Dhaka University’s Shamsunnahar Hall Grants Scholarships to 41 Students

Shamsunnahar Hall at Dhaka University (DU) has honored a total of 41 meritorious students with three distinguished scholarships: the Fatema Iqbal Trust Fund Scholarship, the Shahidul Haque Memorial Scholarship, and the Provost Scholarship, in recognition of their academic excellence and commitment to higher education.
The announcement was made through an official press release issued by the Public Relations Office of Dhaka University on Monday. The awards ceremony took place on Sunday evening at the hall auditorium, where recipients were presented with scholarship cheques during a formal event.
Professor Dr. M. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, Treasurer of Dhaka University, was present at the ceremony as the chief guest and personally handed over the scholarship cheques to the awardees. In his address, he paid deep respect to the memory of Fatema Iqbal, whose trust fund supports outstanding students, and congratulated the recipients. He emphasized that such initiatives not only provide financial support but also serve as a strong motivation for students to pursue academic excellence.
“These scholarships represent more than financial aid—they are a source of encouragement and inspiration. They motivate students to continue striving toward their academic and personal goals,” said Dr. Chowdhury during his speech.
Professor Dr. Nasrin Sultana, Provost of Shamsunnahar Hall, and Dr. Nafiza Ferdousi, a part-time residential teacher and trustee of the Fatema Iqbal Trust Fund, also addressed the audience, highlighting the importance of continued investment in student development.
The event was attended by several prominent figures from the university, including deans of various faculties, provosts of other residential halls, department heads, and parents of the scholarship recipients, creating a celebratory and inspiring atmosphere for the students.
Fatema Iqbal Trust Fund Scholarship Recipients
For the academic years 2020–2021 and 2021–2022, 17 students from diverse departments and institutes received the Fatema Iqbal Trust Fund Scholarship. The recipients are:
• Ruhani Afrin (Urdu)
• Aniya Ferdous (Persian Language and Literature)
• Mukti Dash (Communication Disorders)
• Fariha Akhtar (Sociology)
• Ferdous Noor Prova (Management)
• Halima Akhtar Tamanna (Banking and Insurance)
• Nur-e-Jahan Ankon (Microbiology)
• Marzia Jannat (Nutrition and Food Science)
• Khashree Gandai (Theatre and Performance Studies)
• Fatema Tuz Zahura Ritu (Urdu)
• Rawnak Jahan (Sociology)
• Tahsin Jahan (Economics)
• Sadia Akhtar (International Business)
• Sadia Jahan (Management Information Systems)
• Jannatul Ferdous (Geography and Environment)
• Naushin Fariha (Law)
• Tonima Rahman (Education and Research)
Provost Scholarship Recipients
For the academic years 2017–2018, 2018–2019, and 2019–2020, 22 students were recognized with the Provost Scholarship for their academic achievements and contributions. The awardees are:
• Fatema Akhtar (Urdu)
• Farida Yasmin (Applied Mathematics)
• Tamanna Haque Mim (Disaster Science and Climate Resilience)
• Pragya Saha (Linguistics)
• Taslima Khatun (Political Science)
• Jesy Akhtar (Management)
• Sumaiya Faruqi (Chemistry)
• Sabikun Nahar Mim (Zoology)
• Ayesha Nazmin (History of Art)
• Nasrin Akhtar Nirjana (Health Economics)
• Umme Sumaiya (Education and Research)
• Fariha Tasnim Shruti (Library and Information Science)
• Asma Khatun Sathi (Political Science)
• Tajlima Akhtar (Management)
• Israt Jannat Ema (Zoology)
• Umme Sadia Shimla (Disaster Science and Climate Resilience)
• Mishkatul Jannat (Oriental Art)
• Marzia Binte Rahman (Pharmacy)
• Kamrunnahar Koli (Applied Statistics)
• Fayruz Anika (Nutrition and Food Science)
• Hamida Akhtar Nisha (Public Administration)
• Tuli Shil (Management)
Shahidul Haque Memorial Scholarship Recipients
This year’s Shahidul Haque Memorial Scholarship was awarded to two exceptional students:
• Nafiza Akhtar (History)
• Masura Akhtar (Banking and Insurance)
The university continues to honor outstanding academic performers through these scholarships, which are made possible by the generous contributions of individuals and families who are committed to the advancement of education in Bangladesh.
Such recognition not only celebrates the hard work and dedication of the students but also reinforces Dhaka University’s commitment to fostering academic excellence and empowering the next generation of leaders.