DHAKA, May 17, 2025 (BSS) – A team of nine students from Glenrich International School, Uttara has secured first place in the prestigious NSS Gerard K. O’Neill Space Settlement Contest, under the Large Group (Grade 9) category, for their groundbreaking project “Chirayatasroy” (Eternal Shelter). This marks the third consecutive year that Glenrich Uttara has claimed […]

With a career spanning over 27 years in education, Dr. Amlan K Saha has recently joined Glenrich International School, Uttara, as Principal, bringing with him his leadership, expertise and dedication to academic excellence. Dr. Amlan has a track record of transforming top-ranked boarding and day schools, including The Assam Valley School, The Sanskaar Valley School, and […]

Our family was both thrilled and apprehensive when we were informed by my workplace, Gildan, that we needed to move to Bangladesh for our next assignment. My company was expanding its footprint in Asia, and I was assigned to support its operations in Bangladesh. We were not new to the concept of moving to another […]

Universal College Bangladesh (UCBD) hosted the orientation for the latest batch of students joining the Monash College Diploma (MCD) programme. The MCD program provides A Level and HSC students with a direct pathway into the second year of undergraduate degrees at Monash University, one of the world’s top-ranked universities. The orientation began with opening remarks […]

Dhaka Bank PLC and Universal College Bangladesh have signed an agreement to empower students, said a press release. The agreement will provide UCBD graduates with opportunities for placements and internships at Dhaka Bank PLC, helping them gain practical industry experience and enhance their career prospects. Additionally, it will facilitate payment of tuition fees and access […]

In the 21st century, being academically strong is no longer enough. We are living in a time when we need to put as much importance on other qualities. Empathy, cultural sensitivity and awareness are essential attributes for a better and more peaceful world. To excel in this era, learners must be able to empathize with […]

Universal College Bangladesh (UCBD) held the orientation programme for the first students who have enrolled in the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) Cybersecurity degree, and for the second batch of Business & Marketing degree students recently, at its Gulshan campus. UCBD is the exclusive partner of UCLan and the first higher education institution in Bangladesh […]

International School Dhaka (ISD), one of the pioneering International Baccalaureate (IB) schools in Bangladesh, is celebrating its 25th anniversary. On this occasion, Rising Stars sat down with Steve Calland-Scoble, the Director of ISD and an accomplished educator, to talk about the school and its plans going forward. Rising Stars (RS): Could you please share some […]

Universal College Bangladesh (UCB) has penned a partnership with Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) to provide exciting career prospects to UCB students. A MoU has been signed between the two organisations with a vision to bridge the gap between industry and academia for the students, states a press release. Over the recent months, UCB has undertaken […]

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 […]