Grameen Shikkha

Scholars Stories

Mr. Zafor Dewan, Grameen Telecom Scholar

Expression of Gratitude to Grameen

I am Zafor Dewan (in the middle in photo), father: Late Abdul Khaleque Dewan, mother: Sajeda Begum. I have another sibling. I am a permanent resident of Madhabpasha village and Madhabpasha union under Airport Upazilla of Barisal district. I completed my primary from Madhabpasha Govt. Primary School. Then I took admission in Madhabpasha Chandradeep Secondary School, which is now called Madhabpasha Chandradeep High School & College.

Dr. Zinath Ruksana, Citi Scholar

This is my great pleasure that I got the opportunity to tell my real life story to the platform from where I received intensive financial and mental support to reach my present stage. I’m Dr. Zinath Roksana from Bogura, Bangladesh. I completed my M.B.B.S and internship from Sir Salimullah Medical College, Dhaka. I am honored to be one of the recipients of the Citi Scholarship for Young Women. I’m very much grateful to Grameen Shikkha for its generous support for my education. I ha

Eng. Ramzan Ali, Grameen Shikkha Higher Education Scholar

I come from a very poor family. My father was a small village grocer who used to earn between BDT 3,000 to 4,000 a month. It was almost impossible for my parents to bear the educational expenses of eight children. Sometimes they had to borrow money from others to pay for our education. At that moment Grameen Shikkha came forward to help me. From grade-8 until completion of my post graduation from Civil Engineering from Rajshahi University of Science & Technology (RUET) I received Grameen

Dr. Champa Saha, Citi Scholar

My father was a small grocer who always dreamed I would become a doctor when I would grow up, and my mother had worked her best to realize the dream. Their dreams were not just baseless fantacies because from nursery to high school I had always fared good in all school and public exams and hence lived up to their expectations. Finally, with the grace of the Almighty, I passed the public medical admission tests and got admitted at Dhaka Medical College. But all our dreams were about to be shat

Mr. Imran Hossain, Green Children Scholar

Since 2014, I, Md. Imran Hossain, have been serving as a faculty member at the Department of Finance in the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh and currently working as an assistant professor. Before joining the department as a faculty, I completed my MBA and BBA from the same department with CGPA 4.00 out of 4.00 (1st merit position) and 3.94 (2nd merit position) respectively. Furthermore, receiving the prestigious Endeavour Postgraduate Scholarship 2018 fully funded by the Australian Government

Mr. Nazmul Islam Apu, Hessnatur Scholar

I am Nazmul Islam, currently doing my master’s in information engineering and computer science at Rhine Wall University of Applied Sciences in Germany. I always feel very proud and lucky to be member of Grameen Shikkha family. In 2014 I got an opportunity to participate in the One Young World Summit as a delegate of Nobel Peace Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus which was held in Dublin, Ireland. By attending the summit I gathered lots of experiences from the pioneers of young entreprene

Dr. Ruksana Akter, GSRD Scholar

I am Ruksana Akter, father: Abdul Hakim, mother: Rokeya Begum, from Talukpara, Beltoil Bazar, Melandaha, Jamalpur. Currently I am working as Medical Officer in the 250-Bed General Hospital, Jamalpur.

Behind my success there is a struggling story. My father is an Imam of a mosque. I have two brothers and a sister. It was with much hardship that my father had to maintain our educational expenses. In 2011 I got admission in Mymensingh Medical College. It was impossible for me

Advocate Ali Hossain, Dr. Wolfram Engel Scholar, Global Giving Scholar

I was born in 1989 in a poor family in the village of Darirajnagar, post office: Jamirta, Upazilla: Singair, district: Manikganj. It was extremely difficult for my parents even to manage food for a family with seven children. Higher education was mere a dream. Still my parents got me admitted in grade-1 in Noadda Rajnagar Govt. Primary School. And thus began my education life. My father would catch fish during the rainy season and work in the field as a sharecropper during the dry season. I u

sed to help my father in his works. In the winter it was a routine for me to get up early in the morning and go for fishing with my father in the biting cold. If we would not go for fishing we surely would have to starve. I could miss school but could not afford not going for the daily fishing job. This way I completed primary school with good academic performance.

