DHAKA : No. 1, a popular brand of Meghna Group of
Industries (MGI), organised the ‘No.1 Babar Kriti Sontan Songbordhona 2026’ to
recognise the hard work and sacrifices of tea stall owners and the academic
achievements of their children.
At the event, 135 children of tea stall owners who
achieved GPA-5 in the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examinations, along
with their parents, were honoured.
The programme was held at 10:00am today (Tuesday) at the
Krishibid Institution Bangladesh (KIB) auditorium in the capital. The students
received scholarships and gifts in recognition of their results. No. 1 also
pledged to provide educational support for the next two years to help them
prepare for their Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinations.
As part of the initiative, the students will have access
to online academic courses on 10 Minute School to support their HSC
preparation.
Writer and Prothom Alo Managing Editor Anisul Hoque and 10
Minute School founder Ayman Sadiq attended the programme as special guests.
Several high officials of MGI including its Chief Accounts
Officer (CAO) Md Rahmotullah Khondoker, Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)
Atiq Uz Zaman Khan, Senior General Manager (Audit) Sazzad Hossain, Deputy
General Manager (Brand) Muhammad Mahbubur Rahman, and Assistant General
Managers Arjun Chandra Nath, Abdur Rahim Sheikh and Ratan Majumder.
Addressing the students, Anisul Hoque said, “Good academic
results alone are not enough to achieve success in life. You also need to dream
big, work hard and have the courage to move forward despite challenges. Many of
your families may face various limitations, but these should never stand in the
way of your dreams. I hope you will use your abilities and perseverance to make
your families and society proud.”
Ayman Sadiq said, “The right guidance and access to
learning opportunities can make a significant difference in a student’s life.
By achieving GPA-5 in the SSC examinations, you have already demonstrated your
academic ability. Now, you need to build on that achievement. Regular study, a
well-planned preparation routine and confidence in yourselves will help you
perform well in the HSC examinations. We hope the educational support from No.1
will help you move forward in your academic journey.”
MGI CAO Md Rahmotullah Khondoker said, “The achievements
of these 135 students are the result of their hard work and the sacrifices made
by their parents, who earn their livelihoods by running tea stalls. We hope the
scholarships and two years of educational support will help them prepare for
their HSC examinations.”
CHRO Atiq Uz Zaman Khan said, “The contribution of parents
to their children’s success is undeniable. This initiative by No. 1 will
encourage these students and help them continue their education at the higher
secondary level.”
One of the award recipients, Dia Chowdhury, from
Baitushsaraf School in Cox’s Bazar said, “This programme by No.1 is a great
source of encouragement for us. The opportunity to receive educational support
for two years will help us prepare for the HSC examinations and move forward. I
want to study hard and do something meaningful for my family and country in the
future.”
One of the leading industrial conglomerates in Bangladesh,
MGI markets a wide range of products through its popular brand No. 1, catering
to consumers’ needs. The brand has maintained a longstanding relationship with
tea stall owners across the country. By recognising their children’s academic
achievements and supporting their continued education, No. 1 remains committed
to standing beside these families and helping the next generation pursue their
educational goals.
