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Sep302026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

British Council Chief Executive Scott McDonald arrives in Bangladesh to strengthen UK-Bangladesh connections

Scott McDonald, the Chief Executive of the British Council, has arrived in Bangladesh for a three-day visit from 29 September to 1 October, underscoring the organisation's commitment to strengthening the longstanding relationship between Bangladesh and the United Kingdom through education, English, arts and culture, and opportunities for young people.During his visit to Dhaka and Rajshahi, Scott will meet government representatives, education leaders, teachers, students, young people and cultural partners, while seeing first-hand the impact of British Council partnerships across the country. The visit will also explore opportunities for deeper UK-Bangladesh collaboration in education reform and school system strengthening, higher education, English language teaching, cultural exchange ...

Sep252026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

UIU Celebrates Historic Achievement of Aerial Robotics Team

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United International University (UIU) organized a reception ceremony to celebrate the historic achievement of its Aerial Robotics Team (UART), which secured 4th place in the world at the prestigious Student Unmanned Aerial Systems (SUAS) 2026 Competition in the USA on September 23, 2026 (Wednesday) at 10:00 AM at the UIU Campus.UIU Aerial Robotics Team (UART) achieved this remarkable success at the SUAS 2026 Competition, held from September 14–17, 2026 at Skyway Range in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA. Competing in the prestigious international competition for the first time, UART’s outstanding performance placed the team among the world’s leading university teams in aerial robotics and unmanned aerial systems. Notably, UIU’s Aerial Robotics Team became the first Bangladeshi team in the history ...

Sep202026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

UIU Makes History at SUAS 2026: World # 4

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The historic achievement for Bangladesh. The Aerial Robotics Team (UART) of United International University (UIU) secured 4th place in the World at the Student Unmanned Aerial Systems (SUAS) 2026 Competition in Oklahoma, USA. Participating in the prestigious international event for the first time, UIU’s UART achieved this remarkable success, marking a historic and proud moment for Bangladesh. The final round of the competition was held from September 14 - 17, 2026 at Skyway Range in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA.The four-day competition brought together leading teams from renowned universities and higher education institutions from around the world. Despite challenging weather conditions, including high wind speeds and temperature-related difficulties, UIU’s UART demonstrated its innovative tec...

Sep182026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

BRAC University Launches Community Library at Rohingya Camp

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BRAC University’s Centre for Peace and Justice (CPJ) inaugurated a Peace Café and community library at a Rohingya camp in Cox’s Bazar on 15 September 2026. On the same day, the university signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Office of the Refugee Relief and Repatriation Commissioner (RRRC) to establish a Rohingya History and Knowledge Centre (RHKC).Peace Cafés are a CPJ initiative designed to support and mentor female students in civic engagement and social entrepreneurship activities that promote peace and social cohesion. Since 2018, four Peace Cafés have been established at universities in Dhaka, Mymensingh and Rangpur with support from UN Women.Through its Refugee Studies Unit, CPJ seeks to understand the local context in the Rohingya camps, promote peace and soc...

Sep122026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

British Council Invites Applications for Study UK Alumni Awards 2027

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The British Council, UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities, is inviting applications for the Thirteenth edition of its prestigious Study UK Alumni Awards. The awards celebrate leaders who have used their UK education to make a significant contribution to their communities, industries and countries.The Study UK Alumni Awards celebrate outstanding achievements and impact across four categories: Science and Sustainability; Culture, Creativity and Sport; Social Action; and Business and Innovation. Eligible applicants can compete at both the National and Global levels. The four global winners are chosen from the 28 global finalists by our judging panel members. Global Alumni Award winners will have the opportunity to raise their international p...

Sep82026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

MH Global to work with 700 universities to ensure higher education

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Captain A.K.M. Golam Kibria, Founder of the Dr. Mostafa Hazera Foundation and Chairman of MH Global Group, has announced a plan to work in phases with 700 top universities worldwide. He presented this plan before leading figures in the global education sector at the PIEoneer Awards 2026, recently held at the historic Guildhall in London.Vice-chancellors, researchers, academicians, and innovators from universities of various countries were present at the event. There, Captain Kibria presented his 'Five Zeros Global Philosophy' and outlined a civilization centered on human equality and development for the next 100 years.Addressing the academicians present, he posed a question: "A hundred years from now, will people stand in a museum, look at pictures of today's poverty and humanitari...

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UIU Launched 18 New AC Buses to Redefine Student Mobility

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United International University (UIU) inaugurated 18 new AC buses for students on 02 September 2026 (Wednesday) at 11:00 AM at the UIU campus, strengthening its commitment to improving student mobility and supporting a more comfortable university experience.Mr. Hasan Mahmood Raja, Chairman, Board of Trustees, UIU was present as the Chief Guest in the inaugural ceremony. Mr. Moinuddin Hasan Rashid, Chairman and Managing Director of United Group and Joint General Secretary, Board of Trustees, UIU was present as the Special Guest. Prof. Dr. Md. Abul Kashem Mia, Vice Chancellor, UIU presided over the ceremony. Respected members of the UIU Board of Trustees were also present.The university has introduced the AC bus service across six major routes in Dhaka City to help students, particul...

Aug242026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

The ARCUS 1.0 held at UIU

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The Association of Civil Engineering Students (ACES) the student club of the Department of Civil Engineering at United International University (UIU) organized “The ARCUS 1.0”yesterday at UIU campus. It is a regional civil engineering-based competitive program aimed at bringing together students from leading universities on a common platform.More than 300 participants from universities across the Dhaka region took part in the event, which encouraged students to apply their academic knowledge, creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills to practical engineering challenges.The event was organized in collaboration with the American Concrete Institute (ACI) UAP Student Chapter, NSU Civil Engineering Club, ACI Student Chapter–IUBAT, East West University Civil Engineering Club, ACI ...

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UIU Seminar Highlights ESG Opportunities and Barriers for Women Professionals and Entrepreneurs

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Environmental, social and governance (ESG) requirements can create new career and business opportunities for women, but poorly designed compliance systems may also place disproportionate burdens on women-owned enterprises, speakers observed at a seminar held at United International University (UIU) on 18 August 2026.The School of Business and Economics (SoBE) at UIU organized the seminar, titled “Navigating ESG & Climate Mandates: Risks and Rewards for Female Professionals and Women-Owned Firms,” as the third event in its monthly NEXUS Seminar Series.Delivering the keynote lecture, Dr Afifa Raihana, Senior Environmental Specialist at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), explained how ESG and climate-related requirements are reshaping business strategy, investment decisi...

Aug32026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Bangladesh University Hosts Seminar on Artificial Intelligence in Academic Research

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A seminar titled “Artificial Intelligence in Academic Research: Emerging Trends, Research Methodology, and Practical Applications” was held today at the seminar hall of Bangladesh University (BU).The event, aimed at exploring the transformative role of AI in modern education, was organized by the university's Department of Business Administration.Prof. Dr. Md. Jahangir Alam, Vice-Chancellor of Bangladesh University, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Brig. Gen. Md. Mahbubul Haque (Retd.), Registrar of BU, and Prof. Dr. Md. Tajul Islam, Dean of the Faculty of Business and Economics, were present as Special Guests. The session was chaired by Prof. Dr. Gazi Md. Abu Isa Nur, Head of the Department of Business Administration. Dr. Mansura Nusrat, Assistant Professor of the Depart...