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Students, your outstanding achievements are the product of many hours of study, determination and dedication. It's the product of never giving up, even when things got tough. The British curriculum is not easy, but it is rewarding, and you should be proud. Here at Pearson Edexcel, we have a rich heritage of British qualifications. The awards you receive today are a certificate of excellence, a credential for the future, and a foundation for lifelong learning.

Education enriches us, not just in terms of knowledge acquired but also in terms of life skills and positive habits and attitudes. At the British Council we are immensely proud of our role supporting Pearson Edexcel to bring world renown education and expertise to Bangladesh. What this group of students has achieved is truly admirable. Let it be a springboard for even greater success and fulfilment.

With over 25 years of experience promoting British qualifications in Bangladesh, I have witnessed first hand the transformative power of education. My heartfelt thanks go to all the English-medium schools across the country. You have created the real school environment, helped students build memories, and shaped their journeys. And to the students – you are the stars of this celebration. You have shown what is possible when opportunity meets talent.

As a proud Pearson Edexcel alumni and someone who's worked in education for quite some time, it truly fills my heart with joy to congratulate each and every one of you on this amazing achievement. I still remember the sleepless nights, exam stress, friendly competition, and the hopes of teachers and parents – it wasn't easy! That's why seeing your name in this booklet means so much. You've proved that with focus and determination, nothing can hold you back.

What is wealth? Money and property, name and fame, pelf and power? No! It is only for the enjoyment of materialistic transitory luster. What is investment? A huge capital to an international gigantic profitable business to earn millions of money? No, we achieve it only for our worldly gratification. But your child's proper education contributes to sublime the human excellences which can spread the justice, humanity and fraternity, peace and eternal prosperity for the whole mankind.

Almighty Allah has bestowed upon every child an entity of distinct expertise, capability, knowledge, mentality and personality – a sublime example being you. Your child is an invaluable asset and your sole future. Children are the way of salvation not only in this world but also in the hereafter. Therefore, all of your preparation and planning should have your child dwelling in their hearts.

A child's journey is like a young tree reaching for the sky. With the right nursing, it grows strong and steady. Through caring, discipline and guidance we help our students to grow up with courage, wisdom and values. To the guardians, your trust is our strength. To the students, your growth is our mission. Together, we are shaping a future where knowledge blends with character and learning shines as a light for humanity.