Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) has achieved the joint-top spot among private universities in Bangladesh in the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2025. IUB is placed in the 401-500 bracket globally and ranked fifth among all public and private universities in the country.
The Universal College Bangladesh (UCB) recently hosted an orientation session for the newly launched University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) programme. With this, UCB now offers several full UK honours degrees, which can be completed in three years in Bangladesh. Students with HSC, IB, or A2 Levels are eligible to join the UCLan Business and Marketing degree. Admission is open for the next 10 days.
BRAC University celebrated World Children’s Day with a vibrant and engaging event at its Merul Badda campus, embracing this year’s global theme, “Listen to the Future”. Organised in collaboration with the Human Resources Department, BRAC Institute of Educational Development (BIED), and the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) team, the event brought together children and parents for a day of creativity, learning, and family bonding.
BRAC University hosted the closing ceremony of the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) programme, celebrating the success of 83 women entrepreneurs who completed this transformative initiative. Distinguished guests, including Megan Bouldin, Chargé d'Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Dhaka; Scott Hartmann, Director, Public Engagement from the U.S Embassy; Prof. Syed Mahfuzul Aziz, Pro Vice-Chancellor of BRAC University; and David Dowland, Registrar of BRAC University, attended the event to honour the graduates.
UCTC celebrated its annual UCTC Day and freshers’ reception at a convention hall in Chattogram.
The British Council has organised the “British Council Scholars Award” on November 12.
BRAC University organised a policy dialogue titled “Policy Dialogue on Financial and Economic Reforms in Bangladesh” on November 16.
IUB hosted the first “Durbin Exhibition” on October 31 as part of “Astronomy Night 8”.
BRAC Bank and BRAC University launched the fifth batch of Uddokta 101 recently. This cohort received a total of 75 applications from women entrepreneurs.
“Bangladesh is moving forward to become a developed country by 2041. To accelerate the trajectory of development, trade and commerce play a pivotal role. In the upcoming 13th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC) at Abu Dhabi, we will try to negotiate to get the best outcomes for our country as we are graduating from LDC in 2026,” said Ahasanul Islam (Titu), MP, State Minister, Ministry of Commerce, Bangladesh.
The Department of Civil Engineering of United International University (UIU) organised the inauguration of the Center for Smart Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability (CSIRS-UIU) on February 10 at the UIU Campus.
The freshers’ orientation programme of the UNESCO Madanjeet Singh South Asian Institute of Advanced Legal and Human Rights Studies (UMSAILS) LLM programme was held at University of Asia Pacific (UAP) on February 10.
The final round of Bakeman's 3rd International Language League took place on February 9 with the prize giving ceremony following on February 10 at North South University (NSU).
Winners of the Study UK Alumni Awards 2023-24 in Bangladesh were announced at a ceremony, hosted by the British Council.
The School of Business, University of Asia Pacific (UAP), and Weiden Business School, Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule (OTH), Amberg-Weiden, Germany, are jointly organising "Winter School" scheduled from February 12 to 16. The inaugural ceremony was held at the UAP auditorium on February 12.
Through the crucible of three partitions, Bangladesh's national identity has been forged and re-forged, with literature, art, and cinema serving as the smithies of our collective consciousness. These mediums offer not just a lens to view our layered past of loss, grief, and trauma but also a mirror reflecting the intricate mosaic of who we are.
A team from International School Dhaka (ISD) won the second position in the QUIZZITCH round of the Inter-School Mathematics championship competition “Infinity 2024” held in Mumbai, India.
East West University (EWU) organised a day-long “Job Fair and Career Search” programme at the university premises on February 10. 87 renowned national and multinational companies, and more than 3000 graduates participated in this programme with a grand inaugural ceremony.