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Cambridge International Education has awarded a total of 67 Bangladeshi students with 79
Awards at the Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards (OCLA) in 2023. The global awards
celebrate the highest-performing students around the world. Every year, over a million students
worldwide study courses organised by Cambridge International Education, which has been
conducting international exams for over 160 years. The awards distinguish success in four
categories: Top in the World, High Achievement Award, Top in Country, and Best Across.
Fifteen Bangladeshi students got recognition for ‘Top in the World’ awards, which means that
the learners have attained the highest marks in the world in a specific subject. Of these fifteen
winners, eleven students won the award for their subjects across Cambridge O Level, Cambridge
International AS & A Level, and Cambridge IGCSE.
The ceremony was graced by the presence of Matt Cannell, Acting British High Commissioner
to Bangladesh, who attended it as the Chief Guest. Among others, Arun Rajamani, Managing
Director, Cambridge University Press and Assessment, South Asia; David Knox, Director of
Programmes, British Council; Maxim Raimann, Exams Director, British Council, Bangladesh;
Shahin Reza, Country Manager, Bangladesh, Cambridge International Education; Zunayed
Ahmed, Director Operations, Examinations, British Council; and Sarwat Reza, Director,
Business Development, British Council, Bangladesh were also present in the event.
Matt Cannell, Acting British High Commissioner to Bangladesh, said, “I commend Cambridge
International for investing in international education and bringing the skills and experience back
to Bangladesh, shaping the country’s vibrant and diverse future. There are many global
opportunities, and the UK has one of the best educational opportunities worldwide; some of our
universities are renowned for science, business, academia and social issues. The world is fast-
paced now, with significant challenges around the globe. To all the brilliant students, I see your
skills in combating them. Good luck, achieve your dreams, and have your own confidence.”
Arun Rajamani, Managing Director, Cambridge University Press and Assessment, South Asia,
said, “We wholeheartedly congratulate the winners for their continuous efforts. Their remarkable
efficaciousness overjoys us. By excelling in STEM, the learners have also performed extremely
well in subjects like English, Art & Design, Accounting, and Bengali. Cambridge Education is
committed to supporting schools to help their students become responsible, confident,
innovative, engaged, reflective, and fulfil their potential. We also want to convey our special
thanks to all the educators and parents who guided and supported the students through their
learning process and helped them attain success.”
Maxim Raiman, Exams Director at the British Council in Bangladesh, said, “We are honoured to
come together with Cambridge International to host the Outstanding Cambridge Learner
Awards ceremony to acknowledge the exceptional students who demonstrated excellence in the
Cambridge International exams held in June 2023. Witnessing numerous students from
Bangladesh honoured as top performers in different categories fills us with immense pride. The
British Council supports esteemed organisations like Cambridge in exam delivery, teacher
training, and school leadership best practice, offering innovative and adaptable solutions that
empower candidates to unleash their utmost potential.”
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