For students in international schools, life often unfolds inside a bubble. But as educators work to broaden their horizons, the focus is not just on curriculum – it’s about preparing young minds to engage with a complex, changing world. When Mr Steve Ellis arrived in Bangladesh last year as the new Secondary Principal of International […]

Universal College Bangladesh (UCBD) has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Scholastica to support students in planning their future academic paths, reports a press release. The signing ceremony took place at the Ascent Group Corporate Office in Baridhara, Dhaka. The MoU was formally signed by Manas Singh, CEO of STS Group and Universal College […]

Glenrich International School, Uttara recently celebrated Founder’s Day 2026, titled Uttaran, with a grand evening of performances, reflection, and recognition that showcased the vibrant spirit and talent of its school community. The celebration took place on Thursday evening from 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm at the Senior Campus Auditorium, bringing together senior officials, parents, students, […]

In a recent panel discussion held at International School Dhaka (ISD), Bangladesh’s tech leaders, creative professionals and entrepreneurs came together to share insights on building careers in today’s rapidly changing world and preparing students for global opportunities, reports a press release. Hosted by the leading school, ‘Voice of Change’ brought together a dynamic panel of […]

International School Dhaka (ISD) is inviting local communities to join them as they ring in the festive season. Its annual Winter Fair will take place on November 29 (Saturday), from 11:30 am to 7 pm, on its campus in Bashundhara and promises a vibrant, fun-filled day filled with entertainment, festivities and community spirit. It will […]

Glenrich International School, Satarkul, has brought home another laurel, securing first prize in the engineering category at the STEM Innovation League 2025, held at American International School Dhaka (AISD), reports a press release. Mentored by Dheeraj Daabi, head of AI and Robotics at Glenrich Satarkul, a team consisting of Grade 9 students- Syed Tahmid Bin […]

The Daily Star (TDS): Universal College Bangladesh (UCB) has garnered a reputation for itself over the years. What are your organisational missions, and how would you describe the institution? Hew Gill (HG): We are the first institution in Bangladesh to be given permission by the government to offer international higher education qualifications. At the moment, we offer […]

UCB is only organization to have one such passing rate The second MCD intake for 2024 began at the UCB campus in Gulshan Universal College Bangladesh (UCB), the exclusive partner to Monash College in Bangladesh, has achieved 100% pass rate in the recent Monash exams. UCB is the only organization to have one such passing […]

Ramesh Mudgal, the Principal of Glenrich International School (GIS), is a highly accomplished education administrator who has played a pivotal role in driving the growth and success of schools in both the UAE and Bangladesh. Rising Stars sat down for a quick interview with Ramesh where he talked about his experience, GIS, and Bangladesh’s academic sector in […]

Universal College Bangladesh (UCBD) successfully hosted Monash Open Day, offering prospective students and their families a closer look at the Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY) and Monash College Diploma (MCD) programmes, academic offerings, campus culture, and learning environment. The event was organised at UCBD premises in the capital’s Gulshan area on 5 May 2025, to […]