The British Council celebrated the academic accomplishments of 42 students from 23 English medium schools across Bangladesh at the British Council Scholars’ Award 2025 programme at the Radisson Blu Water Garden Dhaka on Tuesday.
The award recognised students who achieved the highest distinction grades in nine or more subjects in their May or June 2025 Cambridge International and Pearson Edexcel Qualifications (O-levels/IGCSE/International GCSE), conducted by the British Council for UK Exam Boards, said a press release.
In his welcome speech, Stephen Forbes, country director Bangladesh, said that at the British Council, they were committed to helping young people reach their full potential in both academics and careers. ‘We hope these excellent UK exam board results become a valuable asset in their journey.’
Professor Md Jahangir Alam, secretary, board of intermediate and secondary education, Dhaka, delivered an address at the programme.
Maxim Raimann, exams director Bangladesh, British Council, presented an overview of the organisation’s ongoing efforts to make globally recognised qualifications accessible to Bangladeshi learners.
The event brought together over 200 school leaders, educators, parents and representatives from the British Council’s 200 partner schools nationwide.
The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Tahnee Yeasmin, director business development, British Council.
Guests from UK exam boards attended the ceremony, including Sarwat Reza, country lead, Bangladesh, Cambridge University Press and Assessment; Abdullah Al Mamun Bin Quddus, regional development manager, Bangladesh and Nepal, Pearson Edexcel; Jannatul Ferdous Sigma, regional development manager, Bangladesh, Pearson Edexcel; and Shahin Reza, country director, Bangladesh, Oxford AQA.
