The New Nation - Internet Edition

Staff Reporter

Fair and Lovely Foundation has awarded education scholarships to 375 talented female students to support their higher education in various disciplines.

The foundation, a part of the Unilever Bangladesh Limited, awarded the students, who were selected from across the country on the basis of their previous educational records.

Each student was awarded a share of her Tk 25000 scholarship money during an award giving ceremony yesterday at a local hotel in the city.

Speaking on the occasion, Adviser for the Women and Children, Getiara Safia Chaudhury appreciated Unilever Bangladesh for their effort to empower Bangladeshi women who are still deprived of basic rights. She was addressing the ceremony as chief guest.

"This award would not only support the students in their higher education but also likely to advance their confidence level in future competitions," she said.

It is a noble contribution by a multi-national company, which should be followed by all other companies," she added.

To the awarded students on the occasion, she also said that this award would broaden their responsibilities to the society and help them do better in future life. Brands and Development Director of Unilever Bangladesh Naushad Chaudhury and Marketing Manager Javed Akhter were also present on the occasion.