GPA-5 Achievers Honoured at Reception in Sitakunda.

Md. Omar Faruk | Special Correspondent A reception was held in Sitakunda to honour 13 meritorious students of Kumira Residential Girls’ School and College who achieved GPA-5 in the 2026 Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examination. The reception was held on Monday (August 31) at noon at the hall room of Kumira Residential Girls’ School and College. The event was organised to recognise and encourage the outstanding academic achievements of the students. The programme was presided over by the college’s Principal, Md. Nasir Uddin, and conducted by Lecturer Asif Mahmud. Lion Mohammad Amzad Hossain Chowdhury, Senior Vice President of the Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry, attended the programme as the chief guest. Among the special guests were Mohammad Lokman Mia, Head Teacher of Latifa Siddiqui Girls’ High School; Mumtaz Rokhsana Akter, Acting Head Teacher of Madam Bibirhat Shahjahan High School; Abdullah Al Kayum Chowdhury, General Secretary of Sitakunda Press Club; journalist and Advocate Md. Nasir Uddin; Md. Nazrul Islam, Head Teacher of Rose Garden Academy; Md. Ataur Rahman, Head Teacher of S. A. Chowdhury Institute; and Nasrin Nahar, Head Teacher of City Model School. Prof. Md. Khorshed Alam, Prof. Kaniz Sadrun Nesa, Prof. Abul Hashem, Prof. Kazi Rezaul Karim, Senior Teacher Birendra Nath Ghosh, Aruna Poly, Shuvo Chowdhury, Mahmudul Islam, Amit Chowdhury, Raihan Islam, Afia Khatun, Israt Jahan Runa, Kamrun Nahar, Kaisar Hasan, guardian Kazi Nazim, and other teachers, students and guardians were also present at the programme. In his speech, Chief Guest Lion Mohammad Amzad Hossain Chowdhury congratulated the students on their outstanding results and said, “The achievement of these meritorious students is not theirs alone; it is also the achievement of their teachers and responsible guardians.” Addressing the students, he said, “You have left a mark of excellence at this educational institution. You must maintain this success and continue to achieve outstanding results in the future.” He further emphasised that the collective support of teachers, guardians and the wider community is essential for improving the quality of education. He assured the institution of his continued cooperation, saying, “I will remain supportive of this educational institution whenever assistance is needed.” The speakers congratulated the GPA-5 achievers and encouraged them to maintain their academic excellence, pursue higher education and contribute positively to society and the country. The programme concluded in a festive and enthusiastic atmosphere, with students, teachers and guardians celebrating the academic success of the young achievers.