Two students of the Music Department of Dhaka University have received the ‘Firoza Begum Memorial Gold Medal’ for securing the highest CGPA in the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) examinations in 2022 and 2023.

Besides, 11 students of the 2023-24 first-year undergraduate programme received the ‘Firoza Begum Memorial Scholarship’.

Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr A B M Obaidul Islam handed over the scholarship cheques and certificates to the recipients at a ceremony held at the Special Conference Room of Nabab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Bhaban on Tuesday.

Treasurer Prof Dr M Jahangir Alam Chowdhury chaired the programme.

Dean of the Faculty of Arts Prof Dr Md Abul Kalam Sarker and ACI Foundation Chairman and trustee fund donor M Anis Ud Dowla addressed the event as special guests.

Sadia Afrin Mallik, chief of cultural initiatives at The Daily Star and founding president of ‘Gems of Nazrul’, delivered a memorial lecture titled “Surer Dhrubatara: Sur Samraggi Firoza Begum.”

Department Chairperson Dr Priyanka Gope delivered the vote of thanks, while Acting Registrar Munsi Shams Uddin Ahmed moderated the programme.

Paying deep tribute to the late singer Firoza Begum, the vice-chancellor said she had made outstanding contributions to the development and enrichment of the country’s music sector.

“The nation will always remember her contributions with respect,” he said, congratulating the gold medalists and scholarship recipients.

He urged the students to uphold the values and qualities of Firoza Begum and play a leading role in building an enlightened society.

The gold medal recipients are Nurejannat Afris and Arpita De.

The scholarship recipients are Rushda Jahan Ruhi, Atasi De, Pushpita Roy Pushpa, Bhagyalakshmi Chakraborty, Maysha Farzana Oishi, Dip Das, Sheikh Jerin Shabnam, Ratul De Dipto, Purvasha Mondal, Arpita Sikdar and Mayesha Sultana Urbi.