Then I went to get admitted in grade-6 in Jamirta S. G. Multilateral High School. I felt very helpless when I found that my parents were not able to afford the 280 taka needed for my admission in grade-6. My dream of going to high school was almost shattered when one of my aunts came forward with the money to help me get admitted in high school. I started high school in the year 2000 and became topper in grade-6 finals. I performed very well in grade-7 finals too. When I was in grade-8 the local Grameen Bank manager came to our place and said that he was looking for a poor but brilliant student for a Grameen Shikkha scholarship. The headmaster of Jamirta High School strongly recommended my name for the scholarship and eventually I received the scholarship called “Dr. Wolfram Engel Scholarship.” Since then until completion of my higher studies I received scholarship support from Grameen Shikkha under different scholarship programs.

This tremendously helped me carry on my studies and I will never forget the assistance. In 2005 I completed secondary school finals from Jamirta High School with a GPA of 4.06 (out of 5.00) and took admission in higher secondary at Jahangirnagar University School & College. In 2007 I completed higher secondary finals with GPA of 4.10 (out of 5.00) and I took admission in Bangladesh Islami University for a legal degree and completed my LL.B course in 2012 with a GPA of 3.68 on a 4.00-point scale. I joined the Manikganj Bar in 2012 as a probationary lawyer. In 2017 I took admission in ASA University of Bangladesh for a postgraduation degree in Law and I successfully completed my LL.M with a GPA of 3.58. Then I sat for the Bar Council exams, which I passed in December 2018, and in January 2019 I joined the Manikganj Bar Council (Membership No. 520). I am doing my job with utmost sincerity to serve my country and its people. I would request all to keep me in their prayers.

Md. Ali Hossain

Advocate

Judge Court, Manikganj

Eng. Saddam Hossen, Grameen Shikkha Higher Education Scholar

I began to realize what financial hardship was when I started going to school. It was difficult for my parents to manage a seven-member family with the little means they had and several times my father had to borrow to bear the educational expenses of me and my siblings. I had always been the first boy in my class from 2001 to 2011 and had received talent pool scholarship in every public exam. In 2013 I got admitted in Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET) at its Mechan

Mr. Mohammad Hashem, Andrew & Veronica Lai Scholar, Social Leadership Scholar

On the Way to Conquer the Obstacles

“A man without ambition is like a beautiful worm--it can creep, but it cannot fly.”

– Henry Ward Beecher

Ambition is putting a ladder against the sky. I had a little dream in my childhood – to take proper education only. I never wanted to be rich; I just wanted to be a complete person with knowledge and power. The power with which I can contribute to solving the problems ar

ound me. Coming from a big family with five siblings, I didn’t use to feel the hardship of poverty until a certain age. Our happiness was sharing a single egg for breakfast with rice, wearing the same clothes in both Eid festivals and watching TV on Friday in the neighbor’s house. I got to know about the limitations of my parents when I was in grade Five. As a fourth-class government staff, my father was struggling to buy a Guidebook or paying the coaching fee for my Primary Scholarship Exam preparation. Fortunately, I had some excellent teachers who helped me by exempting the fees and guided me to build the base of education.

In consequence, I gifted them Primary Scholarship in the talent pool category and later Junior Scholarship in the same category from a different high school. Grade Nine appeared with additional burdens for buying a bunch of books with the supplementary materials for the SSC (Secondary School Certificate) exam preparation. Grameen Shikkha, a sister concern of Grameen Bank, then came forward to assist me in fulfilling my dream. With their contribution in my education, I completed the SSC and HSC (Higher Secondary Certificate) exam with top-notch results, which led me to get admitted into the top engineering school in the country –Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET). I was a Grameen Shikkha scholarship holder until the end of my graduation from BUET.

