Tag: British Council

Oct42026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

British Council celebrates excellence and innovation across its Partner Schools network in Bangladesh

The British Council brought together school leaders from across Bangladesh at its annual Partner Schools Principals' Meet 2026, celebrating the contribution of school and educators and recognizing outstanding practice across its growing Partner Schools Network.Held at Sheraton Dhaka, the flagship gathering welcomed principals and senior representatives from more than 210 Partner Schools in Bangladesh, alongside representatives from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, Pearson Edexcel and OxfordAQA. The network forms a core part of the British Council’s exams and qualifications delivery in Bangladesh.Scott McDonald, Chief Executive of the British Council, joined the event as part of his visit to Bangladesh, underlining the country's importance within the global Partner Schoo...

Sep122026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

British Council Invites Applications for Study UK Alumni Awards 2027

Breaking News, Education

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...

Sep62022 by No Comments

“The Indigo Giant is coming” at the British Council

Breaking News, Entertainment

In partnership with the British Council, award-winning arts company Komola Collective is set to stage “Indigo Giant”, a gripping drama written by Ben Musgrave, at the capital’s Bangladesh Mohila Samity Complex. From September 08 to 10, audiences can join and spectate the performance by Komola Collective’s ensemble of theatre artists from diverse backgrounds and creative disciplines. Indigo Giant shall project a story inspired by eminent writer and dramatist Dinabandhu Mitra’s epic play “Nil Darpan”. Translated and produced by Leesa Gazi, Indigo Giant promises to revisit forgotten moments from the history of the British period while touching down on the irrefutable emotional whirlwind of the then Bengalis. The drama – features performers: Quazi Nawshaba Ahmed, Md. Sohel Rana, Sharif Siraj,...