Shaheed Zia Memorial Scholarship Examination held in Cox’s Bazar
The “Shaheed Zia Smriti Medha Britti Porikkha” (Shaheed Zia Memorial Merit Scholarship Exam) was held in Cox’s Bazar under the patronage of Home Minister Mr. Salahuddin Ahmed. He is also the Member of Parliament for the Cox’s Bazar 1 (Chakaria and Pekua) seat. On Friday (13 November), the exam took place at the same time at six centres in Chakaria, Pekua, Matamuhuri, Kutubdia and Maheshkhali. In total, 2,887 students of classes three, four, six and seven took part.
The foundation named Moulvi Chhaidul Haque Foundation organised the two hour exam. It began at 10 AM and ended at 12 noon. The aim was to test the talent of students, build their interest in study and encourage bright learners.
The six exam centres were Pekua Balika High School, Bheola Manikchar High School, Chakaria Mohila College, Malumghat Ideal School, Kutubdia Model High School and College, and Maheshkhali Model High School.
According to the organisers, 727 students sat the exam at Pekua Balika High School and 338 at Bheola Manikchar High School. At Chakaria Mohila College, 727 students took part, and at Malumghat Ideal School, 215 students did so. Another 559 students sat the exam at Kutubdia Model High School and College, and 312 at Maheshkhali Model High School.
The organisers said the main goal of the exam is to build a spirit of healthy competition among students. It also aims to grow their talent and push them toward better results in the future. The Moulvi Chhaidul Haque Foundation holds this event every year for primary and secondary level students in different upazilas of Cox’s Bazar district.
Home Minister Mr. Salahuddin Ahmed has patronised this merit scholarship exam for the last 25 years. Through this long running event, the work to grow talent and inspire learning among students of different schools in the district continues.
