The New Nation - Internet Edition

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Foundation Bangladesh announced the initiation of their international award program on August 20 last.

Stephen Evans, British High Commissioner was the chief guest at the initiation programme and handed out enrolment documents to some students.

In his speech, the High Commissioner welcomed the award programme to Bangladesh and highlighted its role in preparing the young people for facing the challenges of tomorrow.

Osman Morad, Chairman, Board of Trustees, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Foundation, Bangladesh and CEO, Standard Chartered Bank, Bangladesh also spoke on the occasion.

He shared the Foundation's vision for extending the award throughout the country for developing a generation of confident and caring young people.

Amongst others, members of the board of trustees, students, award leaders and other teachers of participating institutions were present in the occasion.