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Wilfrid Laurier University Campuses and Locations

Wilfrid Laurier University has campuses in Waterloo, Brantford and Milton all located within an hour’s drive or less from Toronto, Canada’s largest city. These campuses are situated on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishnaabe and Haudenosaunee peoples, while the Milton campus is situated on the traditional territory of Mississaugas of the Credit and part of the Nanfan Treaty of 1701.

Wilfrid Laurier University Waterloo is a close-knit campus with over 18,800 undergraduate and graduate students from various faculties. The university is a leading force in research among Canadian universities, with many research centers and institutes housed within the Waterloo Region. Brantford offers a modern learning environment with around 2,700 undergraduate and graduate students enrolled, offering programs like Business Technology Management, Applied Health Science, Education, User Experience Design, and Social Work.

Wilfrid Laurier University Milton is tailored to local and commuter students, offering a purpose-built campus in the Milton Education Village. Kitchener houses the Lyle S. Hallman Faculty of Social Work program, which has 300 graduate students based in the downtown area. Since 1999, the Lazaridis School has offered graduate programming in Toronto’s financial district, enrolling over 250 MBA and MFin candidates each year.

Wilfrid Laurier University maintains a research office in Yellowknife as part of its research partnership with the Government of the Northwest Territories, allowing researchers to be based out of the Northwest Territories full time. This location enables year-round field research and fosters close relationships with local government, Indigenous and community organizations.

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UIU CSE Fest 2025

UIU CSE Fest 2025

Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at United International University (UIU) has organized “UIU CSE Fest 2025” a two-day contest for inter-college and university students. Event which took place from 17-18 January 2025 featured various segments such as the Blockchain Olympiad, ICT Olympiad, Project Show, Line Following Robot (LFR) and Programming Contest.

Event was presided over by Abul Kashem Mia vice chancellor of UIU. Event attracted 1500 students from 80 universities and 30 colleges in Bangladesh. Winners of the competitions will receive a prize of 1100000 taka. Chief guest Dr. Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan emphasized the importance of working for the welfare of people while supporting human values and technical education. Special guest Shish Haider Chowdhury thanked UIU for organizing the event and announced the ICT Division’s support for such programs.

Event included faculty members, students, officials, academicians, government high officials, ICT experts, journalists and other distinguished guests.

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American International University-Bangladesh Bachelor of Pharmacy

AIUB Bachelor of Pharmacy

American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) offers Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) program with full-time highly qualified faculty members, eight modern teaching laboratories, four advanced research laboratories, a dedicated seminar library, separate animal house and a dedicated medicinal garden.

AIUB Pharmacy program has been approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Bangladesh Pharmacy Council. Bachelor of Pharmacy admission for the Spring 2024-2025 semester is open now with applications deadlines January 20, 2025 and classes starting February 15, 2025. Contact the Bright Admission Coaching for AIUB B.Pharm test preparation practice.

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East West University Admission Test

East West University’s Spring Semester 2025 Undergraduate Admission Test Completed

East West University (EWU) has completed its spring semester 2025 undergraduate admission test at Aftabnagar with over 4000 applicants taking part. Event was held in the EWU Main Building and Farashuddin Bhaban Building with special arrangements made for guardians and comfortable seating and light refreshments.

Senior East West University officials, including Vice-Chancellor Shams Rahman and Pro Vice-Chancellor Ashik Mosaddik visited the examination halls to observe the process. Professor Shams Rahman emphasized EWU’s dedication to student care and support. East West University leaders expressed satisfaction with the overall arrangements and praised the efficiency and dedication of the EWU admission committee members, faculty members, officials and staff involved in conducting the test. Their collective efforts ensured a smooth and organized examination process, upholding the high standards of East West University.

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Southeast University, Bangladesh and Universiti Malaysia Perlis Sign Letter of Intent

Southeast University (SEU) and Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to strengthen academic and research collaboration between the two institutions.

Strategic partnership aims to strengthen collaboration in joint academic programs and research initiatives, leveraging the expertise and resources of UniMAP’s Centre of Excellence for Advanced Computing (CoE AdvComp) and Faculty of Electronic Engineering & Technology (FKTEN) alongside SEU’s capabilities. Key areas of focus include advanced computing, semiconductor technology, cybersecurity, and data science. Prof. Dr. Yusuf Mahbubul Islam and Prof. Ts. Dr. Zaliman Sauli emphasized the transformative potential of this collaboration and the importance of fostering global academic partnerships.

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Australia Awards Scholarships for Study in 2026 for Bangladesh

Australia Awards Scholarships for Study in 2026 for Bangladesh

Australia Awards Scholarships for study commencing in 2026 will open on 1 February 2025 and applicants are encouraged to check their eligibility before starting the application process. To be eligible, applicants must meet certain English language proficiency standards, with results valid as of 1 January 2026. These standards include an IELTS (Academic) overall score of at least 6.5 with no band less than 6.0, a TOEFL internet-based test (iBT) score of at least 84, or a PTE Academic overall score of 58 with no communicative skill score less than 50.

Women, people with disabilities, and those from ethnic minorities are permitted to submit an overall IELTS score of at least 6.0 with no band less than 5.5 (or equivalent TOEFL or PTE score). However, if selected for the scholarship, they must meet the English language admission requirement of the relevant Australian institution.

English language testing can be expensive, so proper preparation is key to successfully submitting your application. For more details, visit the British Council—Bangladesh, IDP—International Education Specialists, and Pearson—PTE Academic in Bangladesh. People with disabilities wishing to apply should contact English language test centers as early as possible, as the testing facility will need time to make necessary adjustments to meet individual needs.

