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Glenrich Satarkul wins first place at STEM Innovation League 2025

Glenrich Satarkul wins first place at STEM Innovation League 2025

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Glenrich International School, Satarkul, has brought home another laurel, securing 1st prize in the engineering category at the STEM Innovation League 2025, held at American International School Dhaka (AISD). A team consisting of Grade 9 students, namely Syed Tahmid Bin Affan, Ayman Ahmed, and Zamel Idrk Ahon, took part in the competition and presented “Glen Go-Kart”, a fully functional electric vehicle. Mentored by Dheeraj Daabi, Head of AI & Robotics at Glenrich Satarkul, the Go-Kart was built using PVC pipes, plywood, recycled motors, and other repurposed materials. This electric vehicle was the only working prototype in the engineering category, drawing a huge response for its functionality. Kumkum Habiba Jahan, Vice Principal of Glenrich International School, Satarkul, said, “I ...
UIU ASCEND Team Secured 2nd place in Asia at CanSat Competition 2025

UIU ASCEND Team Secured 2nd place in Asia at CanSat Competition 2025

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The ‘UIU ASCEND’ teamfromUnited International University (UIU) won2ndplace in Asia and 7thplace in the Worldat theCanSat Competition 2025 organized by the American Astronautical Society (AAS). The competition was held on June 05-08, 2025inVirginia, USA.The UIU team stood 3rdin Asia and 11th place in the Worldat the CanSat Competition 2024. The Competition was sponsored by NASA, US Naval Research Lab (NRL), Siemens among others. CanSat is an annual student design-build-launch competition for space-related topics that involves designing a satellite capsule (container and probe). This satellite needs to be launched and deployed at a height of about 670 to 725 meters, and demonstrate successful deployment and landing sequences till the probe lands successfully. A total of 34 teams from a...
Southeast University Board of Trustees Holds 137th Meeting and Inaugurates Newly Decorated BoT Office

Southeast University Board of Trustees Holds 137th Meeting and Inaugurates Newly Decorated BoT Office

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The 137th Board meeting of Southeast University Trust (SEUT) was held on Monday, June 2, 2025, at the newly decorated Board of Trustees Office, located on the university's permanent campus in Tejgaon, Dhaka. The meeting was presided over by Mr. Rezaul Karim, Honorable Chairman of the SEU Trust, and attended by distinguished members of the Board of Trustees along with the university management. Prior to the meeting, the Chairman officially inaugurated the newly decorated BoT office, marking a significant addition to SEU's Permanent campus infrastructure. During the meeting, the Board deliberated on a range of important academic, administrative, and strategic matters focused on advancing Southeast University's mission of excellence. Key topics included the evaluation of current academic pro...
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...