solving problems, and improving lives.
Achievements like these are never accomplished alone. They are made possible by teachers, parents and institutions that nurture young talent.
Prime Bank is honoured to support this initiative over the next three years, celebrating young achievers and investing in their potential.
Razib Mahbubul
Country Director, IDP Education Ltd in Bangladesh
This event is a story written by parents, nurtured by teachers, and powered by students through discipline, dedication, and determination.
To our brilliant graduates, congratulations. You have done something remarkable. This is the beginning of something big.
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Mahfuz Anam
Editor and Publisher, The Daily Star
The slogan of this award -- “Saluting the nation builders of tomorrow” -- should remind you of your sense of responsibility and vision.
Go anywhere in the world, to the highest universities, and go anywhere to get the greatest experience, but at the end of it, serve your country. Without your help, Bangladesh will not reach the level that it has the potential to reach.
Whatever I do and wherever I am, there should always be, in my heart and mind, the question of how I can serve my country.
One of the biggest lessons of religion, to me, is to respect others. Respect other people’s religions and let them be.
We have to be at the forefront of the scientific revolution and innovations around the world. We must understand them, absorb them, and serve our country with them.
Patriotism, devotion, and intellectual excellence are what we need. But do not become arrogant and think, “I am the best in the world.” You are brilliant, but do not forget your country.
Without this intellectual and emotional commitment, Bangladesh will not go far. You are the nation-builders of tomorrow. Keep repeating to yourselves: “We’re building the future of Bangladesh.”
Priyata Ghosh Piu
ABC International School
One of the highest A* and A grade achievers in O-levels
Standing here before all of you, I have to admit I am feeling a little shaky. Looking around this hall, I see more than smiling faces. I see stories of late nights, difficult days, endless effort and people who never stopped believing in us.
I congratulate all the parents, teachers and, of course, all of us, as the success that has brought us here today is more collective than individual.
To the parents, this achievement is as much yours as it is ours. To my teachers, thank you for believing in us and pushing us to become better every day. We promise to carry the values you have taught us wherever we go.
Today is not just about medals and awards. With this recognition comes a responsibility to our country. We must use our knowledge, skills, and determination to bring positive change and help build a better future.
This is not the end of our journey but the beginning of something new. Today we celebrate our achievements; tomorrow we embrace the responsibility of what we can become. Let us dream bigger, work harder, and build the future our nation deserves.
Safeya Chowdhury
Changes School
One of the highest A grade achievers in O-levels
As a child, I watched my seniors achieve remarkable results and stand on stages like this. They inspired me to dream big, prove my potential, and one day stand where they once stood. Today, Alhamdulillah, I find myself living that dream.
Through this journey, I have learned to believe in myself, and that struggles shape us into the best versions of ourselves.
This achievement, however, is not mine alone. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to my school, my incredible teachers, and my parents. Mum and Dad, thank you for believing in me.
To all the parents here today, thank you. Without your unconditional love, encouragement and sacrifices, none of us would have been here.
To my fellow awardees, never underestimate yourselves. We are all born with the potential to define our own destinies. Success does not come overnight; it is built through hard work, perseverance and consistency.
This hall is filled with brilliant minds and limitless potential. Let us use our talents to make meaningful contributions to our country and the world. We are the nation builders, born to make a difference.
Sahil Sadman
Don Bosco School and College
One of the highest A* grade achievers in O-levels
It is a profound honour to stand before you as a recipient of this award. I accept this recognition with immense gratitude and humility.
Excellence is never achieved alone. I owe my deepest thanks to my parents, whose sacrifices are the foundation of my opportunities; to my teachers and Don Bosco School and College for shaping both my academic journey and my character; and to my friends, whose encouragement made every challenge lighter.
This award is not merely a recognition of what we have achieved. For me, it is a reminder of the responsibility that comes with education.
Education is not simply about collecting grades; it is about cultivating integrity, compassion, and the courage to make a positive difference. I would like to remind myself and my fellow awardees that true success is measured not only by our achievements but also by how we treat others.
As educated young people, may we never lose our compassion for those facing war, hardship, and injustice. Let our education inspire us to seek understanding, uphold human dignity and use our knowledge to build a kinder, more just future.
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