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Bangladesh Honored with Prestigious ‘Best Country Award’

Bangladesh Honored with Prestigious ‘Best Country Award’

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Bangladesh has achieved a historic milestone by winning the Best Country Award at the Global Entrepreneurship Congress (GEC) 2025, held in Indianapolis, USA. Contesting with 200 countries across the globe, Bangladesh stood out for its exceptional progress in fostering entrepreneurship, innovation, and ecosystem development. The award was formally received by Dr. Md. Sabur Khan, Chairman of GEN Bangladesh, and K M Hasan Ripon, Managing Director of GEN Bangladesh, during the GEC Award Ceremony on June 3, 2025. This recognition marks a significant moment for the country as it reflects the nation’s growing impact on the global entrepreneurial landscape. Receiving this award signifies the remarkable contributions made by GEN Bangladesh, in collaboration with Daffodil International University...
UIU Mars Rover Team Recognized as Asia’s First for 4th Consecutive Time and recognized as the World’s Best Science Team

UIU Mars Rover Team Recognized as Asia’s First for 4th Consecutive Time and recognized as the World’s Best Science Team

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The UIU Mars Rover team from United International University (UIU) won 1st place in Asia for the 4th consecutive time and 6th place globally in the University Rover Challenge 2024 organized by the Mars Society. The competition was held on 28-31 May 2025 at the Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS) in Hanksville, Utah, USA. The “UIU Mars Rover Team” stood 1st in Asia in 2022, 2023 and 2024 at the University Rover Challenge Competition. During the three-day final, the teams performed four missions including science exploration, autonomous navigation, extreme terrain traversal and Equipment servicing missions to demonstrate the capabilities of their rover and operation skills. UIU Mars Rover successfully completed all four missions and represented the university along with the country with p...
Southeast Business School Hosts MBA Gala Night

Southeast Business School Hosts MBA Gala Night

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Southeast Business School, in collaboration with the MBA Club, hosted the esteemed MBA Gala Night on Saturday, 31 May 2025, at the Multipurpose Hall of Southeast University. The event celebrated the accomplishments, perseverance, and professional journeys of its MBA students, bringing together academia, industry leaders, and alumni for an evening of inspiration and festivity. The program commenced with welcome remarks by Prof. Dr. Tanvir Fittin Abir, Director of the MBA Program. Mr. Mahtab Uddin Ahmed, President of the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh (ICMAB), delivered an inspirational keynote speech, captivating the audience with his insights. A dynamic panel discussion, moderated by Dr. Abir, followed, delving into leadership, career advancement, and the evolv...
The British Council recognises top student talent

The British Council recognises top student talent

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The British Council partnered with the BRAC University to host the FameLab Science Communicators Competition 2025 and with the BRAC bank for the English Speech Competition, celebrating outstanding student achievement and communication excellence. The FameLab Science Communicators Competition 2025 took place on 24 May at the BRAC University Auditorium, while the English Speech Competition was held on 25 May at the British Council Fuller Road Auditorium in Dhaka. These flagship events brought together top-performing students from the national curriculum and English medium schools, offering them a platform to showcase their public speaking and science communication skills before a panel of esteemed judges and a live audience. Maxim Raimann, Country Exams Director, British Council Bangla...
Applications are now open for the British Council’s Connections Through Culture Grants 2025

Applications are now open for the British Council’s Connections Through Culture Grants 2025

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The British Council is now accepting applications for its 2025 Connections Through Culture (CTC) grants, which offer funding of up to £10,000 for artists and creative organisations collaborating between the UK and 19 partner countries, including Bangladesh to bring powerful cultural projects to life. The application deadline will be June 23, 2025, 8:00 pm (Bangladesh time). Prospective applicants from Bangladesh are invited to visit the website of the British Council Bangladesh for further information on how to apply. The Connections Through Culture grants offer up to £10,000 in funding for innovative, international initiatives in arts and culture. These can be residencies, performances, policy labs, exhibitions, research and development, or any form of initiative designed to spark dialog...
DIU and JU to Work Together to Enhance Research and Academic Excellence

