TEAM Group has awarded the Wahid-Kohinoor Memorial Scholarship 2026 to 36 meritorious 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's programme recognised 18 students at primary level, from kindergarten to Class 5; 15 at high-school level, Classes 6 to 10; and three SSC graduates. At the primary and high-school levels, awards were made on merit by position, with the first, second and third position-holders in each class from KG to Class 10 receiving the scholarship.
A new element this year was an honorarium for three students who achieved good results in the SSC examination, extending recognition beyond the school's regular classes.
Dutch delegation visits LEED Platinum facility
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 — visited 4A Yarn Dyeing Ltd., TEAM Group's LEED Platinum-certified facility, to see how investments and Dutch-Bangladesh partnerships are advancing sustainability in the textile sector. The delegation briefly joined the scholarship event as it began, before departing.
Values beyond grades
Addressing the students, Afroza Shaheen said they had already proven themselves through merit and achievement, but that beyond grades what mattered most was becoming better human beings. She urged them to be good at heart, uphold their values and use their knowledge to make a positive difference in others' lives, adding that good people would build a better society and future.
Abdullah Hil Nakib described education as one of the most meaningful investments that can be made in the community. He said the scholarship was intended to recognise the hard work of talented students and encourage them to pursue their ambitions with confidence, and that TEAM Group hoped the initiative would continue to open doors for young people and inspire them to contribute to their families, communities and the country.
One recipient said the scholarship was a great honour and a moment of immense happiness for their family, making them feel that their hard work was being recognised and motivating them to study harder. The student thanked TEAM Group for encouraging students and giving them another reason to believe in their future.
About the scholarship
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 the Group's Sustainability Vision 2030. Many children of 4A Yarn Dyeing workers study at the school, which TEAM Group has supported through initiatives including a computer lab and stipends covering workers' children's school fees. The scholarship is awarded annually on merit; 33 students received it last year.