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Jul122026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

International School Dhaka appoints Dr. Mike Miller as its new Director

International School Dhaka (ISD) has appointed Dr. Mike Miller as the school’s new Director. A seasoned international educator, Dr. Miller steps into ISD’s leadership at a pivotal moment, bringing fresh energy and a clear vision for the school’s next chapter. With over two decades of experience spanning academic leadership, school governance, strategic planning, and international accreditation, Dr. Mike Miller has worked across seven countries in different education systems. That breadth of experience gives him a grounded and global perspective that can be instrumental in fostering world-class learning environment at ISD. He is also highly regarded within the International Baccalaureate (IB) community, having served as an IB Evaluation Leader, Programme Evaluator, Workshop Leader, an...

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178 students graduate through Monash Pathways at UCBD Convocation 2026

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Universal College Bangladesh (UCBD), the exclusive partner of Monash College, celebrated the achievements of 178 graduates at its Annual Graduation Convocation on July 7, 2026 at Le Méridien Dhaka. The ceremony honored students who successfully completed the Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY) and the Monash College Diploma (MCD) programmes, marking a significant milestone in their academic journeys. The convocation was graced by Nicholas McLean, Acting High Commissioner at the Australian High Commission, as the Chief Guest. In his address, he congratulated the graduates on their achievements stating, “My warmest congratulations to the graduating class. Today, education services have become one of the key drivers of growth in trade between Australia and Bangladesh. As we look to en...

Jul82026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

UAP and DPDT Sign MoU to Boost Research, Innovation and IP Protection

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University of Asia Pacific (UAP) and the Department of Patents, Industrial Designs and Trademarks (DPDT), Ministry of Industries, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Tuesday, 7 July 2026, at the Vice Chancellor's Conference Room of UAP to strengthen intellectual property (IP) protection, promote innovation, and support patent registration for researchers. The signing was followed by a program and training session, where the establishment of a Technology and Innovation Support Centre (TISC) at UAP was also discussed to enhance innovation support and facilitate access to patent information and technology resources. Speaking at the program, Md. Jahangir Hossain, Director General, DPDT, Ministry of Industries, said DPDT is interested in establishing a support office at UAP to prov...

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UIU Rescue Rover Team Makes Glorious Debut at RoboCup Rescue League 2026

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The UIU Rescue Rover Team (URRT), operating under the Center for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIR) at United International University (UIU) completed its first-ever participation at RoboCup Rescue League 2026, organized by the Korea Association of AI Robot Industry (KAR), in partnership with Incheon Technopark (ITP), South Korea. The competition was held on 02-06 July 2026 in Incheon, South Korea. Competing against the world's leading rescue robotics teams, renowned research laboratories, and industrial robotics organizations, the UIU Rescue Rover Team demonstrated exceptional technical competence and innovation. This achievement marks a significant milestone for Bangladesh in the field of autonomous rescue robotics. In its first-ever appearance at the competition, the team...

Jul32026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

British Council Marks Successful Completion of Training of Trainers

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The British Council Bangladesh has successfully concluded the ten-day Training of Trainers (ToT) for the Senior Faculty Professional Development Programme, delivered under the Higher Education Acceleration and Transformation (HEAT) Project. The programme marks a significant milestone in strengthening academic leadership and establishing a sustainable professional development ecosystem for higher education institutions across Bangladesh. The HEAT Project, implemented by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh under the Ministry of Education with support from the World Bank, aims to enhance the quality, relevance, governance, and international competitiveness of higher education in Bangladesh. As the HEAT Project's technical partner, the British Council has led the design and...

Jul22026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

UIU School of Business and Economics Launches ‘NEXUS Seminar Series’

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The School of Business and Economics (SOBE) at United International University (UIU) launched the “NEXUS Seminar Series” at UIU Campus yesterday. This long-term initiative will serve as an institutional bridge for continuous industry-academia conversations on the intersection of business, economy and society. As the Bangladesh economy navigates global volatility alongside internal challenges—such as banking sector stress and rising business costs—this newly launched monthly public seminar series will act as a platform for academic activism. NEXUS seminars at SOBE will host industry practitioner-led dialogues where UIU students will benefit from direct access to learn from top industry leaders, blending classroom instruction with experiential learning. Dr. Iftikhar Mostafa, Senior Agr...

Jul22026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

British Council’s Cultural Protection Fund opens new round of grant funding of up to £500k for South Asia

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The British Council has officially opened the 2026 funding round for its Cultural Protection Fund (CPF), inviting eligible organisations to apply for grants of up to £500,000 to protect cultural heritage at risk from conflict and climate change in 17 countries, including Bangladesh. Now in its tenth year, the Cultural Protection Fund has supported projects in Bangladesh that empower communities and safeguard heritage that connects people to history, identity and each other. Recent projects in Bangladesh include modernising collections care and celebrating local history at the Varendra Research Museum. By delivering comprehensive collections management and oral tradition safeguarding training for the entire museum staff, the initiative built crucial local capacity to protect irreplace...

Jul12026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Universal College Bangladesh welcomes new Monash College Diploma cohort for 2026

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Universal College Bangladesh (UCBD), the exclusive partner of Monash College, held an orientation program on June 22, 2026, to welcome its second intake of Monash College Diploma (MCD) students for the year and its fifteenth intake since UCBD’s inception in 2021. Held at the UCBD Gulshan campus, the session brought together the newly enrolled student cohort and their parents. During the orientation, Prof. Muhammad Ismail Hossain, Provost of UCBD, along with Ms. S. Azra Karim, Official In-Country Manager (Bangladesh) for Monash University, Australia, welcomed the families and walked them through the significance of the program and the opportunities it presents on a global scale. The MCD program, available in Business, Engineering, and Information Technology, is equivalent to the first...

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British Council-supported exhibition Dialogues

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The British Council inaugurated 'Dialogues in Coexistence: Shaping Inclusive Public Spaces in the Bengal Delta' (সহাবস্থানের স্থাপত্য: বঙ্গীয় বদ্বীপে জনপরিসরের স্থানিক আখ্যান) at Bengal Shilpalay, Dhaka. The exhibition will run from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily until 25 July 2026. The interdisciplinary art and architecture exhibition explores how feminist ethics, climate responsiveness, and public participation can inform the design of more inclusive civic spaces in the Bengal Delta. Visitors are expected to encounter installations that foreground local materials, craft traditions, and environmental sensitivity while reimagining the relationship between people, place, and ecology. Supported through the British Council's Women of the World (WOW) Bangladesh Grants Programme, the project ...

Jun302026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Workshop on Mammalian Cell Culture Techniquesheld at UIU

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The Department of Pharmacy at United International University (UIU) organized a day-long Capacity Building Workshop on “Mammalian Cell Culture Techniques”yesterday at the UIU Campus. The workshop aimed to enhance research capacity and provide hands-on training in mammalian cell culture techniques for academics and researchers from universities across Bangladesh. Professor Emeritus Dr. M. Rezwan Khan, Director of the Institute for Advanced Research (IAR), UIU was present as the Guest of Honor in the inauguration of the workshop. The welcome address was delivered by Dr. Md. Zulfikar Rahman, Registrar of UIU and the workshop was conducted by Prof. Dr. Tahmina Faiz, Head, Department of Pharmacy, UIU The speakers at the workshop highlighted the importance of research-driven education and ...