DIU and JU to Work Together to Enhance Research and Academic Excellence

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Daffodil International University (DIU) and Jahangirnagar University (JU) have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to strengthen academic collaboration aimed at enhancing research and educational quality. The two institutions stated that the agreement will particularly facilitate the supervision of PhD (Doctor of Philosophy), MPhil (Master of Philosophy), and MS (Master of Science) students.The signing ceremony took place on Tuesday, 20 May 2025, at the Jahangirnagar University campus in a cordial and academic environment. The event was graced by the presence of Professor Dr. Md. Kamrul Ahsan, Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Md. Mahfuzur Rahman, Pro Vice Chancellor (Education) and Prof. Dr. Md. Abdur Rob Treasurer of Jahangirnagar University, along with other distinguished guests and seni...
UIU MARINER qualifies for the 2025 World Championship MATE ROV Competition

UIU MARINER qualifies for the 2025 World Championship MATE ROV Competition

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The UIU MARINER team from United International University (UIU) has qualified in the 2025 World Championship MATE ROV Competition, organized by the Marine Technology Society. This is one of the most prestigious competitions for university students in the field of marine robotics. The event will be held from June 17–21, 2025, in Alpena, Michigan, USA. The Advanced Underwater Robotics and Automation (AURA) crew of United International University recently performed a live demonstration, showcasing their self-built ROV. During the demonstration, the robot successfully retrieved plastic bottles and tangled fishing lines from a lake. This has not only highlighted the robot’s capabilities in environmental cleanup but also has reflected the team’s dedication to environmental stewardship and dis...
UCBD partners with Shanta Holdings to fast-track students’ journey to professional world

UCBD partners with Shanta Holdings to fast-track students’ journey to professional world

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The Universal College Bangladesh (UCBD) has recently signed an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with Shanta Holdings Limited to fast-track students’ professional journey through mentorship, career-building support, and real-world experience. It is a significant step toward bridging international education with local industry. The signing event took place at the UCBD campus. Under the agreement, students from UCBD will be considered for internships and job opportunities at Shanta Holdings Limited based on specific criteria. They will also benefit from knowledge-sharing sessions, guest lectures, training programs, mentorship, and career guidance. All these have been designed to nurture students’ professional insight and leadership potential. Regarding this, Kingshuk Gupta, Chief Opera...
UIU Received the Telecom and ICT Award 2025

UIU Received the Telecom and ICT Award 2025

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In celebration of World Telecommunication and Information Society Day 2025, Government of Bangladesh has honored Professor Khondaker A. Mamun, PhD of United International University (UIU) with a Prestigious Award for his extraordinary contributions towards the Telecom and ICT sector in the country. The award was conferred by the Post and Telecommunication Division under the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications, and Information Technology, and presented by Mr. Asif Mahmud ShojibBhuiyan, Honorable Adviser to the Ministry of Youth and Sports and Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives, at a ceremony in Dhaka on 17 May 2025. The award ceremony was graced by prominent dignitaries including Mr. Fayez Ahmed Tayeb, Special Assistant to the Honorable Chief Adviser in ch...
Bangladeshi students bag first place in NSS Space Settlement Design Contest

Bangladeshi students bag first place in NSS Space Settlement Design Contest

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A team consisting of nine members from Glenrich International School, Uttara has secured first place in the internationally-acclaimed NSS Gerard K. O'Neill Space Settlement Contest under the Large Group (Grade 9) category for their visionary project 'Chirayatasroy' (Eternal Shelter). Glenrich Uttara has brought home this laurel for the third consecutive year. In addition to this, another team has won the second prize in the Small Group (Grade 9) category for their project 'Exserta' while the third team from Glenrich has achieved 'Honourable Mention' in the Large Group (Grade 11) category for the project called 'Atlas'. The NSS Gerard K. O'Neill Space Settlement Contest, hosted by the National Space Society (USA), is an international competition designed to engage students in imagining an...