As the scholarship drove away from the difficulties of carrying my education costs, I could concentrate more on my studies and stand in the 8^th position within a big class. In parallel, I worked as a private tutor by drawing out some hours from my busy days and helped my family by taking some extra responsibilities. After my bachelor, I worked in AKS Steel for two years and then moved to the USA to fulfill my dream. I earned my MS in Mechanical Engineering from Washington State University. While working as a Research Assistant (RA), I conducted research on Cancer Cell (CTC) separation from the cardiovascular system using a numerical approach. After the successful completion of my graduate study, I worked shortly at GE Appliances as a Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op (Intern). However, I wanted to build my career in the semiconductor industry due to my interest in micro-nano technology, and I dreamt of working in the top company of this field. Now I work at Intel, the leading semiconductor company in the world. At last, my hard work paid off, thanks Grameen Shikkha and all who supported me these years to reach my goal. “A dream doesn't become a reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work,” said by Colin Powell.

Mohammad Hashem

Manufacturing Integration Engineer, Intel Corporation, Portland, USA

Grameen Shikkha Scholar, 2006 -2015

Ms. Sharmin Akter, Ivo and Evelyn Duvall Scholar, Shirin Merali Scholar

I, Sharmin Akter (first from left in photo), father: Atikur Rahman, mother: Asma Rahman, was born in a family with three sisters and a brother. I am the eldest. I completed my bachelor and masters degrees in Mathematics from Jahangirnagar University. Currently I am teaching at the Mathematics and Natural Science Department of BRAC University. One of my chief aims is to establish myself as a science fiction writer, besides my teaching profession. One of my books is “Wron”, which

Eng. Anup Kumar Roy

I am Anup Kumar Roy, s/o Ashok Kumar Roy and Sheuly Rani Roy. I was one of the beneficiaries of Grameen Shikkha from 2007-2019. During this period I received financial support from Grameen Shikkha which was very much helpful for me to continue my studies from secondary school to Khulna University of Engineering &Technology (KUET) from where I graduated in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Now I am working in Bangladesh-India Friendship Power Company (Pvt.) Limited (A joint venture co

Dr. Abu Taleb Shikder, GSRD Scholar

I am Abu Taleb Shikder, a Grameen Shikkha scholar from 2009 to 2015. I completed SSC from Joynagar High School, Gopalganj in 2006 and HSC from Badshah Faisal Institute, Dhaka in 2008. Got admitted in Rajshahi Medical College in 2009 and completed MBBS in 2015. During the whole preriod of my medical studies when I needed financial assistance to smoothly carry on my studies I received the Grameen scholarship. I am very grateful to Grameen Shikkha for it. I am currently working as Medical Office

Mr. Khairul Islam, Grameen Communications Scholar

I am Khairul Islam, currently in the final year of my PhD course in biotechnology at the University of Turku, Finland. I come from a Grameen borrower family and started receiving the Grameen Shikkha scholarship in 2004 when I was in high school. I completed my graduation and postgraduation in Pharmacy from Khulna University, Bangladesh with outstanding results. The Grameen scholarship continued until my postgradualtion, thanks to Grameen Shikkha for its financial support for more than a decad

Ms. Nur-E-Saba, GSRD Scholar

The role of GSRD Scholarship of GRAMEEN SHIKKHA PROGRAMME in my life…….

Scholarships are to reward students' academic achievements and educational programs. To grow new abilities, receiving a scholarship is a big achievement. With the economic benefits, getting a scholarship can open the way to various educational centers as well as employment opportunities. This is actually a Golden opportunity for genuine aspirants.

