Dhaka:The capital of the 'Justice Sikandar Ali Memorial Trust Fund' at Dhaka University has been increased to enhance scholarship opportunities for students.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the fund's donor, Sarwar Sultana, presented a cheque for Tk 11 lakh to Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr. A. B. M. Obaidul Islam during a ceremony held at the conference room next to the Vice-Chancellor's office.
The event was attended by notable figures including the Dean of the Faculty of Law, Professor Dr. Mohammad Ekramul Huq; the Chairman of the Department of Law, Professor Dr. Md. Towhidul Islam; and Acting Registrar Munshi Shams Uddin Ahammad.
During his speech, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. A. B. M. Obaidul Islam highlighted the importance of trust funds and scholarships in nurturing students' talents and expanding higher education opportunities. He underscored that such initiatives are critical for financially constrained yet meritorious students to continue their studies and unlock their potential. He called on affluent individuals, alumni, and well-wishers to support similar humanitarian initiatives for the benefit of students.
Prof. Obaidul Islam further stressed Dhaka University's commitment to providing a quality and inclusive academic environment, stating that no student should miss out on higher education due to financial limitations. He expressed deep gratitude to Sarwar Sultana for her significant contribution to increasing the trust fund's capital.
The 'Justice Sikandar Ali Memorial Trust Fund' was initially established on December 4, 2016, with a donation of Tk 14 lakh by Mrs. Sarwar Sultana. The recent addition of Tk 11 lakh has brought the total capital to Tk 25 lakh. The fund awards scholarships annually to one male and one female financially challenged, meritorious undergraduate student from the DU Law Department, based on recommendations from the departmental academic committee.