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STS Group is going to introduce a premium school in Bangladesh, Glenrich International School, to address evolving educational needs and prepare learners for a competitive world. A brand launching and logo unveiling event was held at a hotel in the capital Monday. Khondoker Monir Uddin, managing director of STS Group, Manas Singh, CEO of STS Group, and Ramesh Mudgal, principal of Glenrich International School, were present. Read more: UCB holds MCD orientation programme The event started with an informative presentation on Glenrich International School, which will follow the Cambridge curriculum, followed by the name and logo unveiling programme. Manas said: "We are introducing a new school named Glenrich International School that will offer 21st-century education to its students in a caring and nurturing environment. With this launch, we are completing the first phase of our dream project of launching four new schools in the next few years." Read more: Universal College Bangladesh brings University of London degrees with LSE's academic direction

The results of this year's Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations will be published on November 28 (Monday). Exam Controller of Dhaka Education Board Prof. Abul Bashar told UNB that the results of SSC and its equivalent examinations will be published on November 28. Read more: No SSC question paper leaked, Dinajpur incident regrettable: Dipu Moni This year's SSC and equivalent examinations under eleven boards, including madrasa (Dakhil) and Technical Education Boards, began across the country on 15 September. In 2022, a total of  20,21,868 students took part in the SSC and equivalent examinations under 11 educational boards. Read more: SSC question paper leak: Kurigram UNO show-caused

The Islamic University (IU), the largest seat of higher education in the southwestern part of the country, will celebrate its 44th University Day in Kushtia Tuesday marking its 43rd founding anniversary. The daylong celebration includes the hoisting of the national and university flags, a colourful procession, a discussion programme and a cultural event, IU information, publication and public relations office Deputy Director Rajibul Islam Kanok, said Sunday. Marking the day, IU Vice-Chancellor Professor Shaikh Abdus Salam will hoist the national flag and its Pro-Vice-Chancellor M Mahbubur Rahman the university flag in the morning. The vice-chancellor will inaugurate the programmes at 10:30am. Later, the teachers, officials, students and staff of the university will bring out a colourful procession led by the vice-chancellor on the campus. Read: Experts urge government to turn DSE into public university The procession will end at Bangla Moncha adjacent to the university's Arts Building. After that, discussions and cultural programmes will be held there. Situated 24 kilometres south of Kushtia and 22 kilometres north of Jhenaidah town in the lush green countryside, IU is bypassed by the Khulna-Kushtia National highway. The passing of the Islamic University Act in 1980 conferred this institution the permanent prestige of being the first university established after the independence of Bangladesh.  

