Dhaka, July 30 -- Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed on Wednesday urged students to embrace hard work and perseverance as the only path to true success in life.

"There are no shortcuts in life. You must work hard-success will inevitably follow," he said while addressing a reception at the International Mother Language Institute in the capital.

The event was organised by Greater Noakhali Welfare Samity, Dhaka, to honour meritorious students and distinguished personalities from the Greater Noakhali region.

Planning Adviser Wahiduddin Mahmud attended the event as the main discussant.

Emphasising the need for holistic learning, Salehuddin noted that academic achievements alone are not enough. "Students must also learn from life experiences ...