DHAKA, Nov 10, 2023 (BSS) - Jatiya Sangsad Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin 
Chaudhury today said Bangladeshi students have the capability to compete at 
international level through their skills. 

"If given opportunity, our students can attain top positions in international 
competitions," she said while speaking as chief guest at a program titled 
"Pearson Edexcel High Achievers Awards Ceremony-2023" organised by British 
Council and Pearson Edexcel at Bangabandhu International Convention Centre 
(BICC) here. 
 
This year, 611 Bangladeshi students received awards for achieving outstanding 
results in their International GCSE and A Level examinations in 2022 and 
2023. 

Dr Shirin distributed prizes among the awardees at the program. 

The Speker said British Council has been working in the education sector of 
Bangladesh to ensure quality education. 

She acknowledged Pearson Edexcel's collaboration with the British Council in 
providing world-class education to students in Bangladesh.

Dr Shirin said the present government, under the leadership of Prime Minister 
Sheikh Hasina, has given top priority to the country's education sector. 

The Speaker said due to various initiatives of the present government, the 
literacy rate has increased in the country besides the dropout rate of 
students has reduced significantly.

British Deputy High Commissioner in Dhaka Matt Cannell spoke at the function 
as special guest.

UK Pearson's directors David Albon and Premila Paulraj and British Council 
Bangladesh Country Exams director Maxim Raimann also spoke.