British High Commissioner Robert Chatterton Dickson hosted the 7th Gold Award Ceremony under The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Bangladesh on Sunday, 2 February, 2020 at his residence in Dhaka. In his speech, addressing guests and students, he said he is particularly pleased that Brac University will make the award an essential student experience for the new incoming students. Following the British High Commissioners example, Rizwan Bin Farouq, Chairman, Executive Committee, also expressed his delight about Brac University running the program. Brac University’s new involvement was treasured and mentioned several times throughout the evening by the Trustee members.
The award is a fantastic opportunity for the students to be part of a global network. It builds character and shapes the students into different, more compassionate personalities. Two students shared how much they enjoyed the program. It helped them build confidence, expand their horizon and created lasting friendships. The award is an international award, which is internationally recognized. It enables access to Universities in Bangladesh as well as abroad.