Located at the heart of Europe, the Czech Republic owns a nice combination of culture, history, and heritage. With its thousand-year-old bohemian history, the architectural beauty of Prague and other major cities enthralls the whole world. The Czech Republic has been emerging as a European education hub. The number of international students is increasing exponentially each year. Let’s take a look at the application process, tuition, living cost, and scholarship opportunities for international students in the Czech Republic. Why Study in the Czech Republic? The foreign office of the Czech Republic estimates that the number of international students studying at different levels of higher education reached an all-time high of 46,000 in 2022. The growing number of foreign students is a testament to the quality and value of generative education available in the country. Read More: Self-Funded Study Opportunity in France for International Students Additionally, Czech universities are consistently ranked as some of the best for research and innovation-driven education. With more and more courses being introduced in English, opportunities are simply opening up for internal students. Another important aspect of Czech education is the balance and cost. Here foreign students get ample part-time work opportunities all the while enjoying some of the lowest tuition fees in Europe. And if you decide to reside outside the metropolis, you will have a much lower living expense as well. Higher Studies in the Czech Republic Higher study in the Czech Republic is similar to other European countries. International students can pursue bachelor's, master's, and Ph.D. in a range of disciplines offered by various universities. In some cases, prospective students wishing to pursue a master's in the  Czech Republic need to enroll in a pre-degree course to acclimatize with the Czech higher study system. Read More: Study in Japan: Scholarships, Tuitions, Application Process for Bangladeshi Students However, one key difference with the Czech higher study application process is the “Nostrifikace” or Nostrification process. We’ll break it down in the latter part. Application Process for Higher Education in the Czech Republic There are mainly two intakes every year in the Czech Republic: Fall and Spring. The spring session admission lasts from November to January whereas the fall session admission lasts from June to August. The tentative date of class commencement is around the first week of February and September for the spring and fall sessions respectively. The documents required for higher studies in the Czech Republic are more or less the same at the bachelor, master's, and Ph.D. levels. Read More: Is Norway Ending Free University Education for Non-EU Students? Common attachments will include 1. Proof of last completed education level 2. Language proficiency score (IELTS/TOEFL) 3. SOP 4. Letter of Recommendation 5. Application fee payment 6. Bank statement Read More: Study in Belgium: Bachelor's, Masters and PhD options for Bangladeshi students In addition to that, if you are applying for a master's, you will need to provide a research plan based on your undergraduate thesis or a similar stream matching your undergraduate degree. For Ph.D., an applicant will need to demonstrate strong academic excellence with a good research record to be eligible for admission. Applicants might be required to sit for an entrance exam based on the requirements of the university. The entrance exams are conducted on campus, but for international students, it can either be waived or moved to interview via skype. Nostrification Process Every Czech institution requires a nostrification certificate to check for eligibility against Czech standards. This is essentially the process of certifying the educational qualification by the Czech authority. Read More: Best Countries for Bachelor's Degree in 2023 There are two ways to get the nostrification certification. It can be done through the regional authority of the applying institute or through the university itself. In the latter case, the university needs to be accredited to be able to certify the educational qualification. Also, in the case of university certification, the certification is only valid for the specific university, and it cannot be used for applying to other institutes. So the safest route is to get the nostrification done from any Czech regional authority. To get the nostrification, a student will need the following – -Official certified report or certificate outlining the graduation from high school or bachelor or the last completed education level. The document needs to be Czech notarized along with a translation from the standard Czech court interpreter.-Official transcripts are notarized and translated in the above-mentioned process.-Certification of the institute as a legal educational body.-Personal identification document (Passport/ NID copy)-Administrative fee payment of 1000 CZK (4361 BDT). Read More: Study in Denmark: Costs, opportunities for international students It takes about 30 days to get the nostrification process to be verified. After that, the verification document can be submitted along with the standard application to the prospective institutes. To know more about the Nostrification process, you can visit the following link https://nostrifikace.mkc.cz/en/uznavani-pro-studium/nostrifikace. Cost of Education in the Czech Republic The cost of education in the Czech Republic is fairly nominal, especially if you go to public universities. One thing to note is that there are next to no scholarship opportunities at the bachelor's level in the Czech Republic. Scholarships are mostly available at the master's and Ph.D. levels. Read More: Overcoming Study Gap: How to Start Studying after a Long Break Without a scholarship, the tuition fee for a bachelor comes at around 1500 to 3000 EUR per year which roughly amounts to 159,222 to 318,445 BDT per year (1 EUR = 106 BDT). For masters, the cost can go up to 5000 EUR per year 530,743 BDT. For Ph.D., prospective students will have to pay 2000 EUR per year or 212,297 BDT. Scholarship Opportunities in the Czech Republic Most of the government-funded scholarship opportunities in the Czech Republic aren’t available for Bangladeshi students. Students can apply to the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees scholarship along with the following university-based scholarships for masters. Read More: Top European Countries Offering Free Education for International Students -BRNO UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY -MASARYK UNIVERSITY -CZECH TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY -PALACKY UNIVERSITY -MENDEL UNIVERSITY -CHARLES UNIVERSITY Living and Work Environment in the Czech Republic Now moving on to the living cost in the Czech Republic, students will be glad to know that the cost can get as low as 350 EUR with an average cost in main cities like Prague being 750 EUR. This roughly amounts to around 37,163 BDT to 79,636 BDT. Read More: Free Education in Germany for International Students in Bachelor, Masters, PhD Another great thing about the Czech Republic is that there is no word limit for a student. A student can work as much as they want to support themselves provided they can maintain good academic results. Final Words The Czech Republic has been slowly rising as a global higher education hub thanks to its immigration and international student-friendly policies. Even though it is still nascent, international students can consider the Czech Republic as a study-abroad destination.  But unfortunately, the scope of scholarships is very much limited compared to other European countries. So if you can cover the cost either by self-fund or by working part-time, the Czech Republic can be a great destination to lay the foundation of a secured career. Read More: Cheapest countries for Bangladeshi students for higher studies So far, we have discussed the application process, and associated costs in bachelor, MS, or Ph.D. programs for international students in the Czech Republic. Hope it helps!