I am Nur-E-Saba, cu

Eng. Asadul Islam, Grameen Shikkha Higher Education Scholar

I am Asadul Islam Asad, currently working in Rahim Textile Ltd. (New Asia Group) as Assistant Engineer. I received Grameen scholarship from grade 6 until completion of studies from Bangladesh University of Textiles (BUTEX) from where I graduated in Textile Engineering in 2017. I come from a poor family and have seen many ups and downs during my education life. The Grameen scholarship was very helpful without which my education could have stopped for lack of money, so the most important assist

Eng. K M Selim Jahangir, GSRD Scholar

I am K M Selim Jahangir, currently working in Walton Hi-Tech Industries Ltd., Gazipur as Senior Assistant Director. I Completed secondary school from Mongolkot High School, Jessore in 2007 and higher secondary from Govt. Keshabpur College, Jessore. Then I got admitted inKhulna University of Engineerin & Technology during and studied mechanical engineering during 2009-2014. I was suffering from financial trouble during the last part of my studies when Grameen Shikkha came forward with a 3,

Eng. Muhammad Shah Alam, Grameen Shikkha Higher Education Scholar

I express my deepest gratitude to Grameen Shikkha. Although I do not come from a Grameen Bank family I received scholarship from Grameen Shikkha from 2006 to 2011 which helped me a lot carry on my studies, reducing the financial pressure on my family. In 2012 I got admitted in Khulna University of Science & Technology (KUET) in Civil Engineering department and was confronting financial difficulties. Again Grameen Shikkha came forward and with its scholarship assistance I completed my engi

Dr. Zamila Akter, Grameen Shikkha Higher Education Scholar

I am grateful to Grameen Shikkha whose scholarship had been very helpful to me for the completion of my medical degree. I come from an insolvent family in a village in a remote district of Bangladesh. Having completed my secondary and higher secondary education from local schools I passed the admission tests for medical college and got admitted in Rajshahi Medical College in 2013. From 2008 when I was in junior high school I had received Grameen Shikkha scholarship. From the beginning of my m

Eng. Nayan Kumar Rudro, Grameen Shikkha Higher Education Scholar

From 2006 I had received Grameen Shikkha scholarship until completion of my graduation in Computer Science & Engineering from Bangladesh University of Business & Technology (BUBT). I have always proved myself to be the “top” student in school although financial difficulty had always tried to stand in my way. But with the scholarship and the mental courage from Grameen Shikkha I was able to overcome all the hurdles. Not only this, I was recognized as one of the best student

Ms. Nusrat Ara Bithi, Citi Scholar

I had received Grameen Shikkha scholarship since 2011 until completion of education in 2015. My father is paralyzed and yet, with financial and mental support from Shikkha, I was able to complete my B.Sc. degree in Agriculture from Patuakhali University of Science & Technology with honors and later M.Sc. in Agriculture from Bangladesh Agricultural University. Currently I am working in Bangladesh Agricultural Bank as an officer. I am very grateful to Grameen Shikkha for its assistance duri

Mr. Bemal Joy, Global Giving Scholar

I am Shree Bemol Joy. I come from a very poor family. My father was a poor fisherman. During my childhood I often had to accompany my father to the village river early in the morning for fishing. However, my parents wanted me to go school and I finished primary from the school located in the neighborhood. Sometimes I would fall asleep in the classroom because I would be so tired from fishing early in the morning and then coming to school without rest. Having finished my primary I got admitted

Eng. Abul Hasan Md Shaker, Pierre and Pamela Omidyar Fund Scholar, Grameen Shikkha Higher Education Scholar

I received scholarship from Grameen Shikkha from 2009 to 2017. The scholarship helped me a lot to continue my studies without any financial difficulties. My father was a Madrasa teacher and the Grameen scholarship minimized the financial burden from his shoulder. With the help of this scholarship I successfully obtained my Bachelor degree from BUET in mechanical engineering and am currently trying to pursue my career in Govt. service. I am very grateful to Grameen for the support during my en

Mr. Shah Alam, GSTP Scholar

Grameen Shikkha gave me real help with which I was able to come to the USA to join my graduate course leading to Ph.D. I am grateful to this organization as well as to its Chairman and the creator of the Grameen Bank Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus. I wish continuous success both to Grameen Bank and Grameen Shikkha which have helped me and my family a lot.

