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British Council Partners with Brac University for Off-Site English Language Centre

British Council has partnered with Brac University to establish an off-site English Language Centre at their Merul Badda campus

British Council has partnered with Brac University to establish a new off-site English Language Centre at their Merul Badda campus. Partnership signed by Stephen Forbes country director of Bangladesh, and Dave Dowland registrar at Brac University marks a significant milestone in expanding access to high-quality English language education for adult learners across Dhaka.

New center will offer the British Council’s internationally renowned English courses and IELTS Preparation Courses, designed to meet the needs of adult learners seeking to enhance their language skills for academic, professional or personal purposes. Classes at the Learning Center are scheduled to begin in April 2025 and registrations are open.

British Council supports peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. British Council English Language Centre at Brac University’s Merul Badda campus is expected to become a key destination for adult learners seeking internationally recognized certification and English language proficiency. With top-tier instructors and comprehensive lessons, the center will provide an optimal environment for students to achieve their goals.

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Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2025 of Bangladesh

Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2025 of Private Universities in Bangladesh

Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject 2025 was announced on January 22, 2025. 15 Bangladeshi universities have been ranked across the 11 subject categories this year.

Highlights from the World University Rankings by Subject 2025:

North South University (NSU) ranked amongst the top 600 universities in the world in business and economics and social sciences and ranked amongst the top 500 universities in the world in medical and health.

Daffodil International University (DIU) ranked amongst the top 400 universities in the world in Medical and Health and ranked amongst the top 500 universities in the world in Social Sciences.

Brac University (BU) ranked amongst the top 600 universities in the world in medical and health.

Subject-wise local and global rankings of Bangladeshi private universities according to the 2025 THE World University Rankings by Subject.

Arts and Humanities

No Bangladeshi university was ranked in this subject.

Business and Economics

North South University (NSU): 1st in Bangladesh; 501-600 bracket globally.

Computer Science

Daffodil International University (DIU) and North South University (NSU): Joint 2nd in Bangladesh; 601-800 bracket globally.

American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) and Brac University (BU): Joint 3rd in Bangladesh; 801-1000 bracket globally.

Engineering

DIU and NSU: Joint 1st in Bangladesh; 601-800 bracket globally.

AIUB and BU: Joint 2nd in Bangladesh; 801-1000 bracket globally.

Law

No Bangladeshi university was ranked in this subject.

Medical and Health

DIU: 1st in Bangladesh; 301-400 bracket globally.

NSU: 2nd in Bangladesh; 401-500 bracket globally.

BU: 3rd in Bangladesh; 501-600 bracket globally.

Physical Sciences

BU: Joint 3rd in Bangladesh; 1001+ bracket globally.

Psychology

No Bangladeshi university was ranked in this subject.

Social Sciences

DIU: 1st in Bangladesh; 401-500 bracket globally.

NSU: 2nd in Bangladesh; 501-600 bracket globally.

BU: Joint 3rd in Bangladesh; 601-800 bracket globally.

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Quacquarelli Symonds’ ‘QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025’

Quacquarelli Symonds’ ‘QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025’

  • QS releases a ranking of the world’s best sustainable universities.
  • The ranking includes approximately 1800 universities worldwide.
  • Canada’s University of Toronto is the world’s best university.
  • Daffodil International University ranks first in Bangladesh, with 690th place in world ranking.
  • No other private university in Bangladesh is included in the 1000-place list.
  • In Bangladesh North South University ranks second, with East West University, America International University, and Brac University ranking third, fourth and fifth respectively.
  • The overall quality of the university is determined by three indicators: environmental impact, social impact, and governance impact.
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International Conference were held at North South University Campus with British Council Bangladesh and U.S. Embassy Dhaka

BELTA-NSU International Conference and the 11th BELTA International Conference were held on December 6 and 7 at North South University. Event aimed to discuss the changes in English language education in the context of global changes and provide participants with necessary knowledge and skills to address these demands. Keynote speakers included Martin Lamb, Academic Lead and Tesolor Senior Lecturer, School of Education, University of Leeds, UK; Professor Samsad Mortuza of Brac University Institute of Languages; Shayla Sultana, Journal Manager of the Institute of Population and Social Research of Mahidol University; and English Language Specialist Professor David D. Perodin.

Prominent scholars and experts discussed important issues in English language education, such as translanguaging, multilingual teaching strategies, and professional development. Panel discussions focused on the prospects and challenges of Open-Ended Business Education (OBE), pathways for promoting sustainable partnerships, and a Belta titled “Perspective on the Feature of English in the Global South.” The conference also organized poster presentations and workshops on integrating digital learning resources into English language classrooms, social emotional learning (SEL), and promoting values and ethics in primary and secondary classrooms.

Organized by British Council event provided a unique opportunity for teachers, researchers, and policymakers to connect, discuss, and foster collaboration. British Council Bangladesh Country Director Stephen Forbes expressed the organization’s commitment to strengthening knowledge exchange and global cooperation in English language education. British Council Bangladesh Business Development Director Sarwat Reza presented on various assessment tests based on English language proficiency and educational qualifications. British Council Senior Academic Manager Imran Saifur presented the findings of a recent study titled “Being a Teacher with Disabilities: Perspectives, Practices, and Opportunities,” conducted in collaboration with the University of Cambridge.

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North South University (NSU) Pharmaceutical Sciences Department Seminar Featured King’s College London UK Professor

North South University’s Pharmaceutical Sciences Department held a seminar on “Innovations in Drug Discovery: From Cancer to Infectious Diseases” on 5 December 2024. Dr. Khondoker Miraz Rahman, a professor at King’s College London’s School of Cancer and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Antimicrobial Research Theme lead at the Institute of Pharmaceutical Science, was the keynote speaker. He is the director of the Doctoral Training Program in the Industrial Case Training Program and has supervised over 35 international PhD students.

Dr. Miraz highlighted the need for innovative approaches in dealing with cancerous and infectious diseases, emphasized the importance of developing drugs that are not toxic for the body and do not interfere with cardiac health, and debunked myths about efflux pumps in antimicrobial drug formulation. Professor Dr. Mohammad Hossain Shahriar, chairman of NSU’s Pharmaceutical Department, also highlighted the importance of bridging the gap between academia and industry.