The western European country France presents a unique mix of tradition, modernity, art, and culture. With world-renowned philosophers and artists gracing its lands, France has a history that dates back several thousand years.  Over the last few decades, France has established itself as a prestigious European hub for higher education in streams beyond art and literature. Whether it's engineering, life sciences, or world-renowned business degrees, the country has something for every aspirant. In this article, we take a deep dive into higher studies in France. Let's take a look at whether France is a great study-abroad destination for international students including Bangladesh. Read More: Best Countries for Bachelor's Degree in 2023  Why Study in France? France hosts some of the highest numbers of international students in the entire European region. Currently, the country is home to 300,000 students from all over the world pursuing a degree in multilateral streams. France offers a robust and dynamic culture that will enthrall many, whether it’s the picturesque prefectures or the fast-paced city life. Of the 71 accredited universities in France, 57 make it to the global top 1000 institutions for higher education. And the trend has been upward for several years now. France also has some of the lowest tuition fees in all of Europe. As a result, it can also be a great opportunity for self-funded students, as most streams fall within an affordable limit. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t scholarship opportunities in France.  Read More: Study in Denmark: Costs, opportunities for international students In this article, we’ll go over the application process, admission requirements, and the associated cost of studying in France as a self-funded student. How to Apply for Higher Studies in France Required Documents for Higher Studies in France  The documents required for application are standard and are in line with other European countries. If you are opting for bachelors, you should provide your LSAT scores based on the stream. The same goes for masters and MBA, which might require a GMAT or a GRE score. These are circumstantial, and several institutes don’t even require them. However, there are a few key documents that you will need to prepare beforehand. Read More: Study in Japan: Scholarships, Tuitions, Application Process for Bangladeshi Students The required documents include – -High School transcript certified by the appropriate authority ( For bachelors)-Bachelor’s transcripts certified by the issuing university (For masters and Ph.D.)-Campus France authorization-Passport-Language proficiency score (IELTS/TOEFL iBT/ DELF/DALF)-SOP-Letter of Recommendation-Application fee payment receipt. Additional documents might be required, depending on the application process. For example, if you are opting for a thesis-based masters, you might want to contact a professor beforehand in your desired university with whom your research interest matches. In that case, you might need to prepare a research plan along with other documents. Read More: Study in Belgium: Bachelor's, Masters and PhD options for Bangladeshi students What Documents are Required for Campus France Authorization? For non-EU citizens, the process of studying in France starts with obtaining a Campus France authorization. This essentially allows a prospective student to be eligible for “Etudes en France” or study in France. Campus France authority even has a separate web portal where a prospect needs to register to obtain an authorization letter. The required documents for the authorization include – -Passport-Proof of funding for the studies and accommodation-Letter of application-Proof of accommodation-Medical insurance-Air ticket. Read More: Cheapest countries for Bangladeshi students for higher studies Once you’ve got all that, you’re all set for the Campus France authorization. It is to be noted that Campus France authorization isn't required for the application to the universities themselves. Rather it's required to get a student visa after acceptance into a French university. Application Period There are two main intakes on the French higher education curriculum – fall and spring. The fall intake generally has a deadline of September 15th of the previous year, with the classes expected to commence in the first week of January. For the fall session, early enrolment can start as early as January 17th and last till April first based on the rolling admission process. Classes are expected to start in the first week of September. Read More: SoP for Higher Studies: How to write an unfailing Statement of Purpose?  Application Process The application process is pretty simple. Each French university has its application process, which you need to go through individually. The application process starts with selecting the desired major. Students can visit Campus France to explore all the different streams and majors available at the bachelors, masters, and P levels. After that, check whether you meet the admission criteria and simply follow the guidelines to complete the application process. Cost of Studying in France As we already mentioned, the cost of higher studies in France is fairly reasonable. The cost can be broken down into three different types based on bachelors, masters, and Ph.D. Read More: Student Loans in Bangladesh: Banks Offering Education Loans for Higher Studies  The cost of bachelors is actually pretty low at about 170 to 600 Euros per year. But that’s only limited to EU, EEA countries, and Switzerland. If you’re from anywhere other than these places, you would have to pay around 2700s euros or 288,035 BDT per year (1 EUR = 106 BDT). The story is somewhat similar with masters too as the cost may run up to 3700 Euros or 394,714 BDT per year. The cost of a Ph.D. is fairly nominal at around 380 Euros or 40,538 BDT per year. But these are estimates in public universities. If you opt for a private one, the cost might go as high as 20,000 Euros or 21,33,594 BDT per year. Read More: Overcoming Study Gap: How to Start Studying after a Long Break Living and Work Opportunities in France The cost of living, however, is far greater than the students' tuition. The annual cost of living may range from 10,000 and 15,000 euros, depending on the cities. The price may even go up if the student resides in Paris. A Bangladeshi student should be able to afford around Tk106500 to 16,00,000 each year.  The French government requires the students to demonstrate their ability to pay for their study and remain in France without the aid of a job or scholarship. The amount is close to at least 1000 euros or Tk106500 per month. In short, a student will roughly require 800 to 1000 Euros or Tk85,000 to 1,06,500 per month as living expenses depending on where they are staying. Read More: Higher Study in China: Scholarship Opportunities for Bangladeshi Students The work opportunities are also ample with high wages being available in big cities. Generally, a student can expect to make 7900 Euros or 842,769 BDT annually based on working hours. There are also many on-campus jobs available including GTA and GRA positions. Final Words France has been one of those countries that have been disseminating knowledge for centuries. Their rich culture, history, conspicuous mannerisms, globalization, and unique education system made France one of the best destinations in the world for higher studies.  So far we have discussed how to study in France from Bangladesh with self-funding. Whether France is a good study destination for international students depends on many factors. Overall, studying in France would be a wonderful opportunity for international students including Bangladesh. It will not only provide the students with global perspectives but also provide hands-on experience in problem-solving, critical thinking, and being a global citizen with an illustrative career. Read More: Study in the Netherlands: Scholarship Opportunities for Bangladeshi Students

