TEAM Group has awarded the Wahid-Kohinoor Memorial Scholarship 2026 to 36 students of Hazi Piar Ali School, the school located 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.
This year, 18 primary-level students from KG to Class 5, 15 high-school students from Classes 6 to 10, and three SSC graduates were recognized. At both the primary and high-school levels, the awards were given on merit by position, with the first, second and third place holders of each class from KG to Class 10 receiving the scholarship.
A new element this year was an honorarium for three students who performed well in the SSC examination, extending the program's recognition beyond the school's regular classes.
The ceremony coincided with a visit by a high-level delegation from the Kingdom of the Netherlands: Mr. Steven Collet, Vice Minister for International Cooperation; Ms. Wampie Libon, Ambassador for Sustainable Development; and Ambassador Joris van Bommel. The delegation toured 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 group briefly joined the scholarship event as the program began, before departing.
Addressing the students, Afroza Shaheen urged them to carry their values as far as their grades. She told them they 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. She asked them to be good at heart, uphold their values and use their knowledge to make a positive difference in the lives of others, adding that it is good people who will build a better society and a better future for all.
Deputy Managing Director Abdullah Hil Nakib said education is one of the most meaningful investments a community can make. Through the scholarship, he said, TEAM Group wants to recognize the hard work of the students and encourage them to pursue their ambitions with confidence, expressing the hope that the initiative will continue to open doors for young people and inspire them to contribute to their families, communities and the country.
One recipient described the award as a great honor and a moment of immense happiness for the family, saying it made the student feel that their hard work was being recognized 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.
According to the company, 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 attend the school, which TEAM Group has supported through initiatives including a computer lab and stipends for workers' children's school fees. The scholarship is awarded annually on merit; 33 students received it last year.