Unilever Bangladesh Limited (UBL) concluded the 14th edition of its flagship business competition BizMaestros at a grand finale in Dhaka. After a challenging contest among the top five finalists, the team from the Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Dhaka University, consisting of Shubhashish Chakraborty, Mashrif Hasan Adib, Abir Ershad, lifted the coveted champion's trophy of the business competition.

Pearson, the world's leading learning company and the UK's largest awarding body, hosted the Principal Network Meet 2023 at The Westin Dhaka, bringing together school leaders to discuss the transformative role of digitalization and technology in shaping the future of education in Bangladesh.

Dr Chowdhury became the first Bangladeshi scientist to receive this globally acclaimed award.

On November 13, the Department of Bangla, Uttara University unveiled the first-of-its-kind health humanities lab in South Asia. The inauguration ceremony, graced by Prof. Dr Ahmedul Kabir, Additional Director General of Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Bangladesh, highlighted the significance of integrating medical humanities into higher education.

School of Business, Uttara University, organised a day-long entrepreneurial festival, titled “Startup Spark 2023” on November 10 at the campus auditorium.

The 7th IHSA International Conference on Humanitarianism in Changing Climates commenced on November 5 at North South University (NSU).

Putting a crucial step forward towards advancing youth development within the country, Glenrich International School (GIS) signed an agreement with The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Foundation Bangladesh on October 3, 2023. The Award Centre Sub-License signing held at the school campus marks a strategic alliance between the signees, further solidifying Glerich’s commitment to offering the best to its students. The partnership brings The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award program to the students of Glenrich with immediate effect.

For every child, early moments matter. When life begins, more than one million neural connections are formed each second – a pace never repeated. The brain grows with environment, experience, and surrounding people. This is why the early years of childhood come with both opportunities and risks. 

The South Asia Festival & Culture Academy, a partnership between the British Council and Edinburgh Napier University, is now accepting applications for its Intermediate Level course.

Bangladesh Education Forum 2023, co-organised by American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) was held at the Crown Plaza, Dubai between October 14 and 15. AIUB BoT Chairman Ishtiaque Abedin led the team from AIUB.

North South University's South Asian Institute of Policy and Governance (SIPG) and NSU-UWA Agribusiness Centre of Excellence (ACE) hosted a talk by a Nobel laureate at the Syndicate Hall, NSU. The seminar centred on the crucial topic of “GMO Crops in Bangladesh: Policies and Practices”, aiming to assess and discuss the current policies and practices related to GMO crops in the country, along with identifying the significant challenges and advancements in research and production.

Quazi Rafquat Hossain from Bangladesh was entrusted with delivering both the opening and closing speeches on the international stage.

Footsteps Bangladesh, an organisation working on community empowerment to tackle poverty challenges, inaugurated its first Children’s Library in Shenpara Parbata Government Primary School in Mirpur, Dhaka on October 14.

Adamjee Cantonment College emerged as the champion.

The Safeguarding Alliance is renowned for its commitment to maintaining the highest child safeguarding standards.

The Debating Forum of the International University of Business Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT) wrapped up the 20th BDC-IUBAT Pre Worlds Debate Competition, held in collaboration with the Bangladesh Debating Council (BDC). The event took place from October 12 to 14 at the IUBAT campus.

Pharma Science Club (PSC) from the Department of Pharmacy, University of Asia Pacific (UAP) organised “Pharma Carnival 2023” on October 10.

DPS STS School Dhaka organised a TEDx session at their senior campus in Uttara, on October 14. The independently organised event featured G.M.B. Akash, Masuda Khan, Fyruz Khan, Raba Khan, Azra Mahmood, and Rafiath Rashid Mithila among others.

Tamanna, a 17-year-old student from JAAGO Foundation School, has secured a fully-funded scholarship at United World College (UWC) in Dilijan, Armenia. The scholarship was facilitated through the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program.

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) organised the Fall 2023 CSE Freshers' Orientation on October 5 at the ULAB Permanent Campus. Russell T. Ahmed, the President of the Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS), graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.