Australia Awards—Bangladesh organizes information sessions for prospective applicants, with session dates and times and a link to register shared in due course. Useful resources for applying for an Australia Awards Scholarship include the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s (DFAT) dedicated page, OASIS (User Guide), Study Australia website, Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic.

Scholarship applicants must meet the English language proficiency requirements specified by Australia Awards for their country, and DFAT will accept results from any of the following English language tests. For further information, contact the Bright Admission Coaching or Australia Awards office in Bangladesh.

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Independent University, Bangladesh Center for Industrial Automation Robotics & Internet of Things and Taan-Raat Institute Collaboration

6th RIoT National Creative Challenge organized by Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) Center for Industrial Automation Robotics & Internet of Things and the Taan-Raat Institute of Bangladesh, attracted over 1,100 students from 80 schools and colleges to compete across 12 categories. Event was attended by Sharmeen S. Murshid, adviser to the ministries of social welfare and women and children affairs, Didar A. Husain, chairman of IUB board of trust, VC M. Tamim and Antu Kareem, managing director of Pentagon Industries Limited and advisor to the Taan-Raat Institute of Bangladesh.

Ceremony highlighted the importance of critical thinking and innovation in shaping Bangladesh’s future, encouraging participants to overcome fears and pursue bold ideas. Event also highlighted the need for science and technology for global representation and the development of solutions relevant to Bangladesh’s unique challenges.

Participants competed in various categories, including robotics, IT, programming, mechanical innovation, science and digital poster design. Lia Khan from Uttara High School and College became the champion in Mathematics, while Jashnuva Iffat Alam from Uttara Girls High School and College won in Biology. Jisan Uddin Jihad and Anika Islam from Nawab Habibullah Model School and College secured top positions in Chemistry and Physics.

Event was facilitated by Dr. Mohammad Faisal Uddin, Associate Professor of Computer Science and Engineering, and Dr. Sadia Binte Alam, Head of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. The event concluded with enthusiastic participation, offering young minds a platform to explore ideas, demonstrate skills, and engage with science and technology for a brighter future.

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Undergraduate Research Symposium at United International University

School of Business and Economics at United International University (UIU) organized the 2nd nationwide inter-university research competition “Undergraduate Research Symposium (URS) 2024” on January 13, 2025. Event which took place at the UIU Campus in Dhaka aimed to promote research culture among undergraduate students, particularly in business education. Competition was divided into three domains with top 10 teams invited to present their research papers. All participants received certificates and gift packs with six winners emerging from the competition.

Best research paper in each domain was awarded BDT 1,00,000 as the first prize, followed by BDT 60,000 for the first runner-up and BDT 40,000 for the second runner-up. The winners were as follows:

Domain 1:

Champion: Ramisa Rutbata Hossain Avantika & Rajin Al-Tanjim Bhuiyan (UIU)

1st Runner-up: Faiyaz Bin Zulfiqar & Samiha Tasnim Promi (UIU)

2nd Runner-up: Asia Bagum, Maruf Hasan Arif, Mesbah Amin & Maksudur Rahman (UIU)

Domain 2:

Champion: Muhtasim Ahamed Chowdhury (UIU)

1st Runner-up: Tawsif Abrar Faiyaz, Nur Afrin Chowdhury Ananna & Maisha Jahin (NSU)

2nd Runner-up: Tarif Hassan, Rafia Tabassum Sara & Ayman Ilias Choudhury

Chief guest Niaz Ahmed Khan emphasized the significance of research in national progress and encouraged students to engage in research during their university years. Event was attended by faculty members, students, officials, academicians, government representatives, researchers, journalists and other distinguished guests; making it a resounding success.

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North South University Seminar with a Professor of Tufts University, USA

At a seminar organized by The Center for Infrastructure Research and Services (CIRS) at North South University, speakers emphasized the need for a rethinking of the common rivers between Bangladesh and India. They suggested that Bangladesh should sign the UN Convention on International River Flows to address the problems of the two countries’ common rivers. Seminar’s theme was ‘Breaking the Ice: Dialogue on Transboundary Water Sharing between Bangladesh and India’.

Speakers recommended the creation of a team of experts to work on changes in agriculture, environment, water and people’s livelihoods in settlements along the rivers. Nazrul Islam chief economist of United Nations Development Research called on the government to sign the agreement under the UN Act on Non-Navigation of Rivers, prioritizing the natural flow of rivers.

Climate expert Monirul Quader Mirza cited various agreements on common rivers and suggested joint initiatives between the two countries on flood, water flow and resource management. Professor Sirajul Islam of the North South University department of Civil and Environmental Science and Tanveer Haroon of the board of trust also spoke.

Shafiul Islam distinguished professor at Tufts University, USA presented the main article in the seminar. He talked about planning to combine scientific and social issues to solve the problem of joint rivers. He emphasized on regular discussions between the two countries.

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Brac University International and Scholarship Office Celebration

On 25th December 2024, the International and Scholarship Office (ISO) of Brac University organized a Christmas Day celebration at both male and female hostels. Event fostered unity, cultural exchange and festive cheer by bringing together international and local students as well as distinguished university officials. The day began with a festive atmosphere featuring special meals and traditional dishes prepared by international students. The evening was filled with excitement as students joined Dr. David Dowland registrar of Brac University and Saiduzzaman Shikder head of ISO for fun games and activities.

Cultural showcase was a highlight with international students singing, dancing and sharing their traditions. Event concluded with a prize-giving ceremony for game winners and a cake-cutting celebration with attendees enjoying chocolates and sweets.