Presented by
- AIUB Alumni Society
- AIUB Alumni Award 2025
Awared for
- Outstanding achievements, leadership, and positive impact by alumni under 35 who show great promise for the future.
At the prestigious Alumni Starry Night 2025, organized by the AIUB Alumni Society, I was honored with the Rising Star Award: Most Promising Emerging Leader. This distinguished award recognizes alumni under 35 who demonstrate outstanding achievement, leadership potential, and a passion for positive change.
The event gathered graduates and leaders for an unforgettable night of celebration, networking, and inspiration—highlighted by speeches, cultural performances, and the hallmark Alumni Awards & Special Recognition Ceremony. The Rising Star Award acknowledges early-career impact and visionary promise, honoring those who set new standards of excellence and community engagement.
About the Award
The Rising Star Award stands as a recognition of early accomplishment and visionary potential among young professionals. Selected through a competitive and inspiring nomination process, recipients are chosen for their ability to lead, inspire, and make meaningful contributions to their fields and communities. For me, this award is both an acknowledgement of past effort and an encouragement to keep striving for excellence and broader impact.
About Alumni Starry Night 2025
The event brought together hundreds of graduates for an extraordinary evening of celebration, reconnection, and shared inspiration. Highlights included addresses from university and alumni leadership, music and cultural performances, and a special awards ceremony where the community’s brightest achievements were celebrated. The night truly embodied the spirit of recognition and growth that defines the AIUB alumni community.
Honoring the Esteemed Jury of the AIUB Alumni Award 2025
Behind every remarkable recognition stands a group of visionary minds who make excellence shine brighter. The AIUB Alumni Society proudly extends its deepest appreciation to the distinguished jury members of the AIUB Alumni Award 2025—accomplished leaders, innovators, and changemakers. Their wisdom, integrity, and diverse perspectives ensured a fair, thoughtful, and inspiring selection process across all twelve award categories. Each jury member embodies the highest standards of professional excellence and leadership our alumni aspire to achieve.
- Ms. Dawn Sissing – CEX, PMO & Process Development, Gilly Lerach Consultants Ltd
- Mr. Gazi Yar Mohammad – Co-founder & CEO, Kube Money; Co-founder, Dana Fintech
- Mr. Gitanka D. Datta – Director – Financial Institutions, Infinigent Consulting; Consultant, Expressions Ltd
- Dr. Manzur H. Khan – Proctor and Professor, Department of Computer Science, AIUB
- Mr. Naquib Khan – Country Head & Ambassador, University of Technology Sydney
- Mr. Najmus Ahmed Albab – Co-founder & Executive Director, Valor of Bangladesh; Founder & CEO, Lighthouse Bangladesh; Founder, Bangladesh Cancer Aid Trust (BANCAT)
- Mr. Quazi M. Ahmed – Founder & CEO, Global Center of Excellence LLC; Lead Consultant & CEO, FutureLeaders
- Mr. R. Tareque Moudud FCMA – Director, Office of Placement & Alumni, Senior Assistant Professor, Faculty of Business Administration, AIUB
We express our heartfelt gratitude for their invaluable contribution to making the AIUB Alumni Award 2025 a celebration of integrity, excellence, and inspiration. Their commitment ensures the recognition of alumni who continue to illuminate AIUB’s global legacy.
Why This Matters
Earning the Rising Star Award motivates me further to pursue leadership with purpose, integrity, and vision. It reinforces my commitment to innovation and positive change, and also showcases my dedication to professional and community growth. This honor sets a benchmark and inspires me to be an example for others, uplifting the values of resilience and achievement that the AIUB Alumni Society cherishes.
Whether viewed by potential employers, collaborators, or fellow alumni, this recognition signals a deep investment in progress and leadership—qualities that will continue to guide my career and personal growth.
