It's time to celebrate

Shaheed Suhrawardy National Indoor Stadium reverberated with loud cheers and jubilation for the nation-builders of tomorrow as The Daily Star yesterday honoured 1,901 students of O- and A-levels for their outstanding academic excellence. Awardees, their families, friends, teachers and guests, including Prime Minister's International Affairs Adviser Gowher Rizvi and eminent author Prof Muhammed Zafar Iqbal, burst into applause with the announcement of the name of each student. The future change-makers vowed to dedicate their lives to the welfare of people at the ceremony. Three top achievers spoke to the audience about their inspirations and dreams. A colourful cultural programme organised on the occasion mesmerised the audience.

Photo: Sk Enamul Haq, Amran Hossain, Rashed Shumon, Palash Khan

The Terrific Trio

Sanjana Namreen of Sunshine Grammar School in Chittagong got 15 grade As with 12 A* in O-levels

Mohammed Mohaimen of Mastermind English Medium School achieved 13 As with 10 A* in one sitting in O-levels

Mahin Ar-Rahman of Mangrove School scored 90-plus marks in 11 subjects in O-levels and six As in A-levels