The British Council in partnership with Bangladesh Youth Policy Forum (YPF) and in collaboration with the Department of Youth Development (DYD) of the Government of Bangladesh organised the first divisional workshop at the Hotel Metro International in East Bandar Bazar on February 13 in Sylhet, a press release said Thursday. Sixty
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British Council launches WiL online course
The British Council in Bangladesh has recently launched the eight-week online self-access leadership course under Women in Leadership (WiL) programme, a press release said Wednesday. The 2024 WiL programme is a synthesis of programmes, the leadership for gender equality and a peer mentoring programme which has been taking place online since
The British Council, DYD to empower young people in Bangladesh
The British Council and the Department of Youth Development (DYD) of the Government of Bangladesh signed an important Letter of Intent (LoI) on Thursday 04 January 2024, confirming their commitment to working in partnership to empower young people with essential skills and unlock their potential. said a press release. The work
Seven Bangladeshis win British Council’s IELTS Prize
The names of the winners of the British Council’s IELTS Prize for 2023 have recently been announced. The annual competition supports IELTS test-takers with up to £5,000 towards university tuition fees in English-speaking universities around the world, helping young ambitious people turn their academic dreams into reality. This year’s competition was open
British Council holds symposium on women in STEM
The British Council has organised a Symposium on Women in STEM in Bangladesh on 05 December 2023, at 5 Fuller Road, Dhaka. The event was organised to emphasise a pressing issue of recent time, the importance of women's meaningful participation in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). According to the World
UGC and the British Council signed Operational Alliance Agreement
Continuing a meaningful partnership to enhance the quality of education, the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh and the British Council signed the Operational Alliance Agreement on 31 October 2023 at InterContinental Dhaka a press release said on Thursday. The partnership reinforces the two entities' mutual dedication to strengthen and elevate
British Council holds heritage festival in Rajshahi
The British Council held a two-day festival in Rajshahi celebrating Bangladesh's rich heritage. State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam, British High Commissioner Sarah Cooke, British Council’s Director Tom Miscioscia, and Rajshahi University Vice-Chancellor Golam Shabbir Sattar were present. The British Council runs “Our Shared Cultural Heritage” (OSCH) project which collaborated
BC invites applications for Study UK Alumni Awards programme
The British Council (BC), the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities, is inviting applications for the 10th edition of its prestigious Study UK Alumni Awards programme, a press release said on Friday. It is dedicated to honouring the remarkable accomplishments of UK alumni worldwide. The Study UK Alumni
British Council hosts seminar on Mental Health
The British Council Bangladesh hosted the Commonwealth Scholars Engagement session on mental health on 2 October at the British Council Auditorium, Fuller Road, Dhaka. The session was organised by the Bangladesh Association of Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows (BACSAF) and supported by British Council. In continuation of the session, the second
