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
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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
BC IELTS launches ‘One Skill Retake’ in country
British Council launches new IELTS platform
British Council IELTS has recently launched a new service, IELTS Ready: Premium, providing innovative support for those preparing to take an IELTS test with the British Council, a press release said on Monday. The IELTS Ready: Premium platform is powered by GEL – a leading provider of digital learning in
British Council IELTS Prize 2023 application now open for Bangladeshis
Applications for the British Council IELTS Prize 2023 are now open for IELTS test-takers from East and South Asian countries, including Bangladesh. The annual competition supports IELTS test-takers with up to £5,000 towards university tuition fees in English-speaking universities. This year, the IELTS Prize is open to test takers living in China,
Dhaka DocLab, British Council showcase four climate documentaries
Depicting adverse consequences of climate change, an exclusive film screening session titled 'Short Films on Water' was held on Saturday at the British Council premises, Fuller Road in the capital. The short films were produced under the project 'Bangladesh Cymru Climate Stories' by Dhaka DocLab and Wales One World Film Festival
Dhaka DocLab, BC to screen ‘Short Films on Water’
‘Short films on Water’- a film screening depicting adverse consequences of climate change will be showcased at the British Council (BC) premises on Saturday 27 May 2023, 5 p.m. onwards, a press release said on Tuesday. The short films were produced under the project ‘Bangladesh Cymru Climate Stories’ by Dhaka
British Council strengthening teachers for a stronger nation
The graduation ceremony of the 5th cohort of primary teachers under the “Training of Master Trainers in English” (TMTE) project – a collaboration between the British Council and Directorate of Primary Education – was held recently at 12 Primary Teacher’s Training Institutes (PTIs) across the country. The ceremony at the Dhaka