London Metropolitan University, the largest university in the British capital, has announced Muhammad Shahidullah scholarship for outstanding Bangladeshi students, reports BSS.
The scholarship, introduced in recognition of the renowned Bengali linguist and educationist, is designed to offer financial support for an excellent Bangladeshi graduate each year, who wants to study for his master's degree at London Metropolitan University.
"This scholarship is part of a package of support we offer every year to a brilliant student from Bangladesh," Mark Bickerton, director of Student Recruitment and International Development of the university stated this while speaking at a press conference in the city Thursday.
"Under this scholarship we will be looking forward to Bangladeshi students who have shown outstanding academic performance and committed to education, social development and creativity following the path of Muhammad Shahidullah," Bickerton said.
In the past two years at London Metropolitan University, Bangladeshi students have achieved more first class degrees and merit scholarships than students from any other country, he said.
Last year, Bangladeshi students won 17 out of 120 merit scholarships, while Nigeria achieved 11, China 9, the USA 7 and India 4, he said.
Education Promotion and Marketing Manager of British Council Raiqah Walie-Khan and Operations Manager, Bangladesh Liaison Office of London Metropolitan Univer-sity KM Mazharul Islam Maruf also spoke on the occasion.
Murtaza Basheer, son of Muhammad Shahidullah and eminent artist, was present on the occasion.
"It is a great honour for my family that a British University has recognised my father's contribution by introducing a scholarship in his name," said Basheer.
Shahidullah scholarship introduced in London Metropolitan University
FE Team | Published: July 27, 2007 00:00:00 | Updated: February 01, 2018 00:00:00
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