68 students and six teachers receive Dean's Award at Rajshahi University

Sixty-eight students of the Faculty of Business Studies at Rajshahi University have received the Dean's Award in recognition of their strong academic results. At the same ceremony, six teachers of the faculty were also given the award for their contributions to teaching, research, publication and professional work.

Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Md Faridul Islam handed the awards to the students at a ceremony held at the university's Senate Building at 11:30am on Tuesday (November 3). He is also serving as the acting dean of the Faculty of Business Studies.

The 68 recipients were selected from students who achieved a CGPA of 3.85 between 2020 and 2024. Of them, 28 are from the BBA level and 40 from the MBA level.

By department, the awardees include 13 students from Accounting and Information Systems, nine from Management Studies, 27 from Marketing, two from Finance, six from Banking and Insurance, and 11 from Tourism and Hospitality Management. Each recipient received a crest, a certificate and five thousand taka in cash.

Asked about receiving the award, Jannat Ara Shiuli, a student of the Management Studies department, said she was extremely happy and proud. She said the achievement had not come easily and stood on much sacrifice, hard work and perseverance, adding that her parents' prayers and support and her teachers' inspiration and guidance had helped her reach this stage.

In his welcome address, Professor Dr Mohammad Zahid Hossain, chairman of the Tourism and Hospitality Management department, said the achievement was not merely a certificate, a cash value or a prize, but a reflection of the students' dedication, perseverance, honesty and academic commitment. He said the recognition would also inspire other students.

Speaking as chief guest, Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Md Faridul Islam said it was a special day, as teachers had been honoured alongside students, which he called a very important matter. He urged the teachers concerned, the dean and the university administration to keep the event going every year and to make sure it is never discontinued.

The vice-chancellor added that the responsibility of those honoured had now increased. Alongside holding on to this achievement, they would have to prove their worth through even better work in the future. He expressed hope that their success would inspire other students.

The ceremony was chaired by the university's controller of examinations, Professor Dr Md Hasnat Kabir. Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Administration) Professor Dr Abdul Alim and Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education) Professor Dr Mamunur Rashid attended as special guests.

Treasurer Professor Dr Md Motiar Rahman, Proctor Professor Dr Mahbubur Rahman, and teachers and students from various departments were also present at the event.