Dhaka University has taken all preparations to hold its 53rd convocation with great enthusiasm on Saturday. Chancellor of the university President Abdul Hamid will preside over the grand event  while Nobel laureate French economist Prof. Jean Tirole will join it as the convocation speaker. Prof. Jean Tirole, work had a significant impact across a wide range of fields within economics, including microeconomics, game theory, and industrial organization will be awarded with Doctor of Laws (Honoris Causa) Degree at the event as the 53rd awardee. Graduates, postgraduate students who registered for the convocation and the invitees will only be allowed to attend the program in-person.  A total of 30,348 students have registered for the convocation of which 22,287 are from Dhaka University and 7,796 students from the affiliated colleges.  A total of 153 gold medals will be conferred on teachers, researchers and students for the research and academic excellences. Besides, 97 will receive doctor of philosophy (PhD) degree while 35 academics MPhil degree. The convocation rally is scheduled to start at 11: 55 am and the main program is expected to start on 12 pm, DU Vice Chancellor Prof. Mohammad Akhtaruzzaman said at a press conference.  Read: Alumni Association in UK to celebrate Dhaka University’s birth centenary The students of affiliated colleges will join the convocation virtually. However, a faction of the students of DU affiliated seven college staged a rally in front of the main gate of Dhaka College boycotting the virtual convocation.  Enthusiastic DU student, who have registered for the convocation, were seen moving together in groups on the campus wearing convocation gown and caps and they are busy with photo session in different postures to make the convocation memorable.  Jahirul Islam, a Dhaka University graduate who registered for the convocation, said, " Undoubtedly it is a very joyous occasion for me. I have been waiting for the day for long and it seems that I am about to touch my dream." Read: Centenary celebration of Dhaka University begins Wednesday "However, the convocation also reminds us that our days on this campus will end soon," he added.

