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”.
Footsteps Bangladesh, an organisation working on community empowerment to tackle poverty challenges, inaugurated its first Children’s Library in Shenpara Parbata Government Primary School in Mirpur, Dhaka on October 14.
Adamjee Cantonment College emerged as the champion.
The Safeguarding Alliance is renowned for its commitment to maintaining the highest child safeguarding standards.
The Debating Forum of the International University of Business Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT) wrapped up the 20th BDC-IUBAT Pre Worlds Debate Competition, held in collaboration with the Bangladesh Debating Council (BDC). The event took place from October 12 to 14 at the IUBAT campus.
Pharma Science Club (PSC) from the Department of Pharmacy, University of Asia Pacific (UAP) organised “Pharma Carnival 2023” on October 10.
DPS STS School Dhaka organised a TEDx session at their senior campus in Uttara, on October 14. The independently organised event featured G.M.B. Akash, Masuda Khan, Fyruz Khan, Raba Khan, Azra Mahmood, and Rafiath Rashid Mithila among others.
Tamanna, a 17-year-old student from JAAGO Foundation School, has secured a fully-funded scholarship at United World College (UWC) in Dilijan, Armenia. The scholarship was facilitated through the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program.
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) organised the Fall 2023 CSE Freshers' Orientation on October 5 at the ULAB Permanent Campus. Russell T. Ahmed, the President of the Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS), graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.
North South University's (NSU) Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (CSE) has soared to new heights by making a splash in the prestigious NASA SPACE APPS CHALLENGES 2023. This marks a watershed moment for NSU as the challenge is a globally recognised hackathon spearheaded by NASA itself.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) Startup Day Bangladesh 2023 was organised for the first time in Bangladesh on October 5. The day-long programme taught hands-on how to transform a startup design into a billion-dollar company using the AWS platform.