On Saturday, 14th December, the Brihottor Sylhet Education Trust (BSET) celebrated its 5th Graduates’ Awards Ceremony at the prestigious Impression Events Venue. This annual event honours the outstanding academic achievements of young graduates within the British Bangladeshi diaspora and aims to inspire the next generation.

Event Highlights:

The ceremony, co-hosted by Dilwar Hussain (General Secretary) and Parvez Shah (Trustee), began with a Quran recitation by Moulana Ashraful Islam (EC Member), followed by the Bangladesh and British national anthems.

Chairman Mohiv Uddin addressed the packed venue, which included graduates, proud parents, community dignitaries, business sponsors, and supporters. Highlighting BSET’s commitment since 2011, he shared how the trust has recently provided scholarships to over 4,000 students in Sylhet, Bangladesh, distributing more than £40,000 in donations from the UK. However, he emphasised that the need for basic educational support in Bangladesh remains far greater and urged the audience to continue supporting BSET’s mission.

He stated:

“Tonight is a night of celebration, not only for the remarkable achievements of our graduates but also for the collective efforts of parents and sponsors that have made this journey possible.”

Awards and Recognition

The ceremony featured short, inspiring speeches from dignitaries including Sir Stephen Timms MP and Rupa Haq MP, followed by the distribution of awards to dozens of graduates. Each recipient received a special crest and certificate commemorating their academic achievements. Business sponsors were also honored for their continued financial support, which made the event possible.

Trustees and Dignitaries Present

The event was supported by members of the EC Board of Trustees, including Md Mujibur Rahman, Mayen Uddin Ansar, Engineer Habibur Rahman, Zakir Hossain, Abul Lais, Md Maniqur Rahman, Asma Akter, Abu Ahmed Sorwar, and Abdul Goni, who assisted in presenting awards.

Notable attendees included the first British Bangladeshi cricket legend, Sheikh Jahid Ahmed, who added to the evening’s celebratory atmosphere.

Award Recipients

Graduates recognised for their achievements included:

Afsana Chowdhury, Zakiya Begum, Ruzina Begum Hussain, Mohammed Nadeem Ahmed, Ayeesha Latifa Ahmed, Nishat Taskin Ullah, Raheel Shah, Muhammad Mizanur Rahman, Zerin Musarat Islam, Sumaia Begum, Asef Mahamood Ullah, Farihah Yasmin, and many others.

The evening concluded with a turkey food platter generously provided by Turquoise, Green Street.

BSET’s Vision

BSET remains dedicated to assisting children from disadvantaged backgrounds in accessing education and achieving their full potential. To learn more about their impactful work, visit www.bsetrust.org.uk.

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