The British Council celebrated the 65-years legacy of the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) with a special event at the British Council Auditorium on Fuller Road, Dhaka, on 05 October. The celebration featured an engaging lineup of activities, including panel discussions on entrepreneurship, innovation, and job creation. Adding to the excitement, a
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British Council Partner Schools Principals’ Meet held
The British Council Partner Schools Principals’ Meet 2024 was held on September 29, at Radisson Blu Water Garden in Dhaka. This annual event aims to bring together school leaders from across the country in a dynamic environment to exchange ideas, share experiences, discuss challenges, and celebrate successes. During the event, the
British Council to celebrate gains of UK Alumni in Bangladesh
The British Council, the UK's international organisation for cultural relations and educational programmes, has announced the launch of its prestigious Study UK Alumni Awards. All UK alumni in Bangladesh are invited to submit applications for the 11th edition of the awards, which recognise the outstanding achievements of UK alumni worldwide.
Stephen Forbes joins British Council as country director
British Council has announced the appointment of Stephen Forbes as the new Country Director for its Bangladesh operation. Stephen, who brings over 20 years of experience with the British Council, will spearhead initiatives focused on education, arts, and the English language. Stephen's extensive background includes previous roles as Country Director in Sudan,
British Council, YPF hold workshop
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
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