Shah Alam

Ph.D student and Graduate teaching assistant

Department of Sociology and Anthropology

West Virgi

Dr. Md Kamruzzaman, Hunter PSN Grameen Scholar

For a long time, from my school days until completion of my medical degree, I had received Grameen Shikkha scholarship. Currently I'm a doctor. I am grateful to Grameen Shikkha for its continued support to me studies. Please pray for me so that I can be an ideal man first, and also a good and renowned doctor.

Dr. Md Kamruzzaman

MBBS (Sir Salimullah Medical College)

BCS (Health)

Ms. Tapasi Roy, Green Children Scholar

From 2004 when I was a high school student till I completed my MBS in 2014 I had received scholarship support from Grameen Shikkha. I am really grateful to Grameen Shikkha for its long financial support that helped me a lot to complete my education.

Tapasi Roy
Officer
Sonali Bank Ltd.
Tala Branch, Satkhira
Bangladesh

Ms. Morjina Jannat (second from right in photo), Mario Rossini Scholar

I'm tremendously grateful for the Mario Rossini Scholarship sponsored by Grameen Foundation under Grameen Shikkha Scholarship Management Program that helped me extensively to continue my graduation and post graduation smoothly and also encouraged me to build my career in Grameen Bank. I am truly grateful to Grameen Foundation and Grameen Shikkha.

Morjina Jannat
Senior Officer & Manager
Grameen Bank
Chikondondi Branch
Chattogram
Bangladesh

Ms. Sajia Afruz Susaad, Rowshan Ara Islam Scholar

Since I was a grade 9 student in 2005 I had received a Grameen Shikkha scholarship called the Rawshan Ara Islam Scholarship, which eventually helped me complete my school education and finally my university education in Agricultural Economics from Bangladesh Agricultural University in Mymensingh. I joined Bangladesh Civil Service as Assistant Controller of BCS (Trade) in the Ministry of Commerce. Then in the 37^th BCS, I was recommended as Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) of

Dr. Arafat Rahman, Green Children Scholar

I am grateful to Grameen Shikkha for giving me and my family the tremendous financial support for more than seven years that enabled me to complete my MBBS degree. I am especially grateful to Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus, Chairman of Grameen Shikkha, for making every Bangladeshi proud with the Nobel Peace Prize for creating the Grameen Bank. I wish Grameen Shikkha a great success for its noble works.

Dr. Md. Arafat Rahman

MBBS, CMU (In Ultrasonography), PGT

Ms. Fatema Jannat Joya, Bangladesh Women's Association in Great Britain Scholar

I am grateful to Grameen Shikkha for its scholarship support for more than six years that helped me complete my studies. Currently I am working as a pathologist with a Government institution. Please pray for me so I can do something meaningful for my country.

Fatema Jannat Joya

Quarantine Pathologist (Rules, Policy & Lab)

Quarantine Wing

DAE, Khamarbari,Dhaka.

Mr. Shohelur Rahman, Late Syeda Saleha Khatun Scholar, Late Kazi Hyder Jan Scholar

I was born in a poor family with another two brothers and three sisters. From the very early stage of my life I had to face financial crisis, which continued throughout my whole education life. My parents, however, tried their best so I could complete my education. My mother was a Grameen Bank borrower. I completed secondary school finals in 2004 and higher secondary finals in 2006 from Goalanda and then got admitted in Jahangirnagar University to study Environmental Science. When I was

Mr. Abdul Alim, GSRD Scholar

I am Abdul Alim, currently a Lecturer at Government Shaheed Bulbul College, Pabna. I finished primary education from a BRAC school in my village. My father, now dead, was a poor day laborer and I had to help him with his works in the field. My mother was a Grameen Bank borrower. I proved to be a meritorious student and my parents, despite financial difficulties, were very enthusiastic about their children’s education. I got a government scholarship at junior high school level and was pl