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UCBD organizes third ‘Campus to Corporate’ session featuring CEO of Bengal Meat

Universal College Bangladesh (UCBD) has successfully organised the third session of its skill development initiative, 'Campus to Corporate,' on July 14, 2026. The session featured Mr. AFM Asif, Chief Executive Officer of Bengal Meat Processing Industries Ltd, as the guest speaker. Building on the momentum of its previous highly successful iterations, the third session was held at UCBD’s Gulshan campus. Previous sessions featured corporate leaders such as Shadab Ahmed Khan, Managing Director of Coca-Cola İçecek Bangladesh, and M.H.M. Fairoz, Managing Director & CEO of Singer Bangladesh Limited.As the guest speaker, Mr. Asif interacted with aspiring professionals, offering a practical glimpse into real-world corporate ecosystems. Drawing from his extensive career, he shared inval...

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The NEXUS Seminar Series held at UIU

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School of Business and Economics of United International University (UIU) organized a seminar titled “The Double Burden of Climate Change: How Heat Stress and Air Pollution Stratify the Workforce” as the second segment of the NEXUS Seminar Series yesterday at UIU Campus. This long-term initiative will serve as an institutional bridge for continuous industry-academia conversations on the intersection of business, economy and society.Dr. Minhaj Mahmud, Senior Economist, Asian Development Bank (ADB), delivered the keynote lecture titled “The Double Burden of Climate Change: How Heat Stress and Air Pollution Stratify the Workforce”. He highlighted that increasing heat stress and air pollution resulting from climate change are creating a "double burden" that is having a profound adverse imp...

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Jalalabad Cantonment English School & College introduces English assessment by the British Council for its young learners

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Jalalabad Cantonment English School & College (JCESC) has reached a significant milestone in its pursuit of academic excellence by signing a partnership agreement with the British Council today. Under this collaboration, the institution will introduce the British Council’s Primary English Test and Secondary English Test to benchmark the language proficiency of its primary and secondary students.The agreement was signed during a prestigious ceremony at the JCESC campus in Sylhet. The event was attended by senior representatives from the British Council, the school Principal and Vice Principal, faculty members, guardians, and students from Class III to XII.In addition to the primary and secondary assessments, the partnership establishes JCESC as an official IELTS Registration Cen...

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

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...