The students of Institute of Fine Arts of Chattogram University (CU) Wednesday locked its main gate demanding shifting of the institute to the university’s main campus. The students took position at the main gate of the institute in the city around 11am today. All academic activities have come to a standstill at the institute following their protest. Read more: 22-point demand: CU fine arts students on indefinite class boycott No teachers’ bus and staff could enter the campus since morning due to the protest. The students have been staging demonstrations since November 2 to press home their 22-point demand, including renovation of dormitories and the library.

Bangladeshi students who want to create bank profiles, in order to go abroad for higher studies, cannot do this due to a foreign exchange crisis, students and bank officials have said. Several students and bank officials have confirmed to UNB that the situation arose following restrictions on opening LC and limitations on services related to foreign exchange. Bangladesh Bank spokesperson Md. Abul Kalam Azad told UNB that the central bank has not imposed any ban on creating student profiles, but banks may not open the profiles due to foreign exchange crisis. “This is a temporary problem, which will be resolved soon,” he hoped. READ: Study in Japan: Scholarships, Tuitions, Application Process for Bangladeshi Students Muaz Ahmed, from Dhaka’s Eskaton area, wants to go to the Netherlands for a master’s programme. He went to a private bank to open a student profile, which is a must for going to EU countries for higher studies. But the bank authorities told Muaz that they cannot open such a profile at the moment. He went to two other banks to open a student profile, but those banks too responded in the negative. Private and foreign banks in Bangladesh open profiles for students going abroad. However, due to the ongoing dollar crisis, most banks have stopped opening these files recently. Sources in the financial sector said that some banks are still opening student profiles but only based on lobbying by influential individuals. Last year, City Bank opened 5,390 files for students going abroad. The bank has opened 7,840 new files till October this year. However, they have stopped opening new student files since the end of last month. Masrur Arefin, Managing Director of City Bank, told UNB that there is an acute crisis of dollars in the country. Because of this, banks have stopped opening new student files for now. Existing or previously opened files are still active. READ: SoP for Higher Studies: How to write an unfailing Statement of Purpose? Many students complain that admission process at universities overseas is being cancelled due to not being able to send dollars after completing all preparations. According to the “Global Flow of Tertiary Level Students” report by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), 49,151 students from Bangladesh went abroad for higher education in 2021. Bangladesh Bank data says that the volume of dollars sent abroad for higher education in the first quarter of the 2021-22 financial year (July-September) was $98.8 million. In the first quarter of the current fiscal year (2022-23), it exceeded $153.1 million. In the last fiscal year 2021-22, about $321 million was sent abroad for higher studies.

Bangladesh Chhatra Union staged a human chain protesting the price hike of education materials in the last few months. The protest rally was organised at the foot of anti-terrorist Raju Bhaskarzya intersection of Dhaka University at 4 pm on Monday. Bangladesh Students Union general member Saif Rudad presided over the programme while the organisation's assistant general secretary Mahir Shahriar conducted it.

The High Court on Monday issued a rule asking the government to explain as to why the authorities concerned should not be directed to take steps to elevate the grade of assistant teachers of Government Primary Schools across the country to 10th grade from the existing 13th grade. The HC bench of Justice Md Ashfaqul Islam and Justice Md Shohrowardi issued the rule following a writ petition. Read: Bill to provide free education to minor child of dead primary school teachers placed in JS The HC also asked the petition, submitted to the Director General of the Directorate of Primary Education in November last pointing rational views to upgrade the position of the assistant teachers to 10th grade, to dispose of within one month. Education Secretary, Director General of the Directorate of Primary Education and others have been made respondents to the rule which is returnable in four weeks. On November 10, 15 teachers including the assistant teacher of Barguna Primary Assistant Teacher filed the writ petition seeking to upgrade the scale to 10th grade from the existing 13th grade. Read: Primary schools to have one shift from Jan 2023: Secretary Barrister Syed Sayedul Haque Suman and Advocate Zahirul Islam stood for the petitioner. Barrister Sumon said according to the petition several lakh assistant teachers of primary schools were getting salary under 13th grade of the pay scale but at the same eligibility many senior staff nurses, computer operators have been drawing their salary under 10th grade, which is a discrimination against teachers.