Tasnim from Chunarughat wins Tk 58 lakh scholarship to study at Asian University for Women
Tasnim Akter, a meritorious student from Chunarughat in Habiganj, has won a scholarship worth 47,000 US dollars. In Bangladeshi currency the amount is about Tk 58 lakh. She received the four-year scholarship to pursue higher education at the Asian University for Women in Chattogram.
The university's Director of Admissions, Mouri Rahman, confirmed the scholarship in a letter on Sunday (8 November).
Under the scholarship, Tasnim will receive 11,000 US dollars every year. The award will play an important role in covering her university expenses.
Tasnim was a student of the SSC 2023 batch of Dakshina Charan Pilot High School in Chunarughat. She is currently studying in the 2024-25 academic year at Shaheed Bir Uttam Lt. Anwar Girls' College.
After passing the HSC examination in 2025, Tasnim enrolled in the Clothing and Textile subject under the Home Economics Unit of Dhaka University. Later, on her own initiative, she prepared for admission to the Asian University for Women.
In recognition of her perseverance and effort, she secured admission to the university along with a 78.33 percent scholarship.
Tasnim is the only daughter of Abdur Rouf, principal of Amuroad High School and College in Chunarughat upazila, and Rahela Khatun, a doctor.
Her success has brought joy to her family, teachers and classmates.
Those concerned hope her achievement will also inspire other students interested in higher education.
