Rajshahi University (RU) has awarded Dean’s Awards to 67 students of its Faculty of Business Studies for their outstanding academic results and six teachers in recognition of their contributions to teaching, research, publications and professional activities.
Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Faridul Islam handed over the awards at a ceremony held at the university’s Senate Building on Tuesday afternoon.
According to university sources, the 67 students were selected from among those who achieved a CGPA of 3.85 or above between 2020 and 2024. They include 28 BBA and 39 MBA students.
The six teachers received the Dean’s Award 2026 in different categories. Dr Md Shawon Uddin of the Department of Management Studies, Dr Md Abdul Alim, Professor Md Shah Azam and Professor Md Nuruzzaman of the Department of Marketing were recognised for their published research articles.
Professor A H M Ziaul Haque of the Department of Finance was honoured as the best researcher, while Md Solaiman Chowdhury of the Department of Management Studies received the award for a published book chapter.
The award-winning students came from the departments of Accounting and Information Systems, Management Studies, Marketing, Finance, Banking and Insurance, and Tourism and Hospitality Management. Each student received a crest, a certificate and Tk 5,000.
Jannat Ara Shiuli, a student of the Department of Management Studies, said she was delighted and proud to receive the recognition. She credited her hard work, perseverance, parents’ support and teachers’ guidance for her achievement.
In his welcome address, Professor Dr Mohammad Zahid Hossain, chairman of the Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management, congratulated the students and teachers.
He said the recognition reflected the students’ dedication, perseverance, integrity and academic commitment, adding that it would inspire them to contribute to the country’s development and encourage others to pursue academic excellence.
Speaking as the chief guest, Vice-Chancellor and acting Dean of the Faculty of Business Studies Professor Dr Faridul Islam described the occasion as significant for recognising both students and teachers.
He urged the university administration to continue the award programme every year, saying that recipients would have greater responsibilities to maintain their achievements and demonstrate their abilities through further work.
The programme was chaired by Controller of Examinations Professor Dr Md Hasnat Kabir.
Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Administration) Professor Dr Abdul Alim, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Academic) Professor Dr Mamunur Rashid, Treasurer Professor Dr Md Matiar Rahman and Proctor Professor Dr Mahbubur Rahman attended the event, along with teachers and students from different departments.
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