No. 1, a popular brand of Meghna Group of Industries (MGI), has organised the ‘No. 1 Babar Kriti Sontan Songbordhona 2026’ to recognise the hard work and sacrifices of tea stall owners and the academic achievements of their children.
At the event, 135 children of tea stall owners who achieved GPA-5 in the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examinations were honoured along with their parents, reads a press release.
The programme was held at 10am on Tuesday at the Krishibid Institution Bangladesh (KIB) auditorium in Dhaka.
The students received scholarships and gifts in recognition of their results. No. 1 also pledged to provide educational support for the next two years to help them prepare for their Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinations.
As part of the initiative, the students will have access to online academic courses on 10 Minute School to support their HSC preparation.
Writer and Prothom Alo Managing Editor Anisul Hoque and 10 Minute School founder Ayman Sadiq attended the programme as special guests.
MGI officials attending the event included Chief Accounts Officer (CAO) Md Rahmotullah Khondoker, Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) Atiq Uz Zaman Khan, Senior General Manager (Audit) Sazzad Hossain, Deputy General Manager (Brand) Muhammad Mahbubur Rahman, and Assistant General Managers Arjun Chandra Nath, Abdur Rahim Sheikh and Ratan Majumder.
Addressing the students, Anisul Hoque said, “Good academic results alone are not enough to achieve success in life. You also need to dream big, work hard and have the courage to move forward despite challenges. Many of your families may face various limitations, but these should never stand in the way of your dreams. I hope you will use your abilities and perseverance to make your families and society proud.”
Ayman Sadiq said, “The right guidance and access to learning opportunities can make a significant difference in a student’s life. By achieving GPA-5 in the SSC examinations, you have already demonstrated your academic ability. Now, you need to build on that achievement. Regular study, a well-planned preparation routine and confidence in yourselves will help you perform well in the HSC examinations. We hope the educational support from No.1 will help you move forward in your academic journey.”
MGI CAO Md Rahmotullah Khondoker said, “The achievements of these 135 students are the result of their hard work and the sacrifices made by their parents, who earn their livelihoods by running tea stalls. We hope the scholarships and two years of educational support will help them prepare for their HSC examinations.”
CHRO Atiq Uz Zaman Khan said, “The contribution of parents to their children’s success is undeniable. This initiative by No. 1 will encourage these students and help them continue their education at the higher secondary level.”
Dia Chowdhury, one of the award recipients from Baitushsaraf School in Cox’s Bazar, said, “This programme by No.1 is a great source of encouragement for us. The opportunity to receive educational support for two years will help us prepare for the HSC examinations and move forward. I want to study hard and do something meaningful for my family and country in the future.”
MGI, one of Bangladesh’s leading industrial conglomerates, markets a wide range of products through its popular No. 1 brand to meet consumer needs. The brand has maintained a longstanding relationship with tea stall owners across the country.
By recognising their children’s academic achievements and supporting their continued education, No. 1 aims to stand by these families and help the next generation pursue their educational goals.
