TEAM Group has presented its Wahid-Kohinoor Memorial Scholarship to 36 students of Hazi Piar Ali School, the school located next to the group's 4A Yarn Dyeing Ltd. facility in Savar. The annual ceremony was attended by Managing Director Afroza Shaheen and Deputy Managing Director Abdullah Hil Nakib.
The 2026 cohort comprised 18 primary-level pupils from kindergarten through Class 5, 15 high-school students in Classes 6 to 10, and three SSC graduates. At both the primary and high-school levels, the scholarship was granted on merit by position, with the first, second and third position-holders of each class from KG to Class 10 receiving recognition.
A change introduced this year extended the programme beyond the school's regular classes: three students who achieved good results in the SSC examination also received an honorarium.
Values Beyond Grades
Addressing the students, Afroza Shaheen said their merit and achievements were already proven, but that becoming a better human being mattered most in the current era. She urged them to be good at heart, hold to their values and use their knowledge to make a positive difference in the lives of others, adding that good people are the ones who will build a better society and a better future.
Abdullah Hil Nakib described education as one of the most meaningful investments a community can make. He said the scholarship is intended to recognize the students' hard work and encourage them to pursue their ambitions with confidence, and expressed hope that the initiative would continue to open doors for young people and inspire them to contribute to their families, communities and the country.
Dutch Delegation Visits the Facility
The ceremony coincided with a visit to 4A Yarn Dyeing Ltd., TEAM Group's LEED Platinum-certified site, by a delegation from the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The group included Steven Collet, Vice Minister for International Cooperation; Wampie Libon, Ambassador for Sustainable Development; and Ambassador Joris van Bommel. According to the group, the visit was arranged to see how investments and Dutch-Bangladeshi partnerships are advancing sustainability in the textile sector. The delegation joined the scholarship event briefly at the start before departing.
About the Scholarship
The Wahid-Kohinoor Memorial Scholarship was announced in June 2024 by the late Abdullah Hil Rakib, founder and managing director of TEAM Group, to advance SDG 4 on quality education and SDG 11 on sustainable cities and communities, in line with the group's Sustainability Vision 2030. Many children of 4A Yarn Dyeing workers attend 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; last year 33 students received it.
One recipient described the award as a great honor and a moment of immense happiness for their family, saying it made their hard work feel recognized and encouraged them to study harder and pursue their dreams. The student thanked TEAM Group for supporting students and giving them another